The main goal of Precision Medicine is to detect the underlying causes of pathological conditions and diseases, through cellular and genetic analyses and then, based on the diagnostic findings, to develop strictly individualized treatment protocols. Thus, the therapeutic benefit of the patients is maximized and...
Prevention is the effort we make to eliminate the causes that can potentially lead to the presence of a problem, so as to prevent its occurrence. In the field of health, Prevention consists of the actions we take and all other necessary measures, with the...
It is well known that life expectancy has been extended. Most of us will live to be 80 to 90 years old on average and half of these years we may suffer from various diseases. Chronic diseases such as Hypercholesterolemia, Diabetes, Hypertension, Cardiovascular Diseases, Autoimmune Diseases...
How do we age? Are we aging fast or slow? In order to answer this question, we need to compare our chronological age versus the biological one. The Chronological age is easily determined. It's the age. Without a doubt, everyone wants to be younger biologically...
Consuming sugar carries many risks for our health. First of all, sugar is considered harmful to our teeth and is responsible for weight gain. Avoiding consumption can help reduce the chances of developing diabetes, weight loss, and significantly improve the appearance of our skin. However, eliminating...
Oxygen is essential for all higher living organisms, as it helps produce energy from organic matter. Through this specific process, in addition to energy production, oxygen free radicals are created. These are highly active molecules, which are created as by-products of normal metabolism (endogenous) and...
The immune system effectively protects the body from various harmful microorganisms. However, there are times when the immune system becomes weak and unable to function properly. But no matter how much we try to strengthen our immune system through diet, this is largely possible only through...
Hormones are biomolecules that are produced in our body, circulate in our blood and regulate the activity of cells, tissues and organs. They act as "messengers", which transmit various information from one receptor of our body to another. Hormones are responsible for our behavior and reaction...
Headaches are one of the most common medical issues that affect the functionality and daily life of many people. They can affect anyone regardless of age, race and gender. They can also occur on any part of the head, on either side of the head...
During sleep, the functions of the human body slow down, which helps significantly in the recovery of the body's energy reserve. That is why adequate sleep plays an important role in our health. Many people experience sleep disorders. This is a fairly common phenomenon that...
