The nature of a bone fracture depends on various factors, but it can always be placed in one of two categories: fractures caused by trauma or spontaneous fractures of pathological origin (caused by illness). Bone fractures are more common among elderly people, for various reasons. Above all, the process of ageing makes the bones susceptible…
Over the centuries, salt had such a strategic role in the conservation of food that, in Roman times, soldiers’ salaries could be paid in salt. Indeed, the Italian word for “salary” refers to payment for work. However, the excessive consumption of salt in the kitchen favours hypertension, osteoporosis (because it facilitates the excretion of calcium)…
Spring has finally returned: the days are getting longer and the sun is getting warmer. Unfortunately, spring may also awaken unpleasant disorders such as anxiety and stress, fatigue, irritability and headaches. These are some of the symptoms of “Spring Malaise” that may affect mood and body and worsen chronic illnesses. Spring Malaise is a widespread…