Salt and the immune system

A study a few months ago by researchers at the University of Bonn found that a diet high in salt is not only detrimental to blood pressure, but also to the immune system.

It has been found, first in laboratory guinea pigs and later also in human volunteers, that too much salt reduces the immune system’s ability to defend itself against bacterial infections, which can occur more severely.

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Fiber helps you feel full longer, prevents constipation and offers a host of other health benefits. But we don’t consume enough of it. Here’s how to put some fiber into

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In the case of migraine or other forms of headache, the first advice is to take an anti-inflammatory and/or analgesic medication from the earliest warning, to nip the pain in

Alcohol: when does pleasure become a problem?

Not being able to do without drinking while trying hard. Drinking in secret from family and friends. Giving alcohol priority over professional commitments, family and social relationships, giving up trips,

Yoga: how to relax in 12 moves

In recent decades, the yoga has practically conquered the Western world, coming in many variations and promising, depending on the case, to relax and relieve stress, promote mental and physical

Diseases that pets can transmit to us

Our furry friends, feathered or scaly, can be the cause of all sorts of diseases: from cat scratch disease to salmonella, rabies or even plague.

A Heart Disease?

Fatigue can sometimes be a warning sign of a heart problem.

The warning signs of low blood pressure

It is well known that it is not good to have high blood pressure, but having low blood pressure can also lead to problems. Let’s look at the symptoms to

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