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Currently, large areas around the earth are being affected by an unexpected heat wave. While the temperatures and hours of daily sunshine have reached record levels in many places, having a cold drink is always a welcome refreshment, at least in the short term.
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Every four years, countries around the world fill their shops with items in their national colors, thousands of people stream into stadiums and millions gather in front of their televisions - hardly any other sports event ignites as much enthusiasm as the World Cup.
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Be it diabetes mellitus type 2, arterial hypertension or cardiovascular diseases – these so-called civilization diseases are on the rise all around the world. Despite a variety of possible causes, above all, it is our sedentary lifestyles that contribute to their development.
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Today's world is digital, cross-linked and smart. Computers, mobile phones and tablets are reaching all corners of the earth and have revolutionized many areas of life. Information is available almost everywhere and at any time, global communication is part of everyday life, and once unimaginable amounts of data are processed within seconds and stored locally within the cloud. Few developments have changed human civilization as profoundly as computers and the Internet.
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In many regions of the world, the number of overweight people in relation to the total population keeps steadily increasing. This is a development which also affects women of childbearing age, as excessive weight is associated with a variety of health risks for both mothers and their unborn children. Already, a body mass index (BMI) of 26 kg/m2 can delay the onset of pregnancy. This is due to hormonal changes that affect the cycle and other body functions.
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Worldwide obesity is on the rise. Although its negative influence on our health has already been proven many times, the number of people affected by obesity is steadily increasing. Why do people gain weight and why is it so difficult for many of us to lose the excess weight? Neuroscientists and psychologists have investigated this very question while looking for the causes of obesity. They examined the influence of high-calorie, high-sugar and high-fat diets on the brain, as well as their influence on behavior, and compared them with other drugs.
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Throughout our entire lives, our diet directly affects our health. For our bodies to function properly, our diets need to be balanced and based on our needs; rich in nutrients, vitamins and minerals. With advanced age, the risk of malnutrition increases due to a combination of different factors. Malnutrition can occur in two forms: the quantitative form and the qualitative form, in which either the amount of energy supplied or the composition of the foods are inadequate. Consequently, the risk of obesity or malnutrition rises.
Strong differences in nutritional status can have serious health consequences, as such differences lower our performance while also increasing the risk of…
