Health
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AIDS transmission and HIV infection: prejudices and facts
HIV and AIDS call in us a particular fear. Opposite HIV-positive people there is still reluctance the part of society. In today’s blog post some known prejudices and fears will be reviewed.
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Dealing with alcohol
Alcohol – addiction or pleasure? Alcohol enjoys wide acceptance in our society, not least because it is in this country legally. The fact that nevertheless is a drug that is forgotten. Dancing, football matches, open air festivals or parties you can not imagine without alcohol. They belong to each other seemingly simple and the selection of mixed drinks is huge. Who does not drink alcohol, is regarded as stuffy, because alcohol makes fun and easy and also helps while relaxing.
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Good vision in old age
We are visual people – the eye gives us more impressions from our environment than any other sense organ. If the vision impaired, we feel quickly cut off from the world. The modern technical aids in everyday life, such as smart phone or tablet computer poses major demands on our eyes.
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With diabetes on the road – you should make sure
The holiday period is for many people the best time of the year. Whether at home or away from home, holiday means to relax and recover from the stress of everyday life. This is also true for diabetics, which are open with the right preparation and remote destinations.
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Colon cancer – the silent threat
Around 70,000 people are diagnosed with colon cancer every year in US. This is makes it the third most common cancer after breast and prostate cancer. What makes it so particularly dangerous: it has no symptoms in its early stages and is often only discovered when the disease is already well advanced. This cancer is often curable if it is detected early enough.
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Alternatives to joint replacement: treat hip pain minimally invasive
Pain or restricted movement in the hips are one of the most common reasons why patients visit their orthopedists. In approximately 220,000 cases per year result in discomfort in the hip in US used an artificial hip joint. What many patients do not know: There is a whole range of joint-preserving treatment methods.
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Fasting as treat for body and soul
Already more than two thousand years, the ancient Greeks knew about the healing effects of fasting. Today, people try to compensate by fasting the stress of an unhealthy diet. But what really brings fasting for body and soul and who is it for?
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Interdental brushes for thorough dental care
Caries and gum infections are the main causes of premature tooth loss. In order to protect the teeth against is not just a regular checkup at the dentist’s important, but also the daily dental care. In addition to brushing and flossing. This will also interdental brushes have proved that allow a thorough cleaning between the teeth.
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Let the New Year – with less stress
Who does not now and then complains of stress, is now one of nearly a minority, because as good as everyone feels more or less frequently overwhelmed – from schoolchildren to the elderly. What are the reasons for this and how can you reduce stress permanently?
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Can Yoga reduce the incidence of atrial fibrillation?
Regular yoga exercises may seem to reduce the incidence of atrial fibrillation. This is indicated by a small study of American Scientists.