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The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped organ located in the lower front of the neck and has an essential role in the body's good functioning. For an in-depth understanding of the gland, it can be seen as a central unit that secretes hormones...

Live healthy, live longer - recent research has shown that a balanced life means a longer life. The Journal of the American Geriatric Society published a study at the end of 2016 demonstrating that a healthy lifestyle can not only prolong life but...

Prof. Dr. Werner Seebauer is, Dean of Studies – Association of German Preventologists, Head of Preventive Medicine Department of Institute of Transcultural Health Sciences (European University Viadrina) and Head of Preventive Medicine –...

Sedentarism is a 21st-century issue characterized by an inactive lifestyle which can lead to weakening and atrophy of the muscles and an increased risk of injuries. In this context, more and more doctors recommend spending time outdoors and...

The medical and scientific communities report that the preoccupation for building a professional life, translated into prolonged hours at work and constant stress, has an irrecoverable impact on one’s health. According to a report in the American...

The XXIst century is often called the century of speed, of technological evolution and the Information Age. One of the symptoms most often felt in the third millennium is stress and constant pressure due to an ever busy lifestyle. This collective...

Healthy nutrition and attention to daily activities are the solution for reducing the risk of illness and ensuring the quality of life. Acknowledging activities that benefit health and understanding harmful choices are our trump card. Among the...

A healthy diet is a topic most discussed by nutrition specialists because of the influence it has on the quality of life. Adopting a healthy diet, combined with sports, helps improve physical function, maintains a good mood and reduces joint pain....

The prevalence of diabetes is a problem of modern society, which is why disease prevention has become an extremely important issue nowadays. In Romania, the PREDATORR study, conducted by the Romanian Society for Diabetes, Nutrition and Metabolic...

We’re already so close to `the most wonderful time of the year`, the time that happily brings all families together. But how many of you think that right under your nose, someone might suffer from a seasonal affective disorder? According to Psychology...

Many diseases have similar underlying triggers and causes: food, stress, your digestive system, toxins. Not only can a healthy lifestyle and good diet reduce the risk of illness, but experimental studies have also shown that components in foods or...

Tiredness is a common thing among people of all ages, and can be caused by factors varying from the obvious lack of sleep to what we eat or drink, or serious medical conditions. While not unusual, when tiredness becomes constant and persistent with...

MediHelp International (www.medihelp-assistance.com), leader on the CEE health insurance market, present in Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria and Poland (MediSky), is announcing that starting this month, international health insurance plans and the NESAcard...

Technology is a big part of many aspects of our lives, and it is a well-known fact that many of us have been using it more and more in the process of maintaining our body healthy and fit. Whether it is a workout app or one who reminds you to drink...

breastcancernow.org Cancer, one of the most common hereditary diseases, is caused by genetic changes that affect our body’s cell function. According to World Health Organization, every year 14 million people are diagnosed with a type of cancer and 8...

inspirationbio.com According to the World Health Organization, cancer is the biggest cause of death in Europe, following heart disease, and about it is responsible for 20% of the annual deaths. This means that every year, 14 million people are diagnosed...

According to World Health Organization, cancer is the most important cause of death in Europe, after cardiovascular diseases, causing 20% of annual deaths. Being accountable for 1,7 million deaths each year, doctors say the main problem is the very...

In 2004, the story of Laura Afrasine with MediHelp International started with the first serious interview of her life, when she received the most complicated question: where do you think you are going to be over 5 years? What followed after this...

Skin cancer, one of the most common types of cancer is usually caused by unsafe exposure to sunlight, and begins in the outer layer of the skin, the epidermis. Depending on the cells it developes from, there are three main types of skin cancer: ...

When living in Bucharest, traffic is one of the biggest issues, especially for those who work early in the morning, so it’s no wonder that, in the past years we started seeing more and more bikes or scooters on the streets. According to a study...

The real summer season is less than a month away, but the high temperature is already giving us a hard time. Here are some tips for you, that will help you stay cool and healthy during these months. Boost up your fruit income – besides...

This year we made a plan: to be healthier, more fit and to break our bad eating habits. However, summer is just around the corner and the high temperatures are unbearable without lots of water and... ice cream. Yes, ice cream is one of the things that gets...

With Easter less than two weeks away and most places fully booked, you’re probably wondering if planning a get-away this holiday is such a good idea. Indeed, planning a vacation in such a short amount of time can be pretty stressful, so we found the...

While some people see animals as hairy, messy and allergy-causing beings, most of us can’t imagine our lives without a pet, and statistics are here to prove it: according to PFMA (Pet Food Manufacturer’s Association), there are over 70 million...

Was the first spring present you received a runny nose? Do you sneeze or cough more than usual? You might be one of the millions of people who suffer from spring allergies. Seasonal allergies develop when the body’s immune system becomes sensitized...

As much as we love the warm temperatures springtime comes with, one thing we can’t always avoid is „spring asthenia”. As real as it can be, this medical condition is defined as a constant state of exhaust and fatigue caused by season changing. Along with...

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As the last month of summer is quickly approaching, all of us are thinking of getting away from the office for a few days if we haven’t already taken a vacation. Summer vacations are a great opportunity for employees to relax and recharge their...

With the summer season in full swing, managers can benefit and bring a fresh perspective to the workplace routine by providing unfettered access to outdoor activities, such as team building, picnics in the park, sport activities or company barbeques....

Over the last few years, people’s tastes in food have more and more refined. Globalization has increased access to all kinds of goodies and exotic items, and social media has boosted the imagination as well as the taste buds of gourmands who nowadays...

Mens sana in corpore sano (a healthy mind in a healthy body), as the old saying goes, is nowadays confirmed by numerous studies. One of the most recent ones, the conclusions of which were presented by the specialists of Montreal University, claims that...

Facebook is one the favourite social networks of teenagers having both a negative, as well as a positive impact on the level of stress hormones. This is what scientists of the Montreal University have noticed after analysing the behaviour of youngsters...

You have surely heard the term “inflammation” before. Many times it is associated with being hit, an infection of the skin, or other issues more or less troubling. But inflammation may be a much larger health issue and it can constitute the main...

As the times we are living in are more and more troubled, the concerns for our mental health are increasing. That’s why many people turn to yoga, meditation and relaxation practices in order to be able to face the challenges life throws at us. The...

Going to the gym and regular physical exercise has become, fortunately, a “healthy trend” among more and more Romanians who chose to fill the gyms from early in the morning to late at night after endless hours spent sitting at a desk. The question is:...

On two wheels it is easier, faster, healthier and even more enjoyable. Each of us knows this, especially the ones who use the bicycle either as a means of daily transport, or on weekends for pleasant rides. No matter how much time you spend pedalling, you...

The following lines are a plea for cycling. Making cycling part of our lifestyle does not necessarily mean our transformation into some inveterate athletes, competition addicts or into extreme sports fans. Only 30 minutes of daily bike riding is for sure...

"Sedentarism" is one of the modern ‘diseases’ which can have a bad effect on anybody working while sitting on a chair, at a desk, or lying in bed for long periods of time and where they are lacking any physical activity. Actually, this habit drains...

The healthy life ’microbes‘ is capturing the interest of more and more people. According to Innova Market Insights, half of the Americans said they are determined to eat more fruit and vegetables this year. And the ’exotic‘ options are more and...

Antibiotics are, without any doubt, one of the most important inventions in medicine and pharmacy. They have saved millions of lives, extended life expectancy and brought peace to mothers and paediatricians who were compelled to work wonders with babies...

Considered by many nutritionists as the biggest food danger of our times, found on the blacklists of all authorities and marked for special levy proposals, threatened already by a few researches, juices are the focus of a new analysis published by the...

A Mediterranean diet and, in the end, any other diet containing fruits, vegetables, nuts, unprocessed meat is associated with the prevention of depression, according to a study revealed by BMC Medicine. Researchers analyzed over 15,000 people before...

It’s October and we hear talk about breast cancer everywhere – the entire globe marks with various events this month dedicated to the terrible illness. Beside the charity campaigns, survival marathons and pink-colored buildings, prevention is now the...

It changed our lives, improved our work, it radically and irreversibly changed the way we communicate. But the mobile phone also introduced some shortcomings: we became addicted to it, we can’t conceive our life without it and, lately, it intrudes on...

Playing some of the sports doesn’t require a lot of money. It requires just some… will. Why you decide to play a sport is your choice: maybe seeing someone with a six-pack ab makes you jealous, or maybe not being able to fit into your old jeans that...

Colon cancer is one of the modern male diseases associated with a man who eats on the go, is not active enough and overwhelmed by daily stress. Moreover, many of us do not consider having regular medical examinations and tests such as a colonoscopy, for...

If you ever wondered about the differences between a Private Health Insurance and the European Health Insurance Card, here is a guide that will help you get a clear understanding of what differentiates the two products! The European Insurance Card has...