📅 3. 9. 2024
Multiple sclerosis (sklerosis multiplex) is a degenerative disease that affects the central nervous system (CNS). The name "multiple sclerosis" reflects the nature of this disease. The word "sclerosis" comes from the Greek word "skleros," which means "hard." It is termed "multiple" because it...
📅 3. 9. 2024
Headaches affect a significant portion of the population, and they cannot always be classified as migraines. The most common types of headaches are tension-type or vasomotor headaches, which account for over 90% of all headaches. Migraine is defined as a...
📅 3. 9. 2024
Tetany is an issue that troubles a large number of people, most of whom are unaware that it is indeed tetany. Its manifestations can not only diminish quality of life but also, in some situations, seriously endanger health. However, prevention and...
📅 3. 9. 2024
Epilepsy (also known as seizures) is a condition that results from excessive electrical activity in the brain and nervous system. In a healthy brain, the transmission of electrical impulses between cells is controlled by regulatory mechanisms. However, in cases of epilepsy, situations occur...
📅 3. 9. 2024
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) or hyperkinetic disorder, also known as attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity, is a condition that includes: inattention, hyperactivity, impulsive behavior. The issues are chronic and are not caused by neurological, sensory, or motor disorders or...
📅 3. 9. 2024
Tinnitus (from the Latin tinnire – to ring) refers to a range of sounds that the affected individual perceives subjectively. This problem typically persists long-term and significantly affects quality of life because it complicates the ability to concentrate on daily...
📅 3. 9. 2024
Insomnia is a problem that affects up to a third of the global population. It is not just the inability to fall asleep, but also the inability to sleep without frequent awakenings and not waking up earlier than needed. If...
📅 3. 9. 2024
A number of people are convinced that individuals who "work with their heads" do not have as high nutritional demands as their physically active counterparts. However, the opposite is true. The brain is the biggest consumer of energy among all...
📅 3. 9. 2024
Dementia is a collective term for a group of diseases that lead to the gradual deterioration of cognitive functions. It is not a specific disease but a syndrome resulting from various pathological processes in the brain. A common feature is...
📅 3. 9. 2024
Omega-3 fatty acids are essential polyunsaturated fats that the human body cannot produce in sufficient quantities on its own and relies on dietary intake. From a physiological perspective, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) have crucial significance. These substances...
📅 21. 3. 2022
Dementia is a mental illness that affects certain brain functions and manifests as an impairment of intellect, memory, and personality. The most common cause is Alzheimer's disease, with the main risk factor being age. This issue is being increasingly discussed...