Infections during Travel: Series

On World Health Day, the WHO (World Health Organization), the World Health Organization, commemorates its founding in 1948. For many years, a theme has been set for this purpose that the WHO believes is particularly important and relevant to all countries of the world. In 2007, the focus is on protection against infectious diseases – … Infections during Travel: Series

Healthy and Fit Into Old Age

In today’s society, people can look forward to a long life. As a woman, the average life expectancy is 83.4 years and as a man, 78.4 years. To stay healthy and vital into old age, it is important to pay attention to proper nutrition and sufficient exercise. We show you what is particularly important in … Healthy and Fit Into Old Age

Sleep Disorders: Healthy Sleep is Vital!

In our modern meritocracy, qualities such as “mobility” and “flexibility” are increasingly required. Without regard to our natural need for sleep and rest, we are adapting our lifestyles more and more to technology. Production and service processes must be maintained around the clock in order to utilize expensive machines and make everyday necessities available constantly … Sleep Disorders: Healthy Sleep is Vital!

Exercise and Cardiovascular Disease

The influence of exercise on cardiovascular disease is now considered established. Thus, continuous physical activity leads to a protective effect against cardiovascular diseases, which remain the leading cause of death in advanced industrial societies. Adequate physical activity has a particularly favorable influence on the probability of coronary heart disease occurrence – its protective effect is … Exercise and Cardiovascular Disease

Healthy Barbecue

Hardly an invitation to eat in the summer can be formulated more tempting than with the reference “We grill”. However, what has been one of mankind’s palate pleasures since the discovery of fire is only a pleasure without remorse if you observe a few important rules, first and foremost that of not letting fat drip … Healthy Barbecue

Eggplant (Solanum Melongena)

Eggplant, also known as Solanum melongena or eggfruit, is a solanaceous plant and a popular part of our diet. There are numerous recipes with eggplant. Typical of Mediterranean and Oriental cuisine, the use of eggplant is very diverse and the preparation is relatively simple. But eggplant can also play a role in health. Poor in … Eggplant (Solanum Melongena)

Kale: Many Benefits, Many Options

Kale is one of the most nutritious, healthy and versatile vegetables. Kale belongs to the cruciferous family and is a cultivated form of cabbage. Whether served with meat, in vegetarian dishes or raw, the vegetable enjoys great popularity. Low in calories but rich in healthy ingredients, kale is even considered a so-called superfood. Read here … Kale: Many Benefits, Many Options

Sport and Cancer

Regular exercise can also reduce the risk of certain cancers by up to 70 percent. Here, however, appropriate prevention can only be achieved with relatively high levels of activity over a long period of time. Relatively reliable evidence of reduced disease rates among people who are active in sports is available with regard to colon … Sport and Cancer