Make your child play movement games, preferably outdoors, limiting the sofa and video games to the maximum. Do not accompany him everywhere: let him go on foot, whenever possible. Check that he is sitting well and not slouched in front of the TV or PC; better the computer placed at eye level, rather than tablet or smartphone, which force you to stay with the neck bent.
Well-being is a state that involves all aspects of the human being
According to the data of the British Chiropractic Association, i backache among adolescents, previously very rare, in recent years they have doubled and the main cause is sedentary lifestyle, far more guilty than the dreaded backpacks.
Here's how to avoid back problems for children, which are on the rise among the very young
To encourage them, let the children choose a sport. If it is dictated by parents, experts say, it will soon be abandoned and your proposal for your child's well-being will turn into discomfort and disappointment. Watch out for any recurring pains and strange postures of the boys: in case of doubts, ask for an evaluation from a physiatrist.
Get the vaccine in a good mood
The immune system's response to the flu shot it is much more powerful if the injection is given when one is in a good mood and in a state of mental well-being. It has been scientifically proven to Nottingham University, in the UK. It is a question of hormones.
Watch out for drug mixes for over 65s
Many problems, even serious ones, can be avoided by paying more attention to drug interaction. This is underlined by a French research by open health according to which the danger is high after the age of 65, when one begins to turn to different specialists. It is good to remember the treatments in progress at each consultation and, if in doubt, talk to the general practitioner.
Studying extends life: new research invites you to train your brain
Excellent news on the front longevity. According to the latest Istat data, life expectancy, which had slowed down since 2013, has started to grow again. It is now 82 for men and 85 for women. There are also constant discoveries concerning the factors capable of making us longer-lived. The latest research comes fromUniversity of Edinburgh, was published on Nature Communications. and processed the genetic information of over 600 people. Confirm the importance of one healthy eating and weight and gives us a new indication: each year of study after school extends the life of a year. Courses, books and anything that keeps the brain in training are fine. Agile neurons not only protect the mind from the ravages of age but also safeguard physical health.
Assess your diabetes risk right away
Il diabetes is a disease on the rise and affects more women than men (Giornatadeldiabete.it). For this the Onlus Diabetes Italy launched a campaign for women: in all participating pharmacies, girls and women can receive free information material and undergo a questionnaire to assess the risk.
Tea: an ally in diets
Black or green, tea helps you lose weight if you follow a sensible diet. A study from the University of California at Los Angeles, published in European Journal of Nutrition, found that the two types of tea, through two mechanisms, stimulate the production of bacteria important to fight obesity and modify the metabolism.
Tumors are also won with fitness
In Milan, the Onlus Health in the Mirror organizes initiatives for women with cancer undergoing treatment at the San Raffaele hospital. To stay together, discuss, have fun, feel good and beautiful, take cooking and make-up courses.
For those who want to move now there is Fit4Health: walk outdoors, every Thursday, with an instructor.
A map against violence
Anti-violence centers are an indispensable aid for women who want to escape from the prison of a dangerous man. How to find them? There Onlus Casa delle Donne of Bologna continuously updates the online map to locate nearby centers.
