Health Articles 2024, November

For many women, the word "bold" sounds like a sentence. In pursuit of an ideal figure, they try, first of all, to exclude from their menu all dishes containing fats, without having a clear idea of the role of these substances in metabolic processes. Why the human body needs fats, and how their deficiency manifests itself in the diet, we will try to find out

Several decades ago, basil (raikhan, rean, reagan) was considered a part of Caucasian or oriental cuisine, but today it has firmly taken its place on the tables of Russians. The greens of this plant have a strong, pleasant smell and a specific fresh taste, due to which it is included in almost all dry mixtures of herbs, as well as served fresh with meat and fish dishes

When deciding to get rid of a bad habit, not everyone can imagine what the consequences are to be faced. The process of quitting smoking for most people causes quite significant discomfort: mood swings, sleep disturbances, fatigue, decreased physical and intellectual activity and a number of other symptoms that reduce the quality of life

Skin imperfections in the heels (roughness, dryness, cracks, etc.) are a common problem. Sometimes fungal lesions become the cause, but more often problems arise either against the background of hypovitaminosis, metabolic disorders, or are the result of wearing improperly selected shoes or insufficiently serious attitude to hygiene procedures

The importance of the kidneys to the body can hardly be overestimated. According to statistics, nine out of every ten patients in the early stages of the development of the disease are unaware of its presence. To avoid trouble, it is important to know how the first period of renal dysfunction affects the human condition

We all get sick from time to time. And each of us wants to receive help from a person whom he trusts during this difficult period. Unfortunately, patients know surprisingly little about those who treat them. Myths about doctors are widespread in our society, but mostly they are not true

A person's health status depends on many factors. One of the most important is constant, but not exhausting, physical activity. In the presence of various ailments, experts often advise patients to go in for swimming, which rightfully occupies a leading place in the effectiveness of recovery, while having relatively few contraindications

The task of accurately establishing paternity is as ancient a problem as the search for the meaning of life. At all times, men were interested in whether they were raising children, or whether they were the children of a “neighbor”, but there were no effective tools for getting an unmistakable answer

The moment a child is born is a significant event in a woman's life. It is not surprising that at such a time, expectant mothers want to see close people next to them who can sympathize and provide real help. For decades, partner childbirth in our country has been impossible

The effect of coffee on the body is ambiguous. According to doctors, abuse of the drink leads to the opposite effect: depletion of the nervous system, malfunction of the heart, blood vessels, physical fatigue, and dehydration. Doctors recommend switching to decaffeinated coffee or replacing it with drinks that are similar in properties, but do not have a detrimental effect on the body

A person loses fluid on a daily basis - as a result of sweating, breathing, urination, and insufficient replenishment for various reasons can lead to dehydration of varying severity. Dehydration (dehydration) occurs already in the case of loss of fluid in the amount of 1% of the body weight and can lead to both mild thirst and death. It is the task of everyone who cares about their health to notice the signs of dehydration in time and eliminate them

The catchphrase "running from a heart attack" has long become the motto of people who support an active lifestyle. Moreover, running has become a kind of fashion trend: sales of treadmills in sporting goods stores are at a consistently high level. So is it really possible and necessary for all people, without exception, to run in order to get their portion of health, a charge of vigor and good mood?

Some children learn to read and write faster with a computer keyboard than with a pen. So can children be allowed to be at the computer for as long as they want? After all, adults themselves often work with this device all day long without loss of health. Maybe it's time to revise the old standards?

The philosophical and ethical roots of vegetarianism lie in ancient times

According to the World Health Organization, every third inhabitant of the Earth is overweight, and every tenth is obese. The reason for this phenomenon, according to experts, is rooted in one uncomfortable fact: most people consume much more calories than necessary. How is it that we overeat? Why is it so difficult to give up an extra portion of delicious food or additives?

Today we will talk about how to learn how to organize effective rest, sufficient to protect the body from the harm that the rapid pace of life does to health

In our country, pomegranate has long ceased to be an exotic product. Today it can be purchased all year round. Nevertheless, Russians consume this fruit relatively rarely. Unfortunately, not everyone is aware of its nutritional value and its remarkable medicinal properties. We decided to correct this omission and acquaint readers with the beneficial effects of pomegranate on the human body

Cosmetics designed to improve the condition of skin, nails and hair are used by every woman. The expenses for the regular purchase of fashionable widely advertised products of well-known companies for many become very tangible and significantly burden the family budget. Meanwhile, there are a number of inexpensive pharmaceutical preparations that may well be used for cosmetic purposes

The human body is almost 60% water. This is so important for the functioning of the body that the loss of only 1.5% of the fluid leads to unpleasant consequences. Problems associated with a shortage of water can overtake a healthy person if he spends several hours under the scorching sun without taking a drink with him, but it is easy to correct health in this case. Harder to minimize the effects of other causes of dehydration

Interest in antioxidants is constantly growing, but most of our fellow citizens know little about these substances. In addition, there are many myths, a significant part of which manufacturers of various food additives and other "miraculous" means are specially distributed in order to increase sales of their products

Many Russians prefer not to go to a doctor if they feel unwell, solving the problems that arise on their own. However, their actions, as a rule, have nothing to do with the Concept of Responsible Self-Treatment, officially adopted by the World Health Organization. Such people, in particular, not only do not have a clear idea of when it is possible to do without the help of professional doctors, but also do not understand what danger they are exposing themselves to

Winter came. New Year's holidays are coming with plentiful feasts. Most of our compatriots have fun lasting at least a week. During this time, few people can refrain from overeating and drinking alcohol. The consequences are already evident in the first days of the new year: malaise and discomfort traditionally arise as a result of excessive intake of strong drinks

Initially (from birth), the ability of different people to memorize is not the same, but, as a rule, memory weakens with age, which creates serious interference in professional activities and reduces the quality of life. Therefore, the knowledge of how to strengthen memory is necessary for every person

According to statistics, a modern person spends about 90% of his life indoors. It is not surprising that many develop ailments triggered by the inhalation of stale, excessively warm and dry air, saturated with substances harmful to health and pathogenic microorganisms. Meanwhile, it will not take much effort to improve the situation to a large extent. You just need to place plants in your apartment and workplace that can have a beneficial effect on the microclimate

Often, red eyes are a signal of some trouble in the body, caused by both external stimuli, allergens, and diseases that need examination and treatment. Let's look at 10 possible reasons that can lead to this kind of violation

Mushrooms are amazing inhabitants of our planet with many wonderful qualities. Thanks to one of them, the fungus Penicillium notatum, the first natural antibiotic, penicillin, was obtained almost 80 years ago. This discovery mankind owes millions of lives saved

The pituitary gland is an endocrine gland located at the base of the brain. It is one of the most important organs of the endocrine system: it produces hormones that regulate growth processes, metabolism and reproductive function. Pituitary neoplasms account for almost 15% of all intracranial tumors

The endocrine system plays an extremely important role in the human body; almost all vital processes are regulated by it. The endocrine glands (endocrine glands) produce special biologically active substances - hormones, which then enter the bloodstream and are transferred to the target organs, or, as they are also called, target organs. Disorders of this mechanism are fraught with the development of serious chronic pathologies

Women often complain that men do not understand them. Representatives of the stronger sex often make similar claims. The reason for both of them is usually considered insufficiently good attitude of the partner. According to experts, the reason is not at all, but that the brain of a man and the brain of a woman work so differently that difficulties arise by themselves

What troubles can really lie in wait for kids and how to make the life of a family and pets comfortable and safe?

Winter swimming in open water, which is called "winter swimming" in our country, is an officially recognized sport and one of the most extreme ways of hardening the body. Despite its immense popularity and proven health benefits, winter swimming is still surrounded by tenacious misconceptions

Dietary supplements (dietary supplements) over the past decades have entered our lives so thoroughly that it seems that it is already impossible to find a person who has not tried them at least once. At the same time, most of our compatriots have a vague idea of what dietary supplements are made of, how they act on the human body and how they differ from real medicines

Each of us has heard claims that homemade herbal medicines are less effective than finished pharmaceutical products. This is not true. Treatment with medicinal plants is an ancient and highly successful method of therapy. If some decoction or infusion does not work, the reason, as a rule, is rooted either in an inadequate choice of a medicinal herb, or in non-compliance with the rules for preparing a medicine

Chronic malnutrition is a condition that is dangerous for the normal growth of a child. The results of prolonged refusal to eat can be a weakness of the immune system, a decrease in brain activity, memory impairment, frequent illnesses and even developmental abnormalities. To identify the cause of the lack of appetite and eliminate it is the task of the parents and the pediatrician

Peeling in cosmetology is called a procedure by which the skin is freed from the top layer, consisting of dead, keratinized cells. This approach to improving appearance has existed since ancient times. Today, several methods of such cleansing are known: mechanical, chemical, enzymatic, radio wave, laser, ultrasonic and others

Drugs that interrupt or inhibit the vital activity of pathogenic microorganisms have been widely used in clinical practice since the 40s of the last century. Initially, only substances of natural (animal, plant or microbial) origin were called antibiotics, but over time this concept has expanded, and it also includes semi-synthetic and completely artificial antibacterial drugs

Coffee is a favorite drink of many. Over the past decades, it has been repeatedly declared that it is very harmful, sometimes extremely useful and even necessary for normal life. Despite the fact that this product has long become familiar to us, there are many myths about the properties of coffee and its effect on the human body. The most common of these misconceptions readers can meet today

It is known that the tissues of the human body atrophy if they do not receive the necessary loads. This fully applies to the cerebral cortex: when it is not loaded with work, it begins to function worse. As a result, memory decreases, a person becomes less intelligent, assimilates information more slowly, and has difficulty switching from one thought to another. These troubles can be avoided by providing the brain with constant, and, most importantly, varied work

Reduced body temperature is less than 35.8 ° C. It is sometimes difficult to establish the factors that caused it without a thorough examination, but most often this condition is caused by the reasons with which we will introduce you

Like many other organs of the human body (and even more so because of its importance), the liver has a high margin of safety. Nevertheless, her condition is affected by eating disorders, taking medications, bad habits, frequent stress and unfavorable environmental conditions. Liver dysfunctions can be manifested by external changes, which we will talk about today