Author: Camelia Kirk

exercise with weights Several times a week can help prevent obesityAccording to an interesting study about resistance exercise and body fat recently released. It shows that people who regularly complete exercises of any kind to strengthen muscles They are 20% to 30% less likely to become obese than those who don’t, whether or not they do aerobic exercise. Research shows that weight training can be more important for managing body weight than many expect, and a little exercise now can make us lighter later. happening obesity we United State It is increasing: About 40% of adults now meet the basic…

Today (5), Economy Minister Paulo Guedes affirmed his support for the measures taken by the federal government to achieve the internationally approved sustainable development goals. He was visited by the President of the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP-26) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC), Alok Sharma, and the UK Ambassador to Brazil, Peter Wilson. During the conversation, the Minister highlighted the high participation of sustainable energy in the Brazilian energy matrix, and said that the Ministry of Economy continues to support the government’s actions to fulfill the commitments made with the United Nations and other…

After best known for leading a team that sequenced the genome of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in just 48 hours in Brazil – a record time compared to other countries – Bahia biomedical scientist Dr. Jacqueline Goose is now a Barbie doll. To honor the great mark in the career of a scientist who broke down barriers, tackled many challenges and is now an inspiration to future generations, Barbie presents Jacqueline with a one-of-a-kind doll made of her own. This initiative is part of the “Women’s Inspiration” (Kiddleh in English) line.Doctor of Human and Experimental Pathology at UFBA (Federal University of…

a Hyundai Brazil It continues to show the new generation of dropper Crete 2022, a model that will be the brand’s next launch in the country. This time, the manufacturer has released a video that reveals the front of the compact SUV, which according to the automaker will be exclusive to Brazil, as well as a sunroof – which will be much larger in the new model. In the video released by Hyundai today, the front of the compact SUV was revealed in more detail, which will have a hexagonal grille (as in the Russian version), as well as a…

The University of the South Pacific School of Medicine’s Department of Psychiatry has canceled an online meeting on Thursday (5), between 10:30 and 12:00, that will discuss the impeachment of a chief for mental disorders. The decision sparked a revolt from students and doctors in the department who interpreted the act as censorship. The department head denies this. Three USP psychiatrists will participate in the event: Lais Pereira Silva, speaker, and debaters Gustavo Bonini Castellana and Daniel Martins Barros. Silva will present a historical review on the topic of mental health for presidents. The three were not informed of the…

Today, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that his country will start providing the third dose of vaccines against Covid-19 to the elderly and frail next September.In a video posted on social media, the agent hinted that each person would receive an extra dose, “but not immediately.” Currently, France is already recommending another injection for immunocompromised patients, which are people with weakened or compromised immune systems. According to data from the Our World in Data portal, about 64% of the French population has been immunized, with 48.6% having already completed the course of vaccination and 15.3% starting doses.The French decision follows…

Sao Paulo – Braskem (BRKM5) Net income was R$7.424 billion in the second quarter of 2021, reflecting a loss of R$2.5 billion shown in the previous year. Compared to the first quarter, the profit was three times higher.The earnings development reflects a combination of better prices for its chemical products and the effect of the riyal’s appreciation against the dollar.Braskem justified the finding by citing better international spreads for thermoplastic resins in Brazil, the United States, Europe and Mexico, as well as higher sales volumes, as global economic activity gradually recovers from the economic crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.Meanwhile,…

Comedian Diogo Devante, of the YouTube channel of the same name, posted a video, Wednesday (4), of receiving the vaccine against Covid-19 and shouting “Fora SUS”. The joke became one of the most talked about topics on the web on Wednesday. Despite what was “wrong” at the demonstration, with people chanting “Out of Bolsonaro,” what caught the eye in the video was the reaction of the nurse who gave the dose. Netizens immediately commented that the woman seemed to be shooting the particular comedian, at least until she realized it was all a joke. In the post on Twitter, Defante…

Amazon.com announced this Wednesday (04) Prime Service subscribers in Brazil have the option to deliver products in one working day. A company executive said the service is available in more than 50 cities across the country. The announcement comes amid fierce competition, with competitors such as Mercado Livre, Magazine Luiza and Americanas investing heavily to increase delivery speed and win customers. a InitiativeIt is already available for Prime subscribers in the US, Canadian and UK markets. It arrives two years after the launch of Prime in Brazil. Previously, Prime users in Brazil had access to free two-day shipping with the…

Researchers at the University of Oxford, UK, have devised a new formula to predict the ability of children and young adults to develop skills in the exact sciences. For this purpose, the group of scientists counts the number of neurotransmitters for each individual, according to a study published in the scientific journal PLOS Biology. It should be noted that neurotransmitters are essential chemicals for the functioning of the brain, as they are responsible for transmitting messages between neurons and other types of cells. In the case of the British research, two specific neurotransmitters were analyzed: glutamate and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA).…