Regular sleep-wake routines, meals, and physical exercise program our biological clock to begin predicting when these behaviors will occur each day and to release the related hormones accordingly.
Rocío López Fonseca has worked in the media since the year 2000. Most of these 20 years were in Notisistema, Radio Metrópoli and Radio Vital.
Her specialisation in the area of health began in 2004 and in 2009 she was part of the second generation of the Diploma in Public Health Journalism organised by the University Center of Health Sciences of the UdG.
She is a producer, editor, reporter, and host of various information spaces, and specialised programs on health issues. She currently collaborates with the Channel of the University of Guadalajara as a reporter specialising in health issues.
In addition to media collaborations, she hosts a podcast called “Pregúntale a Rox” (Ask Rox) to approach health and wellness issues for social media.
She has several journalistic recognitions, among which the 2022 Grünenthal Prize stands out, related to the dissemination of information about chronic pain.
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Floods occur as a result of intense rainfall in different regions of the country. Some develop over several days, while others can be violent and unstoppable in just a few minutes.
Known for its amber sand, crystal-clear emerald waters, and gentle to moderate waves, this beach is a gem.
Huitlacoche grows on all corn crops around the world, but it is only eaten in Mexico. It has been consumed since pre-Hispanic times by indigenous cultures, who valued it for its flavor, medicinal properties, and ritual significance.
In gardening and agriculture, the plant is grown as an ornamental plant and is also used in agriculture to control pests.
It's important to note that the uses of coconut oil require further research and results may vary from person to person, so it's recommended to consult your doctor before including it in your diet.
The findings could improve the diagnosis of genetic diseases during pregnancy and expand treatment options available for babies and their families.
Chamomile tea is a comforting and healthy drink that offers a wide range of benefits. Its ability to promote relaxation, relieve digestive discomfort and reduce inflammation makes it a valuable natural remedy.
It's common to want to share our food with our pets, but it's important to remember that their dietary needs are different from ours. Some foods that are harmless to humans can be harmful and even deadly to dogs and cats.
Drinking this infusion before bed helps purify the liver and optimise intestinal function for the next day. It can help relieve the tensions of the day, stress-related headaches, and other discomforts.
Chia is considered the food of the future. In addition, it is rich in minerals such as calcium, iron, potassium and magnesium, nutrients that help maintain healthy bones, preventing and/or controlling osteoporosis and anemia.
Without a doubt, 2024 was a productive year with many scientific advances and achievements. Progress was made in improving diagnosis, safer and more effective drugs were developed, and we learned, for example, how cancer reappears, among many other advances.
Regular consumption of peanuts can help prevent the formation of small blood clots and also helps reduce LDL cholesterol.
This wonderful fruit is guava, which also supports heart health by helping reduce cholesterol and blood pressure. With its collagen content, it promotes skin health.
It is estimated that in the world there are more than 422 million people who suffer from diabetes mellitus, according to the WHO and Mexico is among the Latin American countries with the highest costs related to this disease.
If you notice significant changes in your mood and behaviour as the seasons change, you may have seasonal affective disorder. The depression associated with this condition is related to fewer hours of daylight, not the calendar.
Its aim is to raise awareness of the problems related to hunger and to raise awareness among all peoples of the world in order to strengthen solidarity against malnutrition and related problems.
Papaya is a tropical fruit belonging to the Caricaceae family and its seeds are full of beneficial substances for health, from caring for the kidney and liver, to helping to lose weight and killing intestinal parasites.
Playing chess regularly generates many benefits for brain health, such as improving memory, greater concentration and less risk of developing degenerative diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. It also provokes patience, discipline and mental agility in its players.
In the last 25 years, the incidence of this skin cancer has increased in the world; it is estimated that melanoma represents 4 percent of malignant skin tumors.