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28-09-2026Memory and the Brain: 7 Factors Worth Paying Attention To
Memory is not a single, isolated brain function, but the result of a complex network involving neurons and synapses, cerebral blood flow, metabolism, sleep, hormones, and the availability of essential nutrients. In everyday life, it is common to go through periods when we find...
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25-09-2026What Is Dysbiosis and When Does It Have Clinical Significance?
The human body hosts complex communities of microorganisms, including mainly bacteria, as well as fungi, viruses, and other microorganisms. The collection of these microorganisms in a specific area of the body is known as the microbiome. The gut microbiome is of particular...
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23-09-2026Phytoestrogens and Foods That Support the Menstrual Cycle - Mini Prevention Guide
The menstrual cycle is a sensitive indicator of a woman’s hormonal and overall health. The fluctuations in estrogen and progesterone levels that naturally occur throughout the cycle affect not only menstruation and ovulation, but also energy levels, mood, appetite, sleep, and...
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02-09-2026Genetic Predisposition: How Much Do Our Genes Determine Our Health?
Our genes form the biological foundation upon which the human body develops and functions. They influence immediately visible characteristics, such as eye color, as well as much more complex functions, including metabolism, immune response, blood pressure regulation, and...
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01-09-2026Sexually Transmitted Infections: What Are They and When Should You Get Tested?
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs), or more accurately Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), are infections transmitted primarily through sexual contact. They can be caused by bacteria, viruses, and parasites and can be transmitted through vaginal, anal, or oral sex. Some...
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26-08-2026Gut Microbiome and Body Weight Management
Body weight management is often presented as a simple balance between the calories we consume and the energy we expend. In reality, however, body weight is influenced by a complex network of factors, including diet, physical activity, genetic predisposition, hormones, sleep,...
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25-08-2026Functional Medicine Today: Science, Evolution, and Clinical Practice
Medicine is constantly evolving. New technologies, advanced laboratory analyses, and the continuous progress of Systems Biology have transformed the way we approach human health. Today, understanding disease is no longer limited to identifying a single affected organ or an...
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06-08-2026Summer Fruits and Blood Sugar: Myths, Facts and the Role of the Glycemic Index
Summer brings a wide variety of fresh, refreshing, and highly nutritious fruits. Watermelon, melon, peaches, nectarines, cherries, apricots, grapes, and figs are all integral components of the Mediterranean diet, providing valuable nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, dietary...