Comfort Food to Console Your Stress

Anti-stress food, which is comforting when things don’t go your way, is actually comfort food. “Comfort food,” as called by the Anglo-Saxons, can help pass small disappointments. This is the conclusion of a study conducted by the University of California, Los Angeles (United States) on over 2 thousand women between the ages of 18 and […]

Hunimed’s third anniversary party: contests, music, entertainment and divulgation

“Ciao Rozzano. Siete caldi?”, this is not the start of a rockstar stage performance, but how the Rector Marco Montorsi opened Hunimed’s third anniversary party. Professor Montorsi and Giorgio Ferrari, CEO of University, highlighted the results and the goals achieved in these three years. Both prof. Montorsi and dott. Ferrari gave emphasis to the […]

One university student out of 4 leads a sedentary lifestyle: how to improve your habits

Many college students lead improper lifestyles: 24% smoke, while more than 1 in 4 are not involved in any type of physical activity. An unhealthy diet and failure to pay attention to one’s reproductive health complete the picture. A survey on the behavior of college students was conducted by Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in […]

2017 Research Day

Among the top 10% research institutes worldwide according to the “Excellence Rank” of Scimago Research Group,  is a world-famous center of excellence for research and treatment of immune system-related diseases of various types of cancer, cardiovascular diseases as well as inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. Annually held and greatly anticipated,  Research Day is an opportunity to get […]

Dry eyes: when technology is the enemy

Dry eyes occur when tears are unable to provide sufficient moisture for the eyes. The reason for this may be insufficient production of tears or production of poor-quality tears. Sub-par or altered production of tears (Hypolacrimia and dryness) reduces attention and concentration causing difficulties when performing even the simplest tasks. In turn, this impairs overall quality […]

UKCAT Test Structure

UKCAT is a computer-based multiple choice test focused on logical and critical reasoning. UKCAT structure is made of different subtests described below. UKCAT is also an entry requirement for 2017 non-EU applicants to the first year of the Medicine degree course at University: in order to participate, applicants need to complete  University Admission Form and follow all the instructions reported here by […]

UKCAT Test: Tips & Tricks for the Medical Admissions Test (non-EU students)

2017 University Medical Admissions Test for non-European students will be UKCAT, a computer-based multiple choice test made of 5 subtests (Verbal Reasoning, Decision Making, Quantitative Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning and Situational Judgement), each of them lasting between 15 and 30 minutes.  Here are 10 vital pieces of information and techniques that will help you take on […]

Intense Sports & Osteoarthritis: 7 tips to ward off the risk of osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It occurs when the protective cartilage over the bones wears down over time. This condition does not only affect the elderly. It can also affect young individuals and even athletes. Minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery helps to avoid or at least delay the use of prosthesis. If not […]

Technology & Sleep: Advice for a Good Night’s Sleep

Nowadays, advancing technology provides access to information at any time for any individual. Given all this, technology can also interfere with sleep and offer more distraction than benefit. Going to bed with a smartphone or tablet is irresistible at any age, from children to teenagers to adults. Priorities change but the results of technological advancement […]

University Commended for Research Quality in the ANVUR Report

Tuesday, 21 February 2017, ANVUR (Agenzia Nazionale di del sistema Universitario e della Ricerca – National Agency for the Evaluation of [Italian] Universities and Research Institutes) published its report on Evaluation of Research Quality (Valutazione della Qualità della Ricerca -VQR) 2011-2014. “First among small universities in the medical area.” – Rector Marco Montorsi. The report’s […]

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