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Definition of awareness

Awareness is a word that is used in different areas. In general terms, according to the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) in the dictionary of the Spanish language, this word serves to refer to the act and consequence of becoming sensitive or causing someone to become sensitive. In the field of biology, meanwhile, it alludes […]

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Definition of nanoparticle

Nanoparticle is the name given to each particle whose dimensions are less than one hundred nanometers. This microscopic resource is of scientific interest given the enormous and diverse field of application that these very valuable small particles have, for example, in the field of medicine. Although they enjoy great notoriety today […]

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Definition of nuclear medicine

Nuclear medicine is a medical specialization that uses radiopharmaceuticals to make diagnoses and carry out treatments. It allows us to detect diseases in their initial stages, apply a therapy aimed at specific cells and control how the body responds to the intervention in question, for example. By introducing a radiopharmaceutical into the body, it is possible […]

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Definition of tai chi

Tai chi is an expression that brings together two words from the Chinese language: tài, which according to the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) is interpreted in Spanish as 'extreme', and jí, understood in Spanish as 'limit'. The theoretical definition presents tai chi (a word that is usually written separately and sometimes all […]

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Definition of strength training

Strength training is a type of physical exercise that focuses on increasing muscle capacity to generate force. This is achieved through exercises that involve resistance, such as lifting weights, using gym machines or your own body weight. The main objective is to strengthen muscles, improve endurance and […]

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Definition of support groups

A support group is a gathering of people who share similar experiences, problems or conditions and meet regularly to offer each other understanding, encouragement and advice. These groups are typically led by a facilitator or moderator and provide safe spaces where participants can share their feelings, learn from others' experiences, and […]

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Definition of workplace well-being

Occupational well-being is a state or reality that every person should achieve throughout their years of work. It is achieved through the fulfillment of multiple issues that cause general satisfaction reflected in emotions, sensations, behaviors and favorable evaluations. To make workplace well-being possible, each employee is […]

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Definition of environmental monitoring

Environmental monitoring is a practice that is implemented in a specific place for a certain time in order to evaluate and monitor the state and conditions that the environment presents at that moment. Just as today there are methods that facilitate this task and technological advances that greatly benefit it, […]

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Definition of processed foods

Processed foods are those edibles that have been subjected to transformations, treatments or processes that altered their original essence without leaving them unrecognizable. Processing generally serves to delay or slow down natural degradation and thus extend the shelf life of food, as well as to highlight, accentuate or change some quality. All […]

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Definition of reproductive rights

Reproductive rights are a set of human rights related to the ability of people to make free and responsible decisions about their reproduction. These include the right to reproductive health information and services, the freedom to decide on the number and spacing of children, and protection against […]

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