Obesity

Why do we age? We age because the macromolecules of which we are composed (proteins, lipids and nucleic acids) are gradually damaged. Because of this molecular alteration, certain essential biochemical reactions will be modified, compromising the normal functioning of...

How can age-related diseases be better prevented? How can we optimize the treatment with several drugs in old age to avoid interactions? The answer is in our DNA and in our genes. As a result of international collaboration over more than 10 years, the 3 billion...

WHAT IS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY? Physical activity is defined as any movement produced by the skeletal muscles, responsible for a significant increase in energy expenditure. It is therefore not limited to only sports activities and also includes leisure activities...

Some of the most common health problems are overweight and obesity. Overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive accumulation of body fat which can be harmful to health. Its prevention is a public health problem in all developed countries but also in...