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Water consumption and our daily needs
The human body consists of more than half of water. The exact number varies according to gender, age, body weight and muscle mass or fat. The adult mens proportion is, for example 60%. Only this fact shows how important water is for the human body. But how much water you should drink daily and what are the consequences of a loss-making fluid intake for the body? The water supply of a 25 – 51 year old adult in averages...
Read MoreBe prepared for anything – travelling with a child
Whether by car or by plane to travelling with a child requires careful planning. Thus, neither the favorite toys yet the stuffed animal should not be forgotten to sleep. In addition to the normal travel pastries, there are still a number of other things that you should think. If you are traveling by car, an age-appropriate seating is essential. This baby seat or booster seat should not only be properly fixed, but also provide sufficient stabilization especially in the head...
Read MoreHay fever – now the grasses flowering begins
While the worst is over for some hay fever sufferers who suffer from grass pollen allergic time to start yet. For after the blossom from May to August, grass and weed pollen go. Because of the high prevalence there have allergies now very serious and look forward to every rainy day. In the vernacular, an allergy to grass is also known as hay fever. However this is not an allergic reaction to the grass itself, but against certain protein...
Read MoreProtein consumption: correct proportions
Protein intake in sport is frequently controversial.Again and again is a sensible intake to the debate regarding muscle growth and performance improvement. But also for endurance athletes, it is a non-negligible issue. Protein (from the Greek proteios- “senior”, which highlights importance of this nutrient) plays in the human body the vital role almost all life functions and serves as the useful source of nitrogen element (N). The body consists of about 16% of protein. All body tissues such as...
Read MoreOrgan Donation
Organ donation can save lives. At the same time, the decision usually comes at the worst possible time: Namely, when an organ in the first place out of the question – after a serious, fatal accident. Often members have to make a tough decision for those concerned: both for their own relatives as well as for the eventual recipients. This decision will only be precipitated by the relatives, if one has not been set as far back as to...
Read MoreVacation planning: thinking in time to a vaccination
Why we need vacation planning? Holiday season is the best time, especially when the target is far away. But that of your dream trip is not a nightmare, you should check before starting your trip on recommended vaccinations and immunization requirements for the holiday destination, and not forget the everyday risks of infection. More and more people are attracted by the holiday period in distant lands, because the choice is often cheap and fast to book. But few make...
Read MoreCOPD: result of smoking
COPD the Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is also referred to as the “great unknown sister of asthma”. Formerly known as “smoker’s lung” designated disease is one of the most common diseases. Meanwhile, it’s number four through the most common causes of death in US. In New York alone, a quarter of a million people have been already affected. COPD stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It is a collective term for several lung diseases, in which the exhalation (expiration)...
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