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Cell phones lead to the development of pathological narcissism

American sociologist and technology expert, professor of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sherry Turtle says in an interview with Der Spiegel about the impact of smartphones on our lives.
03 July 2012, 09:02

What threatens to swim in prohibited places?

On a summer day it is always pleasant to plunge into cool water and hide from the heat. However, often people forget about security measures and swim in places not intended for this purpose.
02 July 2012, 11:26

How to deal with summer thirst

In summer, because of the heat and intense sweating, you are especially thirsty. However, not all drinks are equally suitable for quenching thirst. It is important to choose that drink that refreshes best. Drink a sufficient amount of liquid - in the heat it's just necessary. If this is not done, then there is a risk of disturbance of the water-salt balance in the body. In addition, drinking helps to cool down and avoid a possible heat stroke, from which there is no protection even in the shade.
02 July 2012, 10:48

The development of obesity directly depends on the level of education

The higher the level of education of Australians, the less they are threatened by obesity. This is stated in a new study of physicians from the Melbourne Institute for the Study of Heart Disease and Diabetes. According to the authors of the study, by 2025 the number of Australians suffering from obesity will increase dramatically. But to the greatest extent this problem will affect people who have a general secondary education.
02 July 2012, 10:29

The use of vitamin supplements is fraught with the formation of kidney stones

Long-term calcium intake, as well as supplements containing vitamin D, can increase the risk of kidney stones, a group of American researchers recently discovered. Detailed results of the analysis will soon be presented at the 94th annual meeting of the American Endocrinology Society.
02 July 2012, 10:07

Protein diets increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes

Unbalanced diets should be avoided so that in the future they will not face insoluble problems, Simona Marchetti writes in an article published on the website of the newspaper Corriere della Sera. "Following the diet of Atkins, and therefore - the preference of proteins to the detriment of carbohydrates, really contributes to rapid weight loss, but over the years, the risk of heart attacks and strokes may increase by 5%," the newspaper reports.
02 July 2012, 10:01

Condoms that can surprise

As you know, progress does not stand still. Among the latest achievements of mankind in the sphere of contraception are chemical vaginal globules, gramicidin paste,
30 June 2012, 16:21

First-aid kit on vacation: what does it include?

GfK Ukraine conducted a survey among the population of Ukraine. The topic was the formation of special apprentices for the period of vacation, purchase of medicines and the principles of their choice.
30 June 2012, 16:14

50 Most Expensive Cities for Foreigners Published in 2012

Over the past year, the dollar exchange rate has undergone dramatic changes in relation to the euro, changing the position of cities in the annual ranking of the most expensive cities for foreigners of the international consulting agency Mercer.
30 June 2012, 16:03

Without which vaccinations is it dangerous to leave Ukraine?

Planning a vacation at sea - in Egypt, Turkey, Thailand, India and even in neighboring Russia - experts advise to get vaccinated against viral hepatitis A.
29 June 2012, 19:20

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