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19
Mar
Exploring the importance and role of protein (+ the best plant-based food options)!
Protein is one of the three main macronutrients -along with carbohydrates and fats- that the human body needs to function optimally. Like other biological macromolecules, such as polysaccharides and nucleic acids, proteins are essential parts of organisms and participate in virtually every process within cells. Many of them are enzymes that catalyze biochemical reactions and […]
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04
Mar
How does sedentary work affect human health?
The rapid evolution of technology, along with expansive digitalization, has greatly simplified many demanding and time-consuming tasks of everyday life, thus turning many jobs into the so-called “desk jobs”. In the modern labor market, more and more people are spending long hours in front of a computer, doing sedentary work. In addition, the unexpected advent […]
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19
Feb
Sports and children: Α beneficial but also necessary combo!
The time when children ran unrestricted and played carefree in neighborhoods and sandlots is gone. Nowadays, things have changed and there is rarely the time, opportunity, or safety for free play in neighborhoods. In addition, computers, the internet, and electronic devices have shaped new dynamics in the gaming world, as now, children prefer to play […]
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12
Feb
Arnica oil: The natural solution to relieve muscle pain and sore joints (+ DIY recipe)
Arnica montana, also known as wolf’s bane, leopard’s bane, mountain tobacco and mountain arnica, is a European perennial with yellow-orange flowers similar to daisies. It grows mainly in the mountainous regions of Central and Northern Europe, yet it can also be found in Central Asia or North America.
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05
Feb
Melatonin: The hormone of darkness that facilitates sleep!
In vertebrates, melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland, a small endocrine gland. It is produced in darkness, thus usually at night, and gets involved in synchronizing circadian rhythms, including sleep–wake timing and blood pressure regulation. For this reason, it is often referred to as the hormone of darkness. More specifically, the secretion […]
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22
Jan
Good child syndrome: what it is and how to avoid it (tips)!
Parents tend to praise their children kindly every time they mind their manners or demonstrate a success (e.g., when they walk for the first time, try something new, eat all their food, behave, etc.). On the other hand, when it comes to setting restraints and teaching basic social precepts of behavior and politeness, they often […]
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08
Jan
Morning routine habits that will make your day!
There are some people (the so-called “morning people”) who wake up with loads of energy, joy, cheerfulness, and optimism, while others find it difficult to get out of bed, feeling sluggish, non-energetic, and unmotivated. Waking up tired too often may not be a symptom of an underlying sleep habit (poor sleep quality, insomnia) or physical […]
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04
Dec
Easy, money-saving tips to keep our house warm!
The unstable weather conditions during cold and windy winter days make us increasingly crave the warmth and coziness of our personal space. Who does not desire to return to a warm house after a long day at work? For sure, when we talk about warmth, we do not imply spending our wages on heating costs. […]
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20
Nov
What about fasting? Benefits and extra tips!
The Nativity Fast is one of the four Canonical Fasting Seasons in the Church year. This is a joyous fast in anticipation of the Nativity of Christ. During this period, the traditional fasting discipline (no meat or derivatives such as eggs and dairy) is observed, while on certain days, dispensation is given for wine, oil […]
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13
Nov
Sensitive, dry and atopic prone skin: How to treat properly
Skin acts as the human’s body natural shield against adverse environmental influences and, therefore, it is absolutely essential to maintain it always healthy, so that it can unhinderedly perform its natural functions. It hosts the microbiome, a collection of beneficial microorganisms that constitute an integral part of its natural defense against external attacks. Also, it […]
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