Health-enhancing Physical Activity – Modern Lifestyle – Minimizing Risks And Detecting Chances!

Abstract. Physical inactivity has reached a sociooeconomical dimension equal to smoking and obesity. It is the forth leading cause for premature mortality and ...

Conservative therapy of obesity

Abstract. Obesity is known to be one of the biggest health issues worldwide. In my opinion, rather than being a medical problem, obesity seems to be a philosophical, ecological, economical, sociocultural, and psychological ...

Health outcomes of vegetarian nutrition – an update

Abstract. Vegetarianism is characterized not by a uniform kind of diet but is practiced in various variants. The two major forms are lacto-ovo-vegetarian and vegan diets. Vegetarians living in Western ...

Superdosing

Abstract. This review article summarizes the origins of the supraphysiological ingestion of micronutrients in the modern society, where «non-essential consumption» growth is a dominating mantra for all aspects of life, including medicine and ...

Putting dietary dogmas through the grinder: how much remains on the bone?

Abstract. Dietary recommendations are based on shaky ground [1, 2]. This is in contrast to the perception of many people that imperatives and interdictions related to eating and ...

Skin aging and dermatologic cosmetology

Abstract. The following article gives an overview on skin aging processes (endogenous vs. exogenous) and associated dermatological problems. In addition, the information provided should enable primary care ...

Overdiagnosis – Risks and Hazards

Abstract. Traditionally the clinical history and physical examination represent the cornerstones of clinical diagnostics. The rapid technological progress have dramatically changed the diagnostic possibilities. This has ...

Lifestyle drugs: never-ending fun?

Abstract. Lifestyle drugs are drugs that are used without a medical indication in order to improve the appearance, physical performance and / or quality of life. In a given individual, it is often difficult to decide ...