Interpreting deficiencies correctly and preventing them with food – naturopathy & naturopathic treatment specialist portal

Vitamin D deficiency can lead to health problems Vitamin D is vital for our organism. However, the vitamin is largely obtained from sunlight. Especially in winter, the sunshine is not enough to cover our daily needs. Foods with vitamin D can help prevent deficiency. Vitamin D deficiency is particularly common in older people. Health experts … Read more

Vigil in Valpaços against abuse of elderly people in homes

Eduardo Pinto Yesterday at 10:25 pm– Just over 100 people gathered this Thursday evening in the public garden of Valpaços, in a vigil against abuse of elderly people living in nursing homes. The meeting was organized by Jorge Araújo, the nurse who recently denounced the existence of mistreatment at Lar de São José, in that … Read more

Human “textiles” to repair blood vessels

What if it was possible to replace the damaged blood vessels of patients with brand new vessels produced in the laboratory? This is the gamble launched by Inserm researcher Nicolas L’Heureux, whose work focuses on the human extracellular matrix, the structural support of human tissue, which is found around practically all cells of the body. … Read more

Automatic butt-washer for carefree old age: The Hague wants to use more care technology

Since 2016, more than a hundred people have participated in the study. In their flat in the Escamp neighborhood of The Hague they were placed with about sixty gadgets that would make life easier. Under the name of iZi Healthy Long Home every user was followed for a year and supported with technical questions. The … Read more

The Latino community of the elderly, a victim of depression

Study reveals that the lack of information that clarifies their reality; poor access to health, lack of doctors who speak Spanish and cultural issues intensify the problem Since her daughter Clara died, Mrs. Gladys participates little in family celebrations, she is constantly sick and her appearance seems very fragile. She says that everything is fine, … Read more