The windshield taped up except for a round hole in the middle and the windows blacked out – who would voluntarily drive a car like that? Some do, without even knowing it. Because not everyone who has passed the official eye test sees well. The test measures only a tiny central point of visual acuity. … Driving: Limited All-Round Visibility?
Drivers with dementia become a risk on the road. Even in the early stages of dementia, those affected no longer react as quickly as they used to and can no longer judge distances and speeds correctly. “Personally, I would definitely advise a dementia sufferer against continuing to get behind the wheel of the car himself,” … Dementia: When Driving Becomes a Risk
Rabies is a worldwide problem. Every year, about 60,000 people die from this viral disease. Germany has been considered rabies-free since 2008, and the last infected fox was sighted in 2006. In the fight against rabies, oral vaccinations of wild animals have proven to be particularly successful. However, when traveling abroad, it is recommended to … Rabies: the Forgotten Disease
Anyone planning a long-distance trip to tropical countries should definitely think about adequate protection against the infectious disease malaria. “In 2006, 566 cases imported to Germany were reported, and 5 travelers died from it,” warns Prof. Thomas Löscher of the Professional Association of German Internists (BDI). Malaria in the Caribbean Diseases are not only reported … Tropical Travel: do Not Forget Malaria Protection!
Again and again ill exactly in the spare time – actually not to believe. However, the fact is that there is actually a leisure time disease and those affected visibly suffer from it. For stressed and professionally overloaded people, vacation is important for relaxing and for physical and mental regeneration. However, there are people who … Beware of Leisureitis!
Lack of hygiene and lack of caution sometimes lead to vacation souvenirs of a special kind: worm diseases. Particularly dangerous are worm diseases that can be contracted when traveling to tropical countries. Loa loa – this sounds like a tasty tropical fruit, but it is actually a tiny worm from the nematode family. These thin, … Worm Diseases during Travel
Bilharzia is particularly dangerous: it is transmitted by sucking worms, also called schistosomes (flukes); these live in stagnant waters in Asia, Africa, Central as well as South America and can be transmitted by even brief contact. According to WHO estimates, more than 200 million people worldwide are affected. The Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine … Worm Diseases While Traveling: Sucking and Roundworms
Porcine and bovine tapeworm occur worldwide, with porcine tapeworm being particularly common in Central and South America, Africa, India, China, and Southeast Asia. Thanks to strict controls in northern and central Europe, tapeworm infestations in humans have become rare. According to estimates, around 40 to 60 million people are infected with the bovine tapeworm, and … Worm Diseases While Traveling: Pork and Beef Tapeworm
Summer is over, the days are getting shorter, the daylight less. Wet leaves make the road a slippery slope, the first night frost threatens, plus there are inexperienced ABC schoolchildren on the road in the morning. In the fall, drivers need a heightened awareness of dangers. But that alone is not enough. First condition: clear … Car and Vision: A Good Drive with Good Vision
Soaps are washing-active substances, so-called surfactants. Chemically, they are alkali salts of higher fatty acids, made from vegetable or animal fats, which are “saponified” with sodium hydroxide solution. Nowadays, they are mainly used for body cleansing. As a detergent for fabrics and textiles, soap has lost importance because insoluble residues (“lime soaps”) are formed during … Soap: the History of Soap
Hyaluronic acid is traded as a wonder weapon in anti-aging. This endogenous substance is also used in therapy for problems with joints. No wonder, because hyaluronic acid is a legendary active ingredient with versatile applications in the body. Chemically, hyaluronic acid is a chain of sugar molecules. It is precisely this fact that makes hyaluronic … Hyaluronic Acid for Joints and Skin
Covering skin imperfections under decorative makeup has long been routine for many women. But if someone has a port-wine stain on his or her face, the only choice he or she has had so far has been to put up with it. Today, cosmetic surgery can help in many cases. But what if they also … Camouflage: Decorative Cosmetics for Stubborn Cases
