International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences. 05/set/2022;35(5):576-7.

How to Take Care of Your Body: Not an Obvious Insight, but an Essential School Lesson

José Francisco Kerr Saraiva , Natalia Rezende Baraldi

DOI: 10.36660/ijcs.20220125

Over the years, the most traditional institutions provide modern concepts and philosophy, assuming the important role that schools play today. What is relatively new is the comprehension of the student in an active position in the learning process. This change of view has made it evident that, beyond the regular curriculum, there is the need to understand about the basic life skills of others. Bodily functions are one example, as they have a direct impact upon the learning process. Furthermore, the child’s capacity as a messenger or influencer is still consolidated as the one who brings knowledge home.

Beyond this scenario, a significant increase in cases of heart disease per year has been observed. Randomized trials demonstrate that a change in lifestyle is the first and foremost step toward preventing the most common incidences of heart diseases, such as myocardial infarction.

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