The greasy way out of the cold
Everyone's skin is covered by a lipid mantle - a layer of fat produced by the sebaceous glands. Its function is to protect against sun, frost, wind, bacteria, viruses and fungi, as well as against...
Gym classes - what equipment should I choose to exercise that is good for my heart?
Exercising at the gym is very popular. You can use many pieces of equipment, exercise equipment. Which ones are best for our heart?
Winter S.O.S for the skin
When the air temperature drops to zero, the skin's defence mechanisms weaken, as the sebaceous glands work less well at low temperatures, the amount of ceramides and fatty acids decreases, and the...
Migraine in a child - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Migraine is a fairly common cause of paroxysmal headaches in children and adolescents - in Poland it affects approximately 4.4% of children. The pain is paroxysmal, usually bilateral, usually...
Systemic scleroderma
Scleroderma is a systemic disease of connective tissue, the essence of which is a progressive fibrosis of the skin and internal organs. It comes in two forms - generalised and diffuse. In terms of...
Fat grafting, the new plastic surgery trend?
Aesthetic medicine and plastic surgeryprocedures are currently gaining popularity. Among them are many methods of correcting the signs of ageing skin. One of these is the use of fillers. Among these,...
What are the benefits of practising fencing?
Fencing is a dynamic sport that combines elements of martial art, strategy and competition. There are numerous physical, mental and social benefits to practising fencing, making it an excellent...
Colorectal cancer - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, risk factors
Colorectal cancer is the second most common malignant tumour among Poles. The incidence is steadily increasing, while the age of onset is decreasing. This has to do with increasingly prevalent risk...
Impact of sleep deprivation on our body
Sleep deficiency can affect imbalances in the human body. For example, it can cause a problem with regulating feelings of hunger. A sleep-deprived person has a greater desire for calorific foods,...
Division of sensory disorders
Sensory disorders are one of the more common symptoms found in neurological conditions. Depending on the location of the lesion, there are characteristic sensory disturbances.
Convenience at the expense of health? The cardiovascular impact of eating out
Nowadays, almost everyone leads a fast-paced lifestyle. Being in a hurry, doing several or even more things at once or making decisions on the run is an everyday occurrence. Unfortunately, these...
Obsessive compulsive disorder - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Obsessive-compulsive disorder, is categorised as an obsessive-compulsive disorder. This problem affects both men and women. It can appear at different ages and is increasingly common in children and...
Psychological testing in psychiatric diagnosis
In psychiatry, the collaboration between a psychiatrist and a psychologist is an extremely important part of diagnosis.
Excessive sweating - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Sweat secretion is one of the most important functions of our skin. Sweat production is a key part of our thermoregulation. It plays a very important role in regulating the effects of the environment...
Lunatism - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Sleepwalking or somnambulism is a condition in which, about 30 to 40 minutes after falling asleep, the sufferer gets out of bed and begins to wander. He or she is able to carry out various simple...
Cardiogenic shock
Cardiogenic shock (CS) is one of the worst cardiovascular pathologies caused by inadequate blood flow (hypoperfusion) through the tissues. It most often occurs as a complication of fresh myocardial...
The impact of low blood pressure on a person's wellbeing and activity
Hypotension, or hypotonia, is not a problem we should underestimate, whether we suffer from primary or secondary hypotension.
Lactose intolerance - a global problem
The problem of lactose intolerance has been with man since milk appeared in the human diet, but it was not until the 20th century that specialised research was carried out into the background of this...
Human coronaviruses - a historical overview, part 1.
Coronaviruses were first described in the 1960s. They caused few clinical symptoms, hence there was relatively little interest in this group of viruses. However, the situation changed when the...
How do I look after my teeth under braces?
Many people wear braces to achieve straight teeth. The components of the braces cover a significant part of the tooth surface, thus making oral hygiene difficult. This state of affairs puts you at...
