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When the first seasonal ailments appear, or whenever we feel weak and lacking in energy, it is always a good idea to top up on vitamin C. It is well known that vitamin C, ascorbic acid, offers many benefits for the body. Among these, research in recent years has shown that vitamin C also has […]

Maths, history, chemistry, literature or geography… Whatever the subject, sometimes the brain just doesn’t seem to want to concentrate, and the mind wanders in search of distractions. So here’s a short guide for improving concentration when studying, whenever exams and homework have to be tackled! Factors that help to concentrate when studying A lack of […]

Tiredness is not only a symptom of physical fatigue but can also affect the mind. In some periods, when commitments, tension and stress come hand in hand, we may receive some signals, such as difficulty in concentrating, drowsiness, memory loss. Let’s see how to take care of the brain not only during periods of mental […]

Both physical and mental tiredness and fatigue are an alarm bell, calling on the body to stop and recover energy. The best thing to do would be to allow the body and mind to rest, without excessive stress and commitments. Unfortunately, this is not always possible in the short term: so we would like to […]

Vitamins are essential nutrients for the human body, and play a fundamental role in regulating many chemical reactions that are indispensable for life. In particular, vitamins are the vehicle for supplying energy to the body, also ensuring cell renewal. With the only exception of vitamin D, vitamins are not synthesised by the body but must […]

What is the immune system? This brief overview offers better understanding of how it works and, consequently, how to take care of it. The immune system has three main functions: To protect the body from pathogenic agents, so viruses and other external agents that are responsible for diseases. To eliminate dead or damaged cells and […]

Every year when the first cold spells appear, parents, grandparents and teachers get ready to tackle a relentless wave of flu in children, causing fever, colds, coughs, bone pain and gastrointestinal problems. Even once they have recovered, children in any case continue to feel tired, and often have flu-like after-effects. Rest is fundamental for ensuring […]

Children’s growth follows some precise and well-defined steps, even though everyone has their own physiological rhythm. It is completely normal, and should not cause (too much) worry if a child begins to make their first sounds before another, if their progress in movements is not immediate or if their appetite is not really what you […]

Physical activity plays a fundamental role in a healthy lifestyle, and the same goes for subsequent physical recovery. But who has never had painful muscles and a general feeling of numbness after intensive sports training? After particularly intensive training, it is normal to have numb, tired muscles: this is the way the body tells us […]