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9Feb, 2018
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BREAST CANCER – INHERITATED RISKS?

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A new research shows that exposure to a high-fat diet can increase the risk of breast cancer across generations. These findings may consolidate understanding of breast cancer factors and help to improve prevention. Breast cancer is the most widespread type of cancer among women in the world. The known causes of lifestyle-related breast cancer have so far included alcohol consumption, lack of physical exercise, obesity, choice of contraceptives, hormone therapy, and breast-feeding. The new research may add an imbalanced diet during pregnancy to this list, suggesting that eating foods that are […]
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8Feb, 2018
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DIET, THE IMMUNE SYSTEM AND OBESITY

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Consuming a balanced diet and eating the recommended amounts of nutrients will help maintain normal immune function. Vitamins A, C, and D, and minerals — including zinc — play a role in the functioning of the immune system. If you eat a balanced diet, you will have no need to take supplements of these vitamins and minerals and taking extra will not particularly help your immune system. Populations that are malnourished are known to be more susceptible to infection, and there is some evidence that deficiencies in certain micronutrients alter […]
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8Feb, 2018
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FIND YOUR KEY

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: A good nutrition is one of the keys for a healthy living. Sometimes you just have to follow a well-balanced diet so that many of your health problems may disappear. Eat foods that contain vitamins and minerals. These include fruits, vegetables, dairy products and a clean source of protein. Always avoid, whenever it’s possible, fats, sodas and refined sugar…
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7Feb, 2018
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TROUBLE LOSING WEIGHT?

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Some people find it harder to lose weight than others, but why is this? A new study has identified a molecule in fat cells that could also be responsible for it. Researchers found that the fat cells of people who are obese show higher expression of a molecule called lysyl oxidase (LOX). LOX is associated with fibrosis, or “scarring,” of fat tissue, which, as previous research has shown, can hamper weight loss efforts. It is thought that half of the Portuguese people are obese, or risk to become obese, which […]
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7Feb, 2018
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A DAY TO DETOXIFY!

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Breakfast: Early in the morning put in a blender an apple, half a dozen of spinach leaves, a teaspoon of lemon juice, spread all over with a glass of water, beat until it gets liquid and drink it, you may add a spoon of honey to make it sweater. Lunch: For lunch prepare a pumpkin cream (with courgette, onion and pumpkin). At dinner you can eat this cream again, or any other, as long as it is light. Breaks in […]
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6Feb, 2018
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TRAINING AT YOUR PLACE? YES!

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: 6 To do your physical exercise, a spacious room surrounded by mirrors is not necessary… You just need 5 sq. m. of clearance, enough for exercising with your body weight, jumping, dancing, doing push-ups, planks, squats. To have your practice varied and thrilling, consider investing in some basic equipment, such as elastic-resistance training, a horizontal bench, a non-slip exercise mat, a jumping rope or even some dumbbells. What’s important is that you keep moving at least 20 minutes, every day!
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