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Eating habits during the spring lockdown of 2020

Eating habits during the spring lockdown of 2020

The introduction of the national lockdown on 19 March 2020 greatly affected the previous way of life in the Republic of Croatia. Chronic non-communicable diseases, as well as increased body mass index, are associated with more severe forms of the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. In addition to physical activity, the importance of nutrition in maintaining overall health is emphasized, as well as the necessary role in the optimal functioning of the immune system.

The health impact of high-heeled shoes

The health impact of high-heeled shoes

In the modern world, high-heeled shoes have become a fashion symbol of female sexuality. Scientific studies have confirmed that women who wear high-heeled shoes are deemed more attractive by men. Guéguen’s research showed a linear correlation between heel height and the likelihood of men’s helping behavior. Namely, the higher the heel the higher the likelihood of men offering and providing assistance.

mRNA vaccines – all you need to know

mRNA vaccines – all you need to know

For the last three years, the world has been gripped by the coronavirus pandemic. Fear and panic of the disease had been ever-present in the entirety of the world’s population until the arrival of the vaccine against the very same. Many different kinds of vaccines appeared in the market, manufactured by different pharmaceutical corporations, including the mRNA vaccine.

Achieving a perfect body and health by walking?

Achieving a perfect body and health by walking?

One of the most common New Year's resolutions is to increase physical activity. Perhaps a little underestimated activity, which is almost forgotten in the modern world, is walking.  Why is walking the first step to a "perfect" body and health?

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Scabies – self-effacing and problematic

Scabies – self-effacing and problematic

by | Mar 23, 2023

Scabies (lat. Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis) is a skin parasite that belongs to the scabies family (lat. Sarcoptidae) and is the cause of itching that affects 200 to 300 million people worldwide every year. How it is treated, what are the basic symptoms and which therapy to apply, read here.

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Physalis peruviana as an antioxidant

Physalis peruviana as an antioxidant

by | Jan 26, 2023

Considering that every other part of this plant besides fruit bears toxicity due to solanines and other solanine alkaloids, the fruits are the only part safe for consumption. Physalis peruviana achieves its medicinal merit through the antioxidant capacity of polyphenols found in the fruit.

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