Lonely and forgotten they eke out their lives in these months: Jogging shoes, sports gear and pulse watches. Most of them have seen daylight for the last time in September. And many of their owners do not intend to look at them again until March. Sports and exercise have hardly any place in people’s consciousness … Sport and Exercise in Winter: Excuses do Not Count
Arginine, in its L form, is an important semiessential proteinogenic amino acid. It is the sole supplier of the neurotransmitter nitric oxide. A deficiency of arginine promotes the development of arteriosclerosis and other so-called diseases of civilization. What is arginine? Arginine is the proteinogenic amino acid with the highest content of nitrogen in the molecule. … Arginine: Function & Diseases
The appearance of an organism is called its phenotype. In this context, the phenotype is shaped both genetically and by the environment. Natural phenotypic changes in an organism are usually caused by environmental factors. What is phenotypic change? Natural phenotypic changes to an organism are usually caused by environmental factors. Phenotypic changes can occur in … Phenotypic Changes: Function, Task & Diseases
Calories is the unit of value used to measure the energy content in food. This energy is converted by the human body. Excessive or insufficient intake of calories can lead to serious physical ailments and diseases. What are calories? In developed countries, the disease consequences of excessive calorie intake are more common. In addition to … Calories: Function & Diseases
The Paleo diet is a nutritional concept founded by a book written by nutritionist Dr. Loren Cordain. In 2010, the first edition was published in the United States. Since then, the Paleo principle has enjoyed steadily growing popularity and has now become a major trend in Europe as well. What does the Paleo principle mean? … Paleo Diet: How To Get Started with the Stone Age Diet
Palliative medicine deals with the medical treatment of diseases that can no longer be cured and limit the length of life. The aim is not to prolong life but to improve the patient’s quality of life. All treatments are carried out with the consent of the affected person. What is palliative care? Palliative medicine deals … Palliative Care: Treatment, Effects & Risks
Dejerine-Spiller syndrome is a brainstem syndrome that belongs to the medulla oblongata syndromes and is characterized by alternating paralysis symptoms. Due to arterial occlusion, patients suffer from tongue paralysis associated with hemiplegia and sensory disturbances on the other side of the body. What is Dejerine-Spiller syndrome? The medulla oblongata corresponds to the medulla oblongata, which … Dejerine-Spiller Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Interventional radiology is a relatively new subspecialty of radiology. Interventional radiology performs therapeutic tasks. What is interventional radiology? Interventional radiology is the therapeutic subspecialty of diagnostic radiology. This fact may seem quite bizarre, but it goes back to the fact that interventional radiology is still a fairly young subfield of radiology. For this reason, at … Interventional Radiology: Treatment, Effects & Risks
Cardiovascular diseases are by far the number 1 cause of death in Germany – even ahead of cancer. More than one-third of all deaths in 2018 were due to cardiovascular diseases. What role does diet play in the development of cardiovascular disease? In the following article, read about the impact lifestyle can have on heart … Nutrition for the Heart: This Food Strengthens Heart Health!
Progeria type 1, also known as Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome, is a first-ever, albeit extremely rare, childhood disease. In very general terms, progeria can be described as a disease that causes the affected child to age at a rapid rate. What is progeria type 1? The name of the disease called progeria type 1 is derived … Progeria Type 1 (Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
One is tall, the other is shorter. Asians are on average smaller than Europeans and women smaller than men. Also, some people suffer from tall or dwarfism due to a genetic defect. Thus, it can be said that overall body size depends on very different factors such as age, gender, geographical origin and life circumstances. … Body Size: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Thanks to its variety of forms, the stent is used in various areas of medicine. In addition to acute treatment, preventive medicine also benefits from the vascular stent. What is a stent? In science, a stent is a tube-shaped implant (a non-natural material placed in the body) made of plastic or metal. In science, a … Stent: Treatment, Effect & Risks
