seca stories

08 August 2016 -   In seca’s history of over 175 years, human health has always been the company’s main focus. It is the patients who benefit from the high quality devices and it is the people who have dedicated their lives to health care. By offering customized products and solutions, seca aims to support patients and the day to day work of people in health care, in the best possible way.  

03 August 2016 -   Southeast Asia is a fashionable travel destination. Millions of tourists flock to countries like Thailand and Vietnam for their beaches, culture and culinary highlights. Yet when visiting these areas, one should pay special attention to certain health aspects.  

27 July 2016 -   So-called superfoods have become an established alternative for basic healthy nutrition. They are said to contain many health-supporting elements, that claim to be healthier than basic natural nutrients. We would like to take a critical look at what hides behind the appraisal of these popular superfoods. In this article, we will explore their effects and offer possible alternatives.  

20 July 2016 -   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.  

18 July 2016 -   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.  

13 July 2016 -   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.  

11 July 2016 -   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.