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Osteoporosis – honey, did I shrink?

-   Osteoporosis, also known as bone atrophy, is the most common bone disease among the elderly. The main effects of osteoporosis are a reduction of bone substance and the decrease of bone mineral density.  


Summer, sunshine, sun burns – how to protect your skin

-   With the beginning of summer vacation, the weather is finally starting to feel like summer. Many people on vacation will use their time to extensively sun bathe and that is why it’s so imperative to remember to use the right sun protection. Sunburns significantly increase the risk of developing skin cancer – especially during childhood.  


Protein shakes – magic bullets or a costly advertisement lie?

Nutritionist Nelly Kreß explains if and why an additional protein supplement is necessary

-   There are currently many different dietary supplements available on the market which contain an increased level of protein. Most of these products are protein shakes made from egg white. Their producers advertise these supplements to support muscle buildup and burning fat. For this reason, my patients often ask me whether they should add protein shakes to their training plan or diet. There is no one answer that is applicable to everyone.  


The alphabet of a healthy heart: Fats

No more butter on your bread!

-   There is no nutritional component in the foods we eat that is as ambivalently treated as fat. The older generations praise fats as an essential energy source, which is strongly linked to their experiences during post war and the golden era. The younger generations don’t want to abstain from fats because of their ability to naturally enhance flavours. Yet nearly everyone who sets high value to a healthy nutrition plan, will have a guilty conscience when eating fatty products.  


Other countries, other afflictions

-   Every summer, millions of people travel to cities all over the world. The main goal for many travellers is to find relaxation and discover new countries and new cultures. To be able to completely enjoy your time abroad, the health aspects of such a journey should be taken into account. In our travel column we regularly share current and country specific information as well as practical health tips for spending time in foreign countries.  


Deep vein thrombosis – an avoidable travel mishap

-   The summer vacation season is about to begin, and for many people this is the busiest time of the year for traveling to faraway destinations by plane or bus.  


Determining your body composition in only 17 seconds

-   Part 1: seca mBCA 515 – Precise results in just a few steps:   Imagine having a machine in your practice, which can not only determine precise measurement data for your patients’ body compositions, but can also graphically display this information on a monitor – in only 17 seconds! The seca mBCA 515 was designed to do exactly this. The best part is that during the device’s development, we placed a strong emphasis on user friendliness, so as to offer you the best support in your daily work.   We guarantee your satisfaction.