Today is World Food Day
World Food Day is celebrated every year on 16 October. The day was established in 1979 by the Food and Agriculture Organisation.
Cyclist's guide - how to get in good shape before the season ?
For some - the season lasts all year long. For others - it has just started, or will start with the first days of May. How to prepare your organism for the return to long routes ? What should be done...
Vegan living
The increasing popularity of organic living and being fit is spreading the idea of healthy eating. Along with this idea, the popularity of diets with better health outcomes is increasing. One such...
What does coaching give us?
Coaching, as a new method of working on competences, has both supporters and opponents. It is based primarily on an active relationship between the coach and the person wishing to acquire new skills...
Data on the 'net
The personal data available on the Internet, is an extremely tasty morsel for data brokers who, by collecting it meticulously, sell it at a considerable profit. A lot of our data is "circulated" by...
Being the best - or what do we know about doping?
Doping in sport has been a phenomenon known for centuries, despite the fact that already in ancient Greece any cheating at the Olympics was severely punished. Today's medicine, catering to the needs...
Benefits of laziness
The so-called "laziness" has a rather pejorative connotation. It is often associated with slowness, sluggishness, negligence, incompetence, parasitism... It is generally perceived as a negative...
Impact of lifestyle changes on physical and mental health
Many people are convinced that health is an external issue, beyond our control, as if it were a matter of chance that some people get ill and others do not. Often, subconsciously, we don't want to...
Polio is back and attacking!
Poliomyelitis (the name it goes by in Poland, or acute Sudden Infantile Palsy) is caused by a virus called polio, which is transmitted by inhalation. Food or with infected objects. It is called the...
Vasectomy and its impact on men's sexual performance
Vasectomy is a procedure that does not affect sexual function. It is a 99% effective method of contraception chosen by men and importantly safe and legal. The man has the ability to have sexual...
Does our mood affect the quality of our sleep?
The concentration of hormones in our body determines not only our physical health but also our mental health (mood, humour). Research carried out in various centres studying sleep problems (United...
Is a stereotype always wrong?
A stereotype is a certain type of categorisation that underpins our perception of the world. We assume that it is wrong and therefore sometimes hurtful, but it is based on certain real...
Do probiotics really fight stress?
Probiotic bacteria arelactic acid bacteria and bifidobacteria. They are found in the human gastrointestinal tract and perform a number of very important functions from facilitating digestion to...
Do triglycerides prolong life?
Triglycerides are a type of fat that are essential for our body to function properly. However, it is necessary to control their amount in the body, as an excess can lead to cardiovascular problems....
The doctor on the internet or the image of a professional
The internet space is a place where information flows very quickly and efficiently. This brings with it both opportunities and threats for the doctor as a professional. Access to up-to-date...
Chronic respiratory failure - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Breathing is one of the most important processes in our body. Because we breathe, we live. Various illnesses, highly stressful situations or accidents can lead to respiratory problems. Chronic...
Interesting fact about star anise
Star anise , also called star anise, was originally used as a spice in our cooking. It is worth mentioning here that already the ancient Greeks used it to "cure" certain diseases. Nowadays, it is...
What is the healthiest rice for us?
There are many different varieties of rice in the shops. Most of us eat white rice, but it is worth considering which is the healthiest for our bodies.
Eating meat causes cancer?
Studies presented by scientists, report that eating meat leads to the development of cancer. Should everyone therefore give up eating it?
Food and the immune system
We are hearing more and more about how the type and quality of the food we eat has a huge impact on our immunity.
