Human nutrition

How Healthy is Watermelon – Experts Weigh In on our Favorite Summer Fruit

Watermelon, with its vibrant red flesh and refreshing sweetness, is more than just a beloved summer treat. This hydrating fruit, composed of about 92% water, is packed with essential nutrients, vitamins, and antioxidants that offer a range of health benefits. Let’s explore how healthy watermelon truly is and why it should be an integral part of our diet.

What We Eat vs. How We Eat: Three Ways to Eat Healthier

When it comes to maintaining good health, diet is one of the most effective ways to take care of your body. Do you remember the first thing the doctor asks when we visit for knee pain or liver discomfort? “Are you watching your diet?” This persistent question, although often irritating, underscores the interconnected nature of our body’s health systems.

Insufficient efforts among Turks for ‘healthy life’

Only 5 percent of Turks exercise regularly, while 29 of them "do nothing" for a healthy life, according to a study that examines what people in Turkey pay attention to for a healthy life.

The latest study by Areda Survey, an Istanbul-based research company, has shown that Turks do not give importance to healthy living.

Childhood Obesity in Bulgaria Growing at Alarming Rate

Childhood obesity in Bulgaria has increased from 12.3% in 2008 to 13.9% in 2014, a new study among 3,353 children at the age of 7 has showed.

The research was carried out by the National Public Health and Analyses Center and the Regional Health Inspectorates in the country, Bulgarian Telegraph Agency informed.