Contraception Where can I get contraception? Which method of contraception suits me? Whatever questions you have about getting and using contraception, this guide can help. It aims to give practical information to everyone who wants to know more about contraception, including teenagers; women in their 20s, 30s and 40s; and anyone with a question about the method they use or are thinking...

What is a food allergy? Genuine food allergy is rare; about 2% of the population (and 8% of children under the age of three) are affected. A food allergy is a rapid and potentially serious response to a food by your immune system. It can trigger classic allergy symptoms such as a rash, wheezing and itching. The most common food allergies among adults are to fish and shellfish and nuts – i...

Anger is a normal, healthy emotion. But managing anger can be a problem for many people who find it difficult to keep their anger under control. Health issues linked to unresolved anger include high blood pressure, heart attack, depression, anxiety, colds, flu and problems with digestion. But anger doesn’t have to be a problem. “You can control your anger, and you have a responsibi...

We examine the evidence behind the health claims of 10 of the most popular so-called superfoods. So-called, because in fact there is no official definition of a superfood and the EU has banned the use of the word on packaging. But that hasn't stopped many food brands from funding academics to research the health benefits of their product. The superfood trend exploits the fact that healthy li...

Πόσοι από εσάς ξέρετε πως λένε, ότι δεν πρέπει να πίνουν τίποτα πριν πάνε για ύπνο, διότι θα πρέπει να ξυπνάνε κατά τη διάρκεια της νύχτας;   ΛΑΘOΣ!   Κάτι άλλο που δεν ήξερα … Ρώτησα το γιατρό μου γιατί οι άνθρωποι ο...

Υπάρχει τρόπος να κοιμάστε καλύτερα το καλοκαίρι, χωρίς να ιδρώνετε και χωρίς να στριφογυρίζετε για να βρείτε μια δροσερή γωνιά στο σεντόνι εάν δεν σας αρέσει να κοιμάστε με κλιματιστικό;  Οι παρακάτω ιδέες θα σας βο�...

Unusual Personality Test That Will Reveal Much about Your Perception of Life One of the basic rules of this test is to write what you feel and what first comes to mind. It’s fine if you have the same answers to different questions. Do not read all at once! Read the questions one by one and do not rush. It will not be so interesting to see the next question if you are still writing the answer to...

If your job entails long hours behind a desk, you may notice your waistline gaining inches. Sitting for long periods slows your metabolism, which can lead to weight gain. Although you could buy treadmill desks and desk risers so you can stand while you work, these items can be costly. Luckily, you can do other things at your desk to burn calories without breaking your budget.   Tap it Out...

When it comes to heart health, it's important that we think not only of our own cardiovascular health but also that of future generations. A study last year found that obese children and teens have as much plaque in their arteries as a 45-year-old adult, setting them up for heart disease and other serious health conditions much earlier than their parents. If you've got kids, of course you want to...

Η δοσολογία ορισμένων φαρμάκων μπορεί να διαφοροποιηθεί τους μήνες του καλοκαιριού. Όπως, για παράδειγμα, τα αντιπηκτικά –κουμαρινικά φάρμακα που με την ζέστη και την αφυδάτωση παρατηρείται παράταση της αντιπηκτικής...