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Οι διακοπές υποτίθεται ότι μας απομακρύνουν από την πίεση της καθημερινότητας, το πεπτικό σύστημα, όμως, δεν υποδέχεται πάντα με την ίδια ευκολία αυτή την αλλαγή. Ένας άνθρωπος που συνήθως έχει σταθερή λειτουργία του εντέρου μπορεί, μόλις ταξιδέψει, να περάσει αρκετές ημέρες χωρίς κένωση ή να εμφανίσει σκληρά κόπρανα, φούσκωμα και κοιλιακή δυσφορία. Η «δυσκοιλιότητα των διακοπών» ή «του ταξιδιώτη» δεν αποτελεί ξεχωριστή ιατρική διάγνωση. Περιγράφει μια προσωρινή μεταβολή των συνηθειών του εντέρου, η οποία συνδέεται με το ταξίδι και τις αλλαγές που το συνοδεύουν. Τα διαφορετικά ωράρια γευμάτων, οι άγνωστες τουαλέτες, οι πολύωρες μετακινήσεις, η μειωμένη πρόσληψη υγρών και φυτικών ινών και η αλλαγή στη σωματική δραστηριότητα μπορούν να λειτουργήσουν συνδυαστικά. Το National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases αναφέρει ρητά το ταξίδι, την αλλαγή της καθημερινής ρουτίνας και της διατροφής, την αναβολή της κένωσης, την αφυδάτωση και την περιορισμένη φυσική δραστηριότητα ...
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Holidays are supposed to offer a break from everyday life, yet the digestive system does not always welcome the change. A person who is usually regular may suddenly go several days without a bowel movement, experience hard stools, bloating or discomfort shortly after travelling. “Holidays constipation” or “traveller’s constipation” is not a separate medical diagnosis. It describes a temporary change in bowel habits associated with travel and the disruption that often accompanies it. Different meal times, unfamiliar toilets, long journeys, lower fluid intake, less fibre and changes in physical activity can all contribute. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases specifically identifies travel, changes in diet and routine, ignoring the urge to have a bowel movement, dehydration and insufficient activity as possible causes of constipation. For most people, the problem is short-lived and improves when a more familiar routine is restored. Persistent constipat...
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After swimming in the sea or a pool, or even after taking a shower, it is common for a small amount of water to remain trapped in the external ear canal. The ear may feel blocked, sounds may seem muffled or there may be a distinctive sensation of water moving when the head is tilted. In most cases, this is a temporary irritation that resolves once the water drains or evaporates. When moisture remains inside the ear canal, however, it can disrupt the skin’s protective environment and encourage microorganisms to grow. This can lead to otitis externa, commonly known as swimmer’s ear. The difference between simply trapped water and early inflammation is not always obvious at first. It is therefore important to recognise which symptoms require attention and which attempts to clean the ear may do more harm than good. Why does water become trapped in the ear? The external auditory canal is a narrow passage leading from the outer ear to the eardrum. It is not completely straight, so a smal...
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During hot summer nights, air conditioning can make the difference between uninterrupted, restorative sleep and hours of sweating, discomfort and repeated awakenings. Many people, however, hesitate to leave it running because they fear waking up with a cold, a sore throat, nasal congestion or muscular stiffness. Air conditioning does not directly cause the common cold because colds are viral infections. It can, however, create conditions that irritate the nose, throat, eyes and airways, particularly when the temperature is excessively low, the air becomes too dry, the airflow is directed towards the body or the filters are poorly maintained. Cold air does not cause the common cold According to the CDC, a cold is an upper respiratory infection caused by any of more than 200 respiratory viruses, with rhinoviruses being the most frequent cause. A person must be exposed to one of these viruses to develop a cold. A low air-conditioning setting cannot generate the virus inside the body. It i...
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On 9 July 2026, Greece’s National Public Health Organization, EODY, announced the country’s first diagnosed case of West Nile virus infection for the current transmission season. The patient was over 60 years old, had developed meningoencephalitis and was most likely exposed in Agia Paraskevi, Attica. The situation subsequently evolved. According to the EODY epidemiological report published on 22 July 2026, 21 locally acquired cases had been recorded, including 20 involving the central nervous system. No deaths had been reported. This does not mean that almost every infection causes neurological disease. Mild and asymptomatic infections are rarely diagnosed, while surveillance is more likely to detect patients who require hospital care. EODY estimates that every recorded neuroinvasive case may correspond to approximately 140 additional people with mild or asymptomatic infection. How is the virus transmitted? West Nile virus is transmitted mainly through the bite of infected common mosq...
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Is it time to rethink what "energy" really means? For years, energy drinks have been the go-to choice for people looking for a quick boost to get through demanding workdays, intense workouts, and fast-paced lifestyles. Today, however, a growing number of men are looking for a different approach. Rather than relying solely on caffeine and sugar, they are choosing premium food supplements that combine botanical extracts, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals as part of a balanced wellness routine. This is the philosophy behind OLDSPELL ALPHA. A Formula Built on Four Pillars 1. Adaptogenic Botanicals OLDSPELL ALPHA combines four carefully selected botanical ingredients: - Ashwagandha - Maca - Panax Ginseng - Siberian Ginseng These botanicals have been traditionally used for centuries across different cultures and are now widely included in premium men's wellness formulations worldwide. Their long history of traditional use has made them some of the most recognise...
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Το "Energy Pill" για άνδρες που δεν πίνουν Energy Drinks Μήπως ήρθε η ώρα να επαναπροσδιορίσουμε τι σημαίνει «ενέργεια»; Για χρόνια, τα energy drinks αποτέλεσαν τη δημοφιλέστερη επιλογή για όσους αναζητούσαν μια γρήγορη ώθηση μέσα στην απαιτητική καθημερινότητα. Εργασία, γυμναστήριο, πολύωρες υποχρεώσεις και έντονοι ρυθμοί ζωής οδήγησαν εκατομμύρια ανθρώπους στην κατανάλωση ποτών με υψηλή περιεκτικότητα σε καφεΐνη και ζάχαρη. Σήμερα, όμως, ολοένα και περισσότεροι άνδρες αναζητούν μια διαφορετική προσέγγιση. Αντί για μια στιγμιαία αίσθηση διέγερσης, επιλέγουν συμπληρώματα που συνδυάζουν βότανα, βιταμίνες, μέταλλα και άλλα θρεπτικά συστατικά, ως μέρος μιας πιο ισορροπημένης καθημερινής φροντίδας του οργανισμού. Με αυτή τη φιλοσοφία δημιουργήθηκε το OLDSPELL ALPHA. Μια φόρμουλα βασισμένη σε τέσσερις πυλώνες 1. Προσαρμογόνα βότανα Η σύνθεση του OLDSPELL ALPHA περιλαμβάνει: - Ashwagandha - Maca - Panax Ginseng - Siberian Ginseng Πρόκειται για φυτικά συστατι...
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