A Mediterranean diet can improve the health of children and adolescents. The Mediterranean diet is associated with many health and survival benefits for adults. According to the pathologist, Professor of the Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine at the Treatment Clinic of the EKPA Medical Faculty (Alexandra Hospital) Theodora Psaltopoulou and Biologus Panagiota Zacharakis, now … Read more

The world’s population is aging, and the numbers bear it out. The number of people aged 65 and over worldwide is projected to more than double from 761 million in 2021 to 1.6 billion in 2050, with the number of people aged 80 and over growing even faster. At the same time, depressive symptoms (resulting … Read more

A new study shows that eating fruit can protect us from future symptoms of depression. In a major new study conducted by the National University of Singapore’s Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine (NUS Medicine), researchers found that eating more fruit in middle age can significantly reduce the risk. depression in the following years. A … Read more

Food in summer gives a different taste especially when enjoyed after the sea and includes fresh seasonal food. From juicy tomatoes to refreshing watermelons, your doctor and dietitian will definitely tell you to stock up on everything that’s picked for both taste and nutritional value this season. So what should you stock up on if … Read more

West Nile virus is transmitted by the bite of infected mosquitoes The first death in Greece was recorded by the Serres Regional Unit West Nile virus For the 2024 broadcast season. The fatal case is expected to be announced with the weekly report of the epidemiological control of the infection of the National Public Health … Read more

White sugar, brown sugar, honey, artificial sweeteners, plant-based sugar substitutes… The options… endless! White sugar, brown sugar, honey, artificial sweeteners, plant-based sugar substitutes… The options are endless for coffee, tea or yogurt. But which is the healthiest? Is sugar healthy or not? Sugar, its simplest form, glucose, isn’t bad for the body, says nutritionist Natalie … Read more

Parvovirus (Parvovirus B19) shows a pan-European epidemic. Last spring, it caused the death of a 3.5-year-old girl in our country and caused many fights in a childcare center in Thessaloniki. Parvovirus has invaded us in Greece in recent months. Although scientists are reassuring, they ask parents to pay attention to their children’s symptoms. As they … Read more

The gut relies on the right balance of different bacteria to digest the food we eat and prevent infection and inflammation. Poor gut health is linked to increased risk of chronic disease, decreased immunity, anxiety and even depression. How to keep it healthy? Starting with the foods we choose to consume. The best vegetables for … Read more

The center will enable the treatment of epilepsy patients in Crete, but also in southern Greece more widely The establishment and operation of the first epilepsy center in Crete based at Heraklion University General Hospital (PAGNI) will be funded by the American Pancreatic Union. , with Stavros Arnautaki, Governor of Crete Province. The first vice … Read more

With an average annual per capita consumption of 9.2 liters of alcohol, Europeans are the heaviest drinkers in the world. Europeans are the heaviest drinkers in the world, with an average annual per capita consumption of 9.2 liters of alcohol, according to a statement from the European division of the World Health Organization (WHO). “The … Read more

The increased activity of the virus continues to be recorded, and the trend of hospitalization is increasing. The coronavirus continues to grow, with cases and hospitalizations increasing and 35 new deaths. According to the weekly report of the epidemiological control of respiratory infections published by EODY for the period July 15 – July 21, 2024, … Read more

Keeping our body well hydrated (adequate fluid intake) is especially important for our physical and mental health. And this is even more important in the summer. Keeping our body well hydrated (adequate fluid intake) is especially important for our physical and mental health. And this is even more important in the summer. Daily hydration needs … Read more