Sun protects the bones Vitamin D is the only vitamin that the human body can produce itself – thanks to sunlight. Yet almost three-quarters of all Austrians are insufficiently equipped with this essential component. The vitamin balance can be restored easily with outdoor exercise and a balanced diet. The good news: Vitamin D (calciferol) is...
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Metabolic syndrome
Dangerous derailment Too many cigarettes, too much food, not enough movement. What the body normally graciously forgives in its young years starts to become a problem starting at a certain age. Nearly half of all adults who suffer under a “derailment of the metabolism” are over 60 years of age. Medical specialists have a term...
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Living with diabetes
There are around a half million people living with diabetes throughout Austria. However, provided that it is recognised early on, those affected by diabetes can often live a very normal life. While the number of youths affected by diabetes (0.3 % all have type 1 diabetes) remains constant, it is increasing among the older generation....
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