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Heart attack in hot weather – these symptoms must not be ignored. When should you call for help straight away?
Hot days pose a major challenge to the body. High temperatures can not only cause tiredness and weakness, but also put extra strain on the circulatory system. People with heart disease, high blood...
Preventing heart disease: what you need to know about saturated and unsaturated fatty acids
Heart and circulatory diseases are largely influenced by lifestyle, and one of the most important aspects of prevention is a healthy diet. Reducing your intake of saturated and trans fats in favour...
What complications of COVID-19 can occur in children?
In children, SARS-CoV-2 infection is most often mild or asymptomatic, but in some cases it can lead to serious complications. Of particular clinical relevance is the multisystem inflammatory...
Hypertension in the young. Why does it increasingly affect people before the age of 40?
Until recently, hypertension was mainly associated with middle-aged and elderly people. Today, it is increasingly being diagnosed in young people, even before the age of 30 or 40. Why is this the...
Does cocoa help you stay young?
For chocolate fans, this news could prove to be quite a treat: the latest research looks at a compound found in these sweet bars and suggests that participants in an experiment with the highest...
How do I prepare for an interview with an anaesthetist?
Preparing a patient for a cardiac procedure is a complex and multi-stage process. One of its key elements is the anaesthetic assessment, which aims not only to ensure safety during anaesthesia but...
Accelerated heart rate - heart disease or neurosis?
An accelerated heart rate does not always indicate a serious illness. It can be a physiological reaction to exertion or emotion, a symptom of an anxiety disorder, but also an indication of heart...
Physical decline may give signs of heart disease 12 years before onset
Recent scientific findings suggest that in people who developed heart disease later in life, a decline in activity began on average 12 years before diagnosis. What's more, in the two years preceding...
What is a healthy diet for people with cardiovascular problems?
Cardiovascular problems, such as hypertension, atherosclerosis or heart failure, are among the most common causes of death worldwide. Factors such as stress, lack of exercise and unhealthy eating...
What is a healthy diet for people with hypertension problems?
Hypertension is one of the most common cardiovascular conditions that increases the risk of heart disease, stroke and kidney failure. What many people do not realise is that one of the most effective...
What is a healthy diet for people with heart problems?
Heart disease is one of the biggest health risks in the world. To minimise the risk of cardiovascular disease or to help treat existing heart problems, it is extremely important to follow a proper...
What is a healthy diet for people with heart disease?
Heart disease is one of the most common causes of death worldwide. A healthy diet can play a key role in preventing and treating these diseases, supporting heart health and improving quality of life....
How to deal with heart problems?
Heart problems are one of the most common health complaints affecting millions of people worldwide. Cardiovascular diseases, such as coronary heart disease, heart failure or arrhythmias, can have...
How to manage hypertension?
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is one of the most commonly diagnosed cardiovascular conditions worldwide. High blood pressure can lead to serious health complications such as heart...
Is it necessary to treat hypertension if it is 'only slightly elevated'?
That lifestyle and stress levels affect our health is a fact. According to estimates, more than one billion people aged between 30 and 79 suffer from hypertension worldwide, with more than half being...
Types of vegetarian diets - which is the healthiest?
More and more people are opting for a vegetarian diet, driven by concerns for health, animal welfare and the environment. This dietary model comes in many variants as veganism, lactovegetarianism or...
A healthy diet, or what kind of diet? What is the basis of a healthy diet?
There is a lot of information circulating in the media these days about health and nutrition, however, some of it is wrong, so it is worth relying on expert knowledge and scientific research.
Atrial fibrillation: new findings on the extent of the problem
Atrial fibrillation is one of the most common heart rhythm disorders, affecting millions of people worldwide. A new study by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, reveals that...
Fear of another heart attack: how to support a loved one?
Cardiovascular diseases - including heart attacks - are among the leading causes of death in Poland. It is because of this that so much emphasis is placed on the prevention of heart disease. However,...
Will resveratrol give us longevity? Find out!
Resveratrol, which is a polyphenol with antioxidant properties, shows anti-inflammatory and cytotoxic effects against cancer cells. It is mainly found in dark fruits, wine, grape juices and other...
Should we use olive oil for our heart's sake?
Certain dietary components have extremely beneficial effects on health. We look at whether and why we should include olive oil in our diet.
Antihistamine diet - the latest reports
An antihistamine diet is recommended for patients with an abnormal reaction to histamine and involves the elimination of foods rich in histamine and those that trigger its release in the body. Such...
