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Hand washing is one of the best prevention measures against the coronavirus, but if we are not careful it can have a negative effect on our skin. We tell you how to do it without causing irritation and PH changes.

The use of masks is mandatory when in open spaces, and beaches and pools are no exception. When near the sand or water, we need to be extra careful. By following these tips you can sunbathe without complications.

Masks have become an essential accessory when leaving the house, and using them guarantees health and safety. But in the heat, wearing them can be uncomfortable or annoying. Here are some tips to make wearing them during the summer more bearable.

Summer is here and ushers in a season of relaxation and fun. Eating healthily should also be a part of enjoying the summer months.Here we give you a few tips to help optimize your children’s health without saying no to the occasional treat!

The longer you put off doing the tasks you least like in your day-to-day life, the more you won’t want to do them. To stop this process known as procrastination, here we offer your some strategies.

Sometimes life makes it hard for us. The loss of a loved one, a separation, the loss of a job are hard blows which, if we add to them stress or frustration, can plunge us into a personal crisis. We make some recommendations for surviving times of harsh adversity.

A tireless fighter and pioneer, the head of the medical team that has revolutionized the hopes of thousands of people suffering from spinal injuries, died a few days ago. From here we pay a well-deserved tribute to Dr. Vaquero, head of neurosurgery at the Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro.

The appearance of COVID-19 in our lives has brought to light, once again, the importance of washing hands correctly to prevent infection and eliminate viruses. In a few simple steps we show you how to do it.

The declaration of the expansion of the COVID-19 coronavirus as a pandemic has triggered the concern of citizens around the world. But the data on its mortality rate puts its severity into perspective. In view of the expansion of this coronavirus, one must be well informed, adopt the simple precautionary measures (PDF 395 KB) that we propose and to remain calm.

Who has never dreamed of flying a kite? Play with the wind and feel the freedom of watching your kite sail through the sky. On International Kite Day we recommend you relive those feelings. Build your own kite, share it with your loved ones and fly up and away!

If you have made a list of new year’s resolutions for 2020 and among them are plans to eat a balanced diet, to take care of yourself inside and out, to distance yourself from toxic people and situations in your life and to do regular exercise, we can help you.

The world will be wearing pink this Saturday to raise awareness of the importance of prevention to help combat breast cancer. Celebrate World Breast Cancer Awareness Day.

The campaign S.O.S. Respira is present in Colombia thanks to the collaboration with the Fundación Clínica Shaio, with the aim of preventing choking deaths in this country as well.

Baby bottles, tableware, utensils for ovens and microwaves, food containers, bottles for water, milk and other drinks, processing equipment and water pipes. Using these objects in contact with food could be related to the increase in childhood obesity. Research being carried out as a result of one of our Ignacio H. de Larramendi Grants sets out to prove this relationship.

More than twenty years ago, Fundación MAPFRE supported the initiative of Dr. Vaquero’s research team to start a clinical trial for the treatment of spinal cord injuries with stem cells. Today, the drug NC1, produced by this team at Hospital Puerta de Hierro, has been authorized by the Spanish Agency for Medicines. Patients with spinal cord injuries will be able to improve their quality of life.

Fundación MAPFRE and Fundación Reina Sofía have awarded two new scholarships to research projects that are helping to uncover the disease mechanisms of Alzheimer’s in order to prevent its onset and to slow its progression in those suffering from this disease.

The Spanish Royal Academy of Medicine awards its medal of honor very restrictively to people of particular merit in the scientific, academic and/or social fields. Antonio Huertas, Chairman of Fundación MAPFRE, has received this recognition.