Exercise on Prescription
My doctor prescribed me 150 minutes/week of physical exercise! Is this normal? In the ongoing quest for holistic and effective approaches to health,…
Can taking a 30 minutes daily nap (siesta) help to delay ageing?
We already know that with advancing age, the brain “shrinks”. But a study from the University College London recently released in the Sleep…
Otitis externa – ‘Swimmer’s ear’
Otitis externa is a common pathology in summer, associated with inflammation and infection of the canal, which is the tube between the outer…
Risks of prolonged exposure to noisy environments
According to recent studies, being in noisy environments for extended periods can lead to the development of certain illnesses, with heart disease being…
What can hemogram say about your health
A hemogram (also called a full blood count) is a blood test that can reveal important information about your health. It can be…
The importance of the thyroid gland
The thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland in the neck, just in front of the windpipe (trachea), yet it plays a vital role…