HEALTH

Kalitsounia are among Crete’s most beloved traditional pastries — golden, sweet cheese pies filled with creamy mizithra and wrapped in soft homemade dough. Combining cheese with sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, orange and a splash of brandy creates a rich sweet-and-savory flavour that perfectly captures the essence of traditional Cretan baking. Be warned: kalitsounia are addictive — it’s almost impossible to stop at just one. There’s something special about preparing these tradition

The weather these days is breaking records in Europe. The peak will come over the weekend, with the warmest temperatures in southern Europe. As reported by several European news portals, magazines and weather stations, this week the temperature rose above 30 degrees, simultaneously in several regions of Europe. "It's hot in Germany - especially in the west and south, temperatures reached up to 33 degrees," meteorologist Jan Schenk explained in an interview with FOCUS online.

There’s something deeply emotional about Greek food. It’s never just about eating — it’s about memory, family, villages by the sea, mountain herbs gathered by hand, olive oil pressed from generations-old groves, and recipes whispered across centuries. That connection between food, place and culture has once again been recognized globally, with multiple Greek regions ranking among the world’s greatest culinary destinations in the newly released TasteAtlas list of the Top 15 Be

As the second Sunday of May approaches each year, families across countries like Australia prepare to honour mothers with gifts, meals and time together. While the modern celebration is widely embraced, the origins of Mother’s Day stretch back thousands of years, rooted in ancient traditions and evolving into the global occasion we recognise today. Ancient origins The earliest forms of Mother’s Day can be traced to ancient Greek and Roman civilisations. In ancient Greece, spr

Nineteen adults walked into a twelve-week trial in the UK with mental illness their psychiatrists had largely run out of ideas for. Most had cycled through years of medication, therapy, ketamine, transcranial magnetic stimulation. Seven had been admitted to psychiatric units, several more than once. Then they went on a ketogenic diet. Twelve weeks later, mean depression scores had fallen 62 per cent. Anxiety scores had fallen 46 per cent. Eight participants were in remission

According to industry experts, Greece has ranked among the world's leading wedding destinations, with the Athenian Riviera becoming the most sought-after location. Couples from all over the world chose Greece not to formalize their marriage, but to celebrate it, transforming their weddings into immersive travel experiences shared with family and friends. The country offered a variety of settings – from Cycladic chapels and seaside locations to mountain villages overlooking th

The famously private Athina Onassis stepped back into the spotlight in Barcelona, making a rare and elegant appearance at the Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week. Attending the highly anticipated show by French designer Stéphane Rolland, Onassis quickly became one of the standout figures of the evening—despite remaining, as always, understated and composed. A rare public reappearance The appearance marks one of the few times Athina has been seen at a public event in recent years. I

Drinking two to three cups of caffeinated coffee or one to two cups of tea a day is associated with a significantly lower risk of dementia, according to a 43-year study of more than 131,000 adults published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The finding carries particular weight in Australia. The Australian Bureau of Statistics confirmed in late 2025 that dementia had overtaken ischaemic heart disease as the country's leading cause of death, accounting for 9.

A new scientific study suggests that a simple dietary habit—eating eggs—could play a role in reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers have found that consuming at least one egg per week may be associated with a significantly lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s, with findings indicating a reduction of up to 47%. The role of choline in brain health Eggs are a rich source of choline, an essential nutrient that supports brain function. Choline is critical in the pro

A revolutionary approach to the treatment of obesity are injectable solutions, for example under the trade names Wegowy, Mounjaro or Ozempic. They are not a magic solution, they should be seen as a helpful partner in setting up and subsequently maintaining a lifestyle that is able to maintain the adjusted weight even after the end of this treatment. Their function is based on the principle of imitating natural hormones, especially GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1), which is rel

Civilization diseases are a consequence of the way of life that developed countries experience. Some time ago we approached cardiovascular diseases, today I will talk about obesity. Other major players within the scope of civilization diseases are oncological and psychological diseases, which we will get to next time. Previously, people walked, worked hard physically and ate natural foods from fields and gardens, today we sit at computers, order fast food full of sugar, fat a

In general and in the simplest abbreviation, these are chronic non-communicable diseases, affecting the population en masse. Behind their increasing incidence is the connection with the development of civilization, i.e. a sedentary lifestyle, industrially produced foods and a combination of risk factors. The most common are cardiovascular diseases, obesity and diabetes, cancer and also mental illnesses. The causes are high-calorie and fatty foods, a lot of salt, lack of exerc

Tea means something different to everyone. For me, it's a morning treat, a weekend breakfast, or a healing drink that relieves all the pain caused by a virus. So let's take a look at its leaves. Let's look at several main types of tea, which differ in the way the tea leaves are processed and fermented. Tea fermentation is a process in which chemical changes occur in the tea leaves due to enzymes (naturally contained in the leaves) and possibly microorganisms, depending on the

A little about magnesium… It is a chemical element, an alkali metal, which is, among other things, highly conductive. Therefore, it is indispensable for the functioning of the human body. Its key role is the production of energy in cells, the regulation of muscle contractions, as well as bone health and protein synthesis. We can naturally obtain it from nuts, seeds, leafy vegetables, whole grains, legumes and it is part of seawater. Why do people suffer from magnesium defici

Today, we have a wide range of products that promise to support our health – from headache pills to vitamin and mineral capsules. Both medicines and dietary supplements await us on the shelves of pharmacies, drugstores and on the Internet. Although they may seem similar at first glance, in reality there are fundamental differences between them. And it doesn’t hurt to know these differences – for the sake of safety, effectiveness and the expectations we place on them. • A medi

Washington, March 15 - Cannabis consumption may affect memory more than previously thought. According to a new study by scientists from Washington State University, the substance THC can cause not only memory lapses but also the creation of false memories, reports the Marca daily website. The research, published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology, was led by Professor Carrie Cuttler. The researchers analyzed 120 regular cannabis users and found significant deterioration in

In this age of modern technology and cutting-edge drugs, we are used to relying on medicine as a quick “solver” for our problems. Yet more and more people are looking for a deeper and more comprehensive approach to health. This is precisely the direction that holistic medicine is taking, combining the knowledge of classical medicine with an individual and holistic view of the patient. What is a “holistic” approach? Holistic medicine is a field that understands a person as an