Adaptogens: natural vaccines

Adaptogens: natural vaccines

by Roberto Pino PhD in Pharmacology and Toxicology University of Florence What are adaptogens ? Adaptogen comes from the Latin “adaptare” and the Greek word “genes” which means “born of” .The Russian pharmacologist Nicolai Lazarev,...
COVID-19: how to manage stress in children at home

COVID-19: how to manage stress in children at home

Here are some tips indicated by the WHO (World Health Organization) to avoid the anxiety that, in these days of forced quarantine, could arise in children: 1. Children can respond to stress by expressing their emotions differently For example, they may become more...
Anxiety in adults

Anxiety in adults

by Roberto Pino PhD in Pharmacology and Toxicology University of Florence What is anxiety and how does it manifest itself? Ask a handful of people with an anxiety disorder to describe it and they will likely paint different pictures . One is afraid of speaking in...
Memory: how it works

Memory: how it works

What is memory? Memory is about everything you remember, as is your ability to remember. But not all memories are created equally. Some may be kept for a short period of time and then discarded, for example, remembering the date and time of the appointment you just...