Wellbeing

How to stay properly hydrated during hot days?

The hot days are approaching, so hydrating properly will become the most effective weapon to combat high temperatures and their impacts on the body. During these days, the heat can cause an increase in sweating, which can lead to...

Is it healthy to consume seawater?

The sea water has a unique composition of minerals and its consumption has gained interest as an alternative option to improve health and people's well-being. Here we analyze the benefits and contributions that controlled consumption of sea water can offer...

Activities to do outdoors and connect with nature

Outdoor activities are one of the fundamental pillars for leading a healthy lifestyle, along with good rest and balanced nutrition. However, exercising can sometimes become a difficult task if it's not a habit. To prevent this, outdoor activities, such as...

Goodbye, mosquitoes: the most effective ecological methods to repel them

The high temperatures are arriving, and with them, mosquitoes, these small and annoying insects that, despite their size, can transmit serious diseases, such as dengue. This is where different ways of repelling them come into play, highlighting ecological methods...

What can we do to prevent dengue fever?

The most effective measure to prevent and break the transmission cycle of dengue and other diseases transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito is the elimination or neutralization of breeding sites, that is, of all containers or objects that can...

Five alternatives to replace traditional plastic bags

Traditional plastic bags for shopping have been questioned and replaced in recent years. However, plastic, as a material, remains the biggest pollutant in the oceans and only a small percentage is successfully recycled. Therefore, the habitat of many species and...

Urban Nature Reserves: Why They Hold Central Importance

Urban natural reserves function as oases in the middle of large cities. They are also spaces for the conservation of native species, migratory corridors, and optimal places to engage in activities related to nature. A common example is birdwatching. They...

They reused more than 16 tons of plastic: the commitment to circular economy by this health giant

To continue betting on the circular economy, a leading global health and wellness company managed to reuse more than 16 tons of plastic for packaging manufacturing. This was carried out in several Latin American countries: Colombia, Mexico, Argentina, and Brazil....

Reducing stress by contemplating the trees in the park, not just in the forest

Komorebi is the Japanese practice of observing the sunlight filtering through the leaves of the trees. This simple act allows us to perceive the harmony, rhythm, and beauty of nature, providing ideal moments to reduce daily stress. It is not...

INTA produces a variety of oats suitable for celiacs

Oats, a cereal known for its emollient and antioxidant properties, is ideal for the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. After more than 15 years of research, the plant breeding team at the Integrated Experimental Farm of Barrow (MDA-INTA) developed oats...

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Interesting facts about the pill bug, the terrestrial crustacean with a vital role in your garden

It is common to find woodlice in the garden, under stones, and in wooded areas, as they prefer humid...