The determinants of global health
The World Health Organization defines health as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease. This concept reminds us that global health is not just a medical issue. Health is a multidimensional mosaic that encompasses every aspect of our existe…
Social connection for overall health
We live in an era characterized by increasing digitalization of work and services and by hyperconnectivity that shifts relationships and free time online. However, the most important connection remains the human one, preferably direct and in person, because healthy social interaction is a key deter…
Pranayama: how to practice the Yoga of Breath?
On the occasion of International Yoga Day, June 21, we explore Breath Yoga, a set of techniques that help us understand and optimize the most natural and fundamental activity of our life—the first one we do at birth: breathing. We will discover that Pranayama, Breath Yoga, offers significant benefi…
Life is better and longer without tobacco
May 31, World No Tobacco Day: an important opportunity to reconsider the quality of global health and mental health for all smokers and for those approaching this highly harmful habit, especially young people. Fondazione Patrizio Paoletti discussed this with Professor Francesco Fedele, faculty memb…
Happiness is green
The Planet is our largest home, and protecting and honoring it is essential for the well-being of ourselves and all living beings. To build a sustainable future, it is essential to have a reflection on the impact of our daily actions on the health of the Earth. New scientific research shows how sma…
How to deal with emotional eating through Mindful Eating?
Eating does not only respond to a physiological need, but also to the inner mosaic of emotions that we experience daily, including those that are more difficult or unheard. One may find themselves eating due to stress, anxiety, boredom, sadness, or simply seeking comfort. This may be a consolatory…
Neurodegeneration
Global health particularly considers natural aging, which accompanies economic, health, and social development. In this context, it is essential to prevent and delay neurodegeneration as much as possible, thereby prolonging health, autonomy, and happiness in the third and fourth age. While studying…
Mental health
An integral part of global health is mental health, understood as a state of psychological well-being that allows one to face life’s challenges and achieve self-realization. Mental health is central to the well-being of individuals and society and is a fundamental right. Risk factors for mental hea…
Forest Bathing: An Ancient Practice with Modern Benefits
The forest bathing, or shinrin yoku in Japanese, is a practice that involves taking gentle walks in the woods, immersed in nature, breathing deeply the clean air and enjoying the surrounding landscape. This activity, very popular in Japan, is considered a true art that combines light physical activ…
Physical activity: a real medicine for the aging brain
The brain can renew itself, even in advanced age, thanks to physical activity. For a long time, it was believed that once a certain age was reached, the mind would inevitably begin to degenerate, but this is not entirely true. Certainly, after the age of seventy, the loss of nerve cells reaches its…
Psychology for the future: let’s talk about silence
The 33rd International Congress of Psychology ICP 2024: Psychology for the Future – Together in Hope was held from July 21 to 26. The new symposium, organized by the RINED Research Institute for Neuroscience, Education and Didactics of the Patrizio Paoletti Foundation, explored the fascinating topi…
Protecting the brain. What strategies?
Understanding the brain has been a complex and fascinating challenge for humans for centuries. Over time, it has been recognized as the seat of the rational part of the soul, thought, higher psychic functions, or the unconscious. Amidst complexity and fragility, the brain is at the center of the mo…
The right environment for concentration
Focusing seems increasingly difficult in an era saturated with information, notifications, sounds, and lights. Every stimulus can become a distraction, pulling us away from tasks and goals. The environment plays a fundamental role in concentration: learning to adjust it allows for better energy man…
Neurobiology of Beauty
Neuroscience highlights the importance of cultural participation for individual well-being, showing how cultural events influence brain activity, structure, and biochemistry, particularly in areas related to pleasure and reward. Neuroaesthetics studies the activation of specific neural structures a…
Vitamin B12: did you know that…?
B12 is a special vitamin
Vitamin B12, like all nutrients classified as “vitamins,” is an essential nutrient. This means that the body cannot produce it on its own and must obtain it from external sources. Almost all vitamins are obtained from the diet. The exception is vitamin D, which is mainly p…
The gift of sleep: helping the brain protect our mental well-being while we sleep.
On the occasion of World Sleep Day on March 14, let’s reflect on this fundamental ally for our mental and physical well-being. Sleeping well improves memory, strengthens the immune system, and reduces the risk of neurodegenerative disorders. But how can we improve the quality of our rest? Discover…
