Fear and denial
Old sayings are a poetic expression of generations of “living” experiences. They are usually right and very wise, but many times we are not strong enough to achieve the enormous
World Cancer Day 2016: We can. I can.
“We can. I can.” That is the tagline for the 2016 World Cancer Day celebrated on February 4, marking the 10th anniversary of the global awareness campaign. The aim this
Paracetamol: a friend or a villain?
In general, when people think of paracetamol they think of a “friendly” medication that can be used without any possible problems and it is beyond doubt a very useful medication.
Changing perceptions of health and ageing
A longer life is an incredibly valuable resource. It provides the opportunity for rethinking not just what older age might be, but how our whole lives might unfold. Yet the
New year, new eating habits in 4 steps
When it comes to taking a new approach to healthy eating, especially after gaining a few kilos during the holidays, it’s not just what you eat that counts, it is
New year, new everything, new life?
New, new, new … It is amazing how people suddenly get into a state of “changing everything” when each new year starts. It is the time! The time for the
Healthy eating, healthy winter
Sudden temperature changes in the autumn contribute to the spreading of bacteria and colds. A strong immune system is the best protection against winter colds. Although there are no foolproof
A traditional winter enemy: the flu
It has turned into a habit to write about flu every year. It is only natural considering influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness that comes back every winter, caused
Hearing loss and ageing do not necessarily need to go hand in hand
Hearing difficulties are often undervalued and regarded as a natural phenomena associated with the ageing process. Although in the elderly, loss of hearing is called presbycusis. Due to the restrictions
Teenagers and children’s postures
You certainly have noticed how our young population, mainly our teenagers, have adopted bad postural habits. They seem to be glued into this hunched over posture over their cell phones

