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Arthritis is only a fraction of musculoskeletal disorders. However, due to the increasing tendency of elderly patients, we are encountering it more and more often. It is a degenerative disease of the articular cartilage affecting the hands and feet or the spine. This degenerative process has various causes, but most often it is caused by aging. Aging is an irreversible process, which was short-lived by alchemists of the past, but also by today's medicine. However, it is possible to alleviate its symptoms to some extent and thus make the life of an arthritis patient more fulfilling. How to do it?

Today's diets often lead to an increased intake of fatty foods. The harmfulness of excessive fat intake is well known. However, omega-3 fatty acids are among the beneficial components of fats that are not only harmless but even essential for our health.

Every human being goes through certain developmental periods during life. These phases have their own specific characteristics. In infancy, separation anxiety is one of them. It appears at the time when the child begins to form attachments to other people. The closest person is usually the mother or another close person, so the child wants to be in constant contact with her. The absence of this person triggers a natural state of anxiety. This is accompanied by insecurity and fear of not returning. It sometimes manifests itself in hysterical crying.

Does your child sit at the computer all the time and not want to go out? Chocolate is their favourite food and they don't even want to hear about fruit? The need to instil good eating habits and plenty of exercise in children is extremely important, but not always easy.

When we hear the words viral hepatitis or hepatitis, many of us think of a syringe addict. To some extent, this image is based on truth. Hepatitis has many types. There is a type that people can get infected with even without being addicted to psychotropic substances. Poor hygiene habits, but also travel to risky countries, result in the emergence of various diseases. One of them is the just mentioned viral hepatitis type A.

Are you planning to travel and have no health problems? Are you counting on your state of well-being to last throughout your holiday? Just so you don't accidentally overbook yourself. If there's a problem at home, people go to the doctor or pharmacy. While it's not impossible to do this abroad either, in some destinations the quality of medication may not be the same as at home. Of course, your wallet may feel the pinch too.

One of the latest trends in dental care is tooth sealing, which is a procedure that aims to protect the tooth from decay and is therefore intended to serve as a preventive measure. It is particularly preferred in paediatric dentistry.

Summer activities, late-night pool parties or a not entirely sensible lifestyle can cause considerable health problems. In women, it is often cystitis, an inflammation of the urinary tract or bladder.

Coeliac disease is an autoimmune disease of the small intestine. A person suffering from this disease is unable to digest gluten. The problem is, gluten is a common component of food.

Are you overwhelmed by unrelenting fatigue and one cup of coffee a day doesn't help? How about an energy drink? In a relatively short period of time, it can re-energise a person and give us back the energy we've lost. However, its effects don't last long and this makes us reach for another can. When is it okay to consume energy drinks and when is there a risk of damage to your health? Their effect on the human body is only partially known. Let's take a closer look together at how these drinks affect our bodies and what real risks they pose to humans.

People travel in the summer for relaxation, others like to explore new countries or visit different sights. They crave to learn about unfamiliar cultures, their way of life and more. The desire to experience something new and unfamiliar is ingrained in us and difficult to control. This is especially true when it comes to meeting new people and having experiences with them. The threat posed by STDs, which short-term holiday acquaintances often bring, can be trivial but unpleasant, and sometimes even incurable with a fatal end. What are they and how do they manifest themselves? What are the risks and how can we protect ourselves?

Listeriosis is a serious bacterial disease with a poor prognosis. If left untreated or treated too late, it can result in death. Despite the good sensitivity of listeria to antibiotic treatment, it still poses a threat. Weak individuals and pregnant women are at risk. The average person is most often infected by contaminated and inadequately prepared food. In these, the bacterium thrives especially in the warmer temperatures that the summer months bring.

Getting rid of stress may not be easy for everyone. Some people are more successful, others less so. The best thing to do is to avoid stressful situations. But it doesn't always work. In any case, we have many options to relieve stress. Now more than ever in summer.

Malignant melanoma of the skin is one of the most malignant cancers ever. Its insidiousness lies in the aggressiveness of the disease and its ability to rapidly metastasize. Patient survival and overall prognosis are directly dependent on early diagnosis and early initiation of treatment. Insidious forms of this disease and late diagnosis can mean very early death of the patient even within half a year.

A beautiful tan and sexy body attracts mainly women, but more and more also men. The desire to have a golden brown skin before the summer starts is a modern trend. It makes us seek out tanning beds, the newer biosolariums or the lesser-known colariums. They are all special devices that give us a darker skin tone on the basis of UV radiation. This is achieved in a short time and the effect lasts longer than with a normal sun tan. However, nothing is free. Even for a nice body we can pay the ultimate tax. On what basis these devices work and what are the differences between them, you can read below.

Smoothies are good for your health because of their vitamin or mineral content. We know different recipes for energy, weight loss or simply for taste. There is a suitable variant for everyone. Prepare a tasty and fresh drink with us.

What is a smoothie? How do I prepare it? What must I not forget? A drink that represents health, energy, good lifestyle, weight loss and many other positives. Is there a "but" in a smoothie?

There is no person who has not been plagued by acne at least once in his lifetime. This inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands occurs predominantly at a young age, namely during puberty.

Is your hair falling out more than normal? Have you tried almost all the available hair products? Don't despair!

Beautiful skin is everyone's dream. Even men enjoy it. But to keep it beautiful and soft, we need to give it the time and care it needs. Some areas can be more troublesome, others less so.