José Antonio Rodríguez Piedrabuena: Taking care of the intestinal flora after the excesses of the festive season
In our gut lives a collection of bacteria, fungi, archaic bacteria, viruses and yeasts. It is the gut microbiota, which regulates responses to stress, the immune system, mood and anxiety, satiety and food reward, neurodevelopmental, social and cognitive behaviours. Differences in [...]
José Antonio Rodríguez Piedrabuena -- Sugars and fats threaten our gut flora at Christmas
At this time of year of celebrations, toasts and copious meals, we should not forget the importance of the intestinal flora for the overall health of our organism. Even for emotional well-being, memory or the immune system, the state of the microbiota is key, which is why it is advisable to take care of it at Christmas too. [...]
Ángela Jordana -- Keys to a very "special" Christmas
By now, no one doubts that the coming Christmas season is going to be very “special”. Meetings with a reduced number of people, distance, masks, curfew... If these festivities already generate a certain amount of stress, due to the accumulation of events, things to do... this year it is aggravated by the pandemic. These [...]