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Each stimulus whose intensity and / or duration is greater than the one to which we are accustomed represents a stress. This leads to a response of the entire body in general and of the parts involved in particular. The overall resulting effects are defined as supercompensation. The body, placed in a crisis by certain requests, adjusts developing tissues and systems, to take precautions in... read

The botulinum toxin is a neurotoxic protein used for some time in ophthalmology for the treatment of strabismus and blepharospasm, and in neurology for the treatment of hiperhydrosis. The type A botulinum toxin, whose use is permitted in Italy for cosmetic applications is called Vistabex ®. The action of botulinum toxin takes place by blocking the release of a neurotransmitter that nerve fibers... read

There is a vague sense of frustration that you punctually feel when you resume practicing physical activity after a prolonged interruption. This feeling is proportioned to the efforts before the holidays and the duration thereof. As we all know, the body seems to relatively quickly forget what it learned with training. At the time of resumption the same commitments require more effort, not only... read

THE HUMAN BEING IS A CULTURAL ANIMAL Suffice it to say that our genetic heritage is equal to that of chimpanzees for more than 98%. Culture, defined as the ability to accumulate information, has certainly been a huge evolutionary advantage. Our brain is designed to learn, more so than that of other animals. In particular, it seems that the expansion of the cerebral cortex has been the cause... read

Physical activity in patients with diabetes mellitus type 1 and type 2 is an important item in the treatment of both diseases. Diabetic patients should engage in regular physical activity, mostly aerobic. Physical activity should be practiced for at least 3-4 times a week, and for at least 30 to 40 minutes at a time, because it has been shown that the benefit of a single training session lasts... read

A brief general introduction to the functioning of our muscles is necessary before talking about training and nutrition. How can we train to change and improve our bodies, if we do not know the names of major muscles and their function? How do we get the best results not knowing the types of movements that allow us to build our muscles? So, how do we choose the right exercises? We believe... read