Being happy increases self-esteem, strengthens the immune system, combats aging and even lessens stress. Happiness is linked to a hormone called endorphin that is produced by the pituitary and spreads throughout the body through the blood and so endorphin is known as happiness hormone. There are several ways to release endorphins into the bloodstream, increasing your chances of feeling happy

Fimosis is the inability to expose the glans, terminal part of the penis, because the skin that covers it does not have sufficient opening. This condition is common in infants and tends to disappear, in most cases up to 1 year of age, to a lesser extent up to 5 years or only at puberty, without the need for specific treatment, however, when the skin does not give over time, it may be necessary to use a specific ointment or have surgery

Menstrual bleeding is one that occurs outside of the menstrual cycle, or when there is abundant menstruation for more than 7 days. It can have several causes and is one of the most frequent complaints in gynecological offices. Excessive menstrual bleeding, scientifically called menorrhagia, can be dangerous because it causes a marked decrease in iron and anemia, reducing the amount of oxygen in the body

Alendronate sodium is a medication used to treat osteoporosis after menopause, helping to avoid the risk of fractures of the spine and hip vertebrae. This medicine can be bought in pharmacies under the name Fosamax, Bonalen, Endronax, Osteoform or Osteoral as tablets. Indications of Alendronate This medicine is recommended for the treatment of osteoporosis, which is a decrease in bone density that increases the chance of fractures after menopause

The best test to identify breast cancer in the initial phase is mammography, which consists of an X-ray that allows you to see if there are lesions in the breast before the woman even has any symptoms of cancer, such as breast pain or fluid release through the nipple. See the 12 signs that may indicate breast cancer

The fecal occult blood test, also known as occult blood test, is a test that evaluates the presence of small amounts of blood in the stool that may not be visible to the naked eye and therefore serves to detect the presence of small bleeding in the digestive tract that may indicate ulcers, colitis, or even colon cancer

Elysium is a laboratory that is developing a pill that can help combat the body's natural aging. This pill is a nutritional supplement, known as Basis, which contains Nicotinamide Riboside, a substance that has already been able to make laboratory mice healthier. Tests on humans are still being conducted to confirm the true effects of this supplement in the body, however, pills can already be purchased in the United States, where they have already been approved by the FDA

Mesna is an antineoplastic medicine used to prevent and treat the toxic effects of medicines used to treat various types of cancer, such as Ifosfamide or Cyclophosphamide, for example. Mesna can not be purchased in conventional pharmacies because it can only be used under the supervision of healthcare professionals in hospitals

Sitting is one of the best ways to rest and relax, however, many people spend a large part of the day in this position, especially during work hours or at home watching TV. The human body is designed to move around frequently and therefore spending more than 6 hours a day sitting can be detrimental to your health over time

Clofibrate is a medicine used in cases of high cholesterol and triglycerides, which should be taken during meals to help regulate the levels of VLDL, LDL and triglycerides in the blood. This medicine can be bought in conventional pharmacies in the form of tablets, but only with the presentation of a prescription

After a sexual intercourse without a condom, you should take a pregnancy test and go to the doctor to see if you have been infected with any sexually transmitted disease such as gonorrhea, syphilis or HIV. These precautions are also important when the condom is punctured, it has been misplaced, when it was not possible to maintain the condom during all intimate contact and also in case of interrupted intercourse because in these situations there is also the risk of pregnancy and transmission of diseases

The diet for the weekend is a low calorie diet that can only be done for 2 days. In two days you can not compensate for the mistakes made in a week, but at the end of the week, there is usually more peace of mind and, therefore, it is easier to control hunger attacks that can be caused by anxiety and, moreover, if you have more free time to do some physical activity