Aging is the only known process to live a long time. It is a dynamic, continuous, irreversible and universal process, therefore, we must be aware that old age is not a disease and that not all older adults are equal or all age in the same way. Lifestyle, food and environmental factors play a major
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Older adults, as well as children, pregnant women and the chronically ill, are very vulnerable to Foodborne Diseases, this is basically the product of a weak Defenses System. It is also said that older adults are more defenseless against this type of diseases, because the amount of stomach acid decreases with the passage of time
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We constantly hear the words “Quality of Life”, and relate it to well-being. Quality of life includes the subjective dimension (as each person perceives their well-being, personal satisfaction) and objective dimension (general state of health) and its components include physical health, psychological state, level of independence and relationships social. To address this issue, I would
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Aging can be understood as a series of morphological, psychological, biochemical and functional modifications that cause the passage of time in living beings. It is a universal process that reaches all individuals without exception. There are changes during aging that can be taken as losses. Significant loss of physical, sensory or psychomotor capacity as well
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Mientras que para algunos la tercera edad puede significar el momento ideal para dedicarse a uno mismo, para abocarse a las tareas que habían sido postergadas en otra etapa de la vida y aprovechar el tiempo libre para descansar, para otros no resulta tan sencillo encontrarle el lado positivo. Y viven con pesar el proceso
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El término estreñimiento se refiere a la dificultad, o tensión, en la defecación y movimientos infrecuentes del intestino durante un largo periodo de tiempo. Los síntomas asociados con el estreñimiento incluyen deposición dura/seca, hinchazón y dolor abdominal. Las definiciones de la función normal del intestino varían, pero se ha sugerido como patrón normal una frecuencia
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Aging is a natural and progressive process that presents individual severity and speed, which are modulated by other coexisting diseases. Therefore, it is expected that the oral cavity (lips, gums and bone) will also experience this process. What does oral health mean? According to the World Health Organization, oral health is a key indicator of
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Knowing how to differentiate Gluten sensitivity from celiac disease allows the doctor to choose the appropriate treatment with saving resources and improving the quality of life of the patient. Gluten can produce three types of diseases, which we describe below: Celiac disease (CD) is a genetic, autoimmune disorder that occurs as a reaction to the
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After age 65, when the adult reaches the third age, special attention should be paid to the largest organ of the body: the skin; with the aim of preventing and attacking any type of affectation in time. When aging, this organ becomes thinner and has a significant loss in the number of sebaceous glands, therefore,
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The increase in the population of the third age is a reality. Faced with this situation, organizations, and society in general, are looking for a way for this group to enjoy the ideal conditions to live satisfactorily. But, in addition, it is also necessary to understand that having an active and happy third age is
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