What are the benefits of practising tai chi?
Tai chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that has evolved over time into a form of gentle physical exercise that focuses on the harmony of body and mind. Practising tai chi has many health benefits,...
Learning difficulties, i.e. when a child cannot keep up with his/her peers...
Learning difficulties are one of the most common problems parents report to psychologists and educators. This article summarises the causes of learning difficulties and discusses basic principles for...
Heart-friendly soya
Soybeans belong to the plant family of the plantain family. Currently, 16 species have been identified, but the best known is the vegetable soybean(Glycine max). It is mainly grown in south-east...
What does abdominal plastic surgery involve?
Abdominalplasty (also known as abdominoplasty) is a procedure carried out under general anaesthetic to remove excess flabby skin or to eliminate the resulting stretch of the rectus abdominis muscles....
Impact of air conditioning and heating on the health of the nasopharyngeal mucosa
Many of us look forward to the summer months because of the beautiful weather, the upcoming holidays and the long, warm days. For our health, however, summer is extremely demanding, and the main...
Cardiovascular functioning in children with ADHD
ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a condition considered chronic in which the predominant symptoms are related to the cognitive sphere of functioning. They concern the triad:...
Not just depression! What are cyclothymia, dysthymia and other entities belonging to this group?
Mood disorders are commonly associated with depression - not without reason, depressive disorders are, after all, among the most common mental disorders in humans. However, many entities other than...
Hypertension - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, course
Hypertension is one of the most common cardiovascular diseases, defined as a blood pressure equal to or higher than 140/90 mm Hg (average values from at least 2 measurements at each visit to the...
Vaginal dryness
Disorder of normal vaginal lubrication creating problems with sexual intercourse.
Types of neurological examination
The neurological examination begins the moment the patient enters the doctor's office. The doctor then has the opportunity to observe the patient, both his/her behaviour and movement, responding to...
Cancer prevention
Prevention activities have a more significant impact on health and life expectancy than the treatment of disease itself.
The problem of greasy hair
The problem of oily hair is the result of many factors, ranging from genetics to external factors to stress. An overproduction of skin sebum, called sebum, is the reason why hair looks unmanageable,...
Chronic myeloid leukaemia - CML - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Chronic myeloid leukaemia CML is a cancer originating from the white blood cell system characterised by clonal proliferation of abnormal marrow cells. People aged 30-40 years are most commonly...
Eliminating body fat - a review of aesthetic medicine treatments
Many people, despite physical activity and a balanced diet, cannot get rid of excessive fatty tissue - this is influenced, among other things, by the ageing process and genetic conditions. Excess fat...
Exudative otitis - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Exudative otitis is a very serious condition that always requires specialist treatment. It is a very devious condition as we do not always know that we are dealing with it. The symptoms of this...
Psychogenic pruritus: the link between dermatology and psychiatry
Pruritus can be caused by, among other things, liver dysfunction and dermatological conditions such as atopic eczema or psoriasis. Sometimes, however, despite even a very thorough examination of the...
How do you treat haemorrhoids?
Haemorrhoids, also known as bleeding nodules, are a common ailment that can cause discomfort and pain. There are a variety of treatments that can relieve symptoms and aid the healing process. In this...
Allergic lesions on the scalp
Allergic lesions of the scalp are currently perceived to be mainly immunologically mediated. However, a great deal of emphasis in the development of such conditions is also placed on environmental...
Moisturising, firming and protecting. The natural power of a body spa bath
The number one spring buzzword in the beauty world is definitely body care. Effective, rich in nourishing active ingredients, vitamins and deep moisturising. How do you achieve skin that dazzles?...
What could signal ovarian pain?
Ovarian pain may or may not signal that something wrong is happening in the body. What are the causes of ovarian pain? When to see a doctor?
