What to Do to Limit Ear Discomfort in Children When Flying
09/08/2022
We talk about it with our pediatrician Dr. Michele Arigliani When can a child take their first flight? Will their ears hurt? What if they cry? These are common concerns among new parents when planning a vacation that involves flying. Can a young baby fly? Yes. Even very young infants—even just a few months old—can […]
Thyroid and Pregnancy: What Are the Risks of an Undiagnosed Thyroid Problem During Pregnancy?
02/08/2022
Can people with thyroid problems have children? Absolutely yes. Having a thyroid disorder does not mean you can’t become pregnant.Thyroid conditions should be identified early and, when necessary, treated appropriately. With proper management, there is no obstacle to normal fertility or a healthy pregnancy. I have a low TSH level in the first trimester. Do […]
Summer Diet: 10 Tips from the Nutritionist for a Healthy Diet
26/07/2022
1) How should we behave with food during vacation time? There shouldn’t really be a difference between winter and summer when it comes to healthy eating habits.That said, the arrival of summer and vacations can be a great motivation to start taking care of your diet and health.Begin by following a balanced and personalized diet […]
What is Labiaplasty?
28/06/2022
Labiaplasty is a surgical procedure to reshape the external female genitalia, aimed at restoring a natural appearance and size to the labia minora and/or labia majora. When the labia minora are excessively large or have an irregular shape, a reduction procedure can be performed. This reductive labiaplasty is often combined with procedures that increase volume […]
Bilingualism: Facts and Myths
04/05/2022
What do we mean by bilingualism? Bilingualism is the ability to understand and/or use two or more languages.The term therefore also includes multilingualism, referring to the knowledge and/or use of several different languages. A bilingual individual does not necessarily have equal fluency in both languages. Moreover, bilingual people are able to use one language over […]
Back Pain: Acute vs Chronic
23/03/2022
Prevalence Low back pain is the leading cause of disability in the UK, with estimates showing that 8 out of 10 adults will experience at least one episode during their lifetime. We spoke with our physiotherapist, Pietro Mazzariello, who shared key insights on this common issue. “While most cases resolve within a few weeks,” says […]
Physical Activity During Pregnancy
04/03/2022
By our midwife Katia Ciccarella Too often, expectant mothers still believe that pregnancy necessarily means limiting—or even stopping—physical activity. Unless prescribed for specific medical reasons, absolute rest during pregnancy can lead to excessive weight gain, reduced awareness of bodily changes, physical discomfort (such as back pain, swelling in the legs and ankles), and even emotional […]
ABOUT COVID: FROM EMERGENCY TO COEXISTENCE
24/02/2022
By Dr. Elisa Gatti and Dr. Cristina Vismara Two years after the onset of the pandemic, in a time when society is being encouraged—legislatively and culturally—to return to “normal,” it can be useful to reflect from a psychological and emotional perspective. We started from a state of heightened alert and activation, marked by destabilizing emotions […]
Colorectal Cancer: Diagnosis and Treatment
17/02/2022
Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that forms in the tissues of the colon (the longest part of the large intestine) or the rectum (the portion of the intestine closest to the anus). Like all cancers, colorectal cancer results from the uncontrolled growth of cells, in this case the epithelial cells of the mucosa […]
How to Strengthen Our Immune System During the Colder Months
10/02/2022
Having an efficient immune system is essential to protect us from illness and infection. This is always true, but especially so during a public health emergency like the one caused by COVID-19. What can we do to improve our immune defenses? The immune system’s activity is strongly influenced by our diet. To function properly, it […]