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Why seasonal allergies are becoming more and more common
Spring and summer are traditionally associated with blooming gardens and pleasant walks in the fresh air. However, for many people these seasons bring not joy, but sneezing, itchy eyes and stuffy noses. Seasonal allergies, or hay fever, are becoming increasingly common and intense.
May 233 min read


Physical Activity
Researchers in the UK have found that physical activity could mitigate some side effects of cancer treatment, such as brain fog and nerve damage.
May 121 min read


The most comprehensive guide to Portuguese bread ever made
There are many types of bread in Portugal, each region has its own specialities.
May 112 min read


Health trackers. Major fitness trend or management tool?
(Available in EN | RU) We live in an era of constant health monitoring and the belief that "what gets measured gets managed". And the number of self-monitored indicators is increasing every year. And with them, the market for health monitoring gadgets and apps is growing.
May 713 min read


How to take control of your health: an expert approach to training... and life
(Available in EN | RU) Many people one day realise: it can't go on like this - it's time to take health and life into their own hands. But determination is often shattered by a plethora of conflicting advice: from biohacking to yoga, from strength training to trendy group exercise classes.
May 33 min read


Why does hearing get worse as we get older?
Sometimes someone else might notice problems with your hearing before you do. As we get older, one change often creeps in more subtly than others: the slow decline of our hearing.
May 34 min read


Mitochondria for transplant: how "rebooting" cells can prolong youthfulness
If cells had a passport, mitochondria would be in it as the birthplace of energy. These tiny organelles are the body's true power plants. But what if they could be replaced, like a battery in a remote control? Scientists say you can. And it could be the key to prolonging youth.
May 22 min read


Eating habits
A report by the University of Copenhagen has found that a balanced diet with a moderate amount of healthy animal protein outperforms a more plant-based diet in terms of healthy ageing.
May 11 min read


Anti-stress diet: How psychobiotics help improve mental health
In recent years, scientists have increasingly focused on the connection between the gut and the brain, known as the gut-brain axis. One key element of this connection is psychobiotics - probiotic microorganisms that can have a positive impact on mental health.
Apr 302 min read


Habits at the physical level (body, health, energy)
This is the foundation on which everything else is built. Without physical resilience, it is difficult to adapt, build connections, and keep a clear mind. It is the body that first reacts to the stress of moving, and it is through it that we can regain control and confidence.
Apr 302 min read


Obesity: disease or symptom?
Traditionally, obesity has been seen as a risk factor for diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and stroke.
Apr 302 min read


Diet as an investment portfolio
Harvard Medical School physician and researcher Robert Schmerling suggests thinking exactly like this: as an investor who is assembling a portfolio for years to come.
Apr 292 min read


Health at 40. What to do - the top secret from a movement specialist
Health at 40. What to do - the top secret from a movement specialist
Apr 291 min read


From Spinal Trauma to Marathon. How SPORT really affects your health.
This incredible story is about a girl who survived a terrible spinal cord injury at the age of 12 and returned to life with new meaning.
Apr 291 min read


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