Salt and the immune system

A study a few months ago by researchers at the University of Bonn found that a diet high in salt is not only detrimental to blood pressure, but also to the immune system.

It has been found, first in laboratory guinea pigs and later also in human volunteers, that too much salt reduces the immune system’s ability to defend itself against bacterial infections, which can occur more severely.

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More than a third of the world’s population is made to stay at home or limit their movements. The worldwide count of COVID-19 cases today totals more than 483,000, with

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Mask, so many problems…

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The benefits of retinoids against time

Retinoids are used to limit the effects of skin aging, in psoriasis and other dermatological conditions. They stimulate the production of collagen, the protein that keeps skin elastic. Here’s what

How to best manage diabetes

Healthy and balanced diet , low in simple sugars and with caloric intake compatible with the weight to be maintained or reduced; regular physical activity, without excess; proper daily intake

Medication and itching

Itching caused by taking medication can be intense and persistent as long as the person continues to take the medication responsible for it. It is advisable, if itching occurs after

Wrinkles: why they appear and how to prevent them

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Alcohol: when does pleasure become a problem?

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Lack of exercise and memory loss

It is now well established how and how much exercise can affect disorders and diseases, reducing symptoms and containing damage. Physical exercise can keep the body fit and preserve the

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