Bone density decreases with age. While this is a normal process, some people are more affected than others. If the value is -2.5 or less, people are diagnosed with osteoporosis, a disease that is characterized by reduced bone mass and the loss of tissue within the connective tissue structures. As bones become weaker, the risk of falls and fractures increases...

Avocados not only taste delicious, they also offer a number of health benefits, that is the reason why they are considered a superfood. In fact, the green fruit is high in fiber, unsaturated fats, especially monounsaturated fats (healthy fats), and other beneficial components, such as minerals and vitamins, that are associated with good health. The heart, intestines, metabolism and cells...

Headaches such as migraine are a leading cause of morbidity worldwide, but most treatments provide only partial relief. While scientists know that migraines and related headaches are caused by activity in a part of the nervous system known as the trigeminal ganglion (TG), it remains unclear which genes and cell types of the TG are involved. By analyzing human and...

Some people suffer from certain long-term consequences after a corona disease, which fall under the term Long COVID. The most common symptoms include exhaustion, breathing difficulties, fatigue, shortness of breath, memory and concentration difficulties as well as a general decline in quality of life. After 12 weeks of symptoms, one speaks of the so-called post-COVID syndrome. Some patients, particularly those who...

Food allergies are a serious and growing problem in the West, affecting between 2 and 3 percent of adults and 4 percent of children. Many foods can cause allergic reactions, and this situation is further complicated by what is known as cross-reactions, whereby an allergy to one food can trigger an allergic reaction to another food. There are no treatments...

Millions of people suffer from sleep difficulties such as insomnia, jet lag and other circadian disorders. In fact, sleep problems have increased in recent years, which is not least due to the emergence of the corona virus. It is reported that the consumption of herbal sleep aids has increased by 40 to 50 percent and sleep laboratories are overflowing. Unfortunately...

A combination of genetic and environmental risk factors contribute to heart disease, which is responsible for about a third of all deaths worldwide. A buildup of plaque in the arteries that supply blood to the heart causes coronary artery disease, the most common type of heart disease, and can also block blood vessels, causing heart attacks. Previous studies have already...

Osteoporosis is the most common age-related bone disease, affecting hundreds of millions of people worldwide. It is estimated that one in three women and one in five men over the age of 50 suffer from osteoporotic fractures. Some risk factors for osteoporosis, such as old age and being female or having a family history of the disease are inevitable. However...

There are a number of superfruits that should not be missing from your diet as they promote good health. In addition to the well-known types of fruit and vegetables such as avocado, kale, beetroot and pomegranate, there are also lesser known ones that have recently become popular. This also includes acerola, a plant species from the Malpighian family that is...

Exercise is not only important for the health of our body, the brain also benefits from it. Research shows that regular endurance training have positive effect on the brain even in middle age. Regular Exercise Improves Executive Functions Everyone knows that exercise is essential for good health, as it can prevent various diseases and prolong life. However, according to research...