The National Public Health Organization (EODY) has issued guidelines to protect citizens from African dust, a recurring phenomenon affecting Greece’s air quality. Vulnerable groups, including children, the elderly, and individuals with respiratory or cardiovascular conditions, are urged to take precautions. Experts recommend limiting outdoor activities, using high-filtration masks, and improving indoor air quality. Schools are also advised to modify activities to safeguard students. With dust events expected to continue, authorities emphasize staying informed and taking proactive health measures.
Tag: cardiovascular disease
Greece ranks high in obesity and smoking rates but reports the lowest alcohol consumption in the EU, according to the OECD’s Health at a Glance 2024 report. The study highlights lifestyle risk factors—such as smoking, poor diet, and physical inactivity—as major contributors to preventable deaths across Europe. While Greece has made strides in reducing alcohol intake, with a 24% decline since 2010, the country continues to face challenges in combating tobacco use and rising obesity rates, particularly among adolescents.
Health advocate, author and speaker Dr Fay Karpouzis talks about Lifestyle Medicine, an area which is becoming increasingly popular.
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Kalamata olives are only found on the Peloponnese peninsula in southern Greece and have been…
The Impact of Personality on Heart Health: Although stress has been associated with the occurrence of heart disease, newer evidence also points to the role of personality that could trigger negative emotions.
A recent study has confirmed that as little as two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil consumed daily will achieve improvements in various risk disease factors that can be observed in as few as three weeks.
Kalamata olives are only found on the Peloponnese peninsula in southern Greece and have played…
One in two Greek men and one in five women in Greece have sleep apnea…
Kalamata olives are only found on the Peloponnese peninsula in southern Greece and have played…
The first of its kind, a multi-country study has found that more than 75% of…
Kalamata olives are only found on the Peloponnese peninsula in southern Greece and have played…
Kalamata olives are only found on the Peloponnese peninsula in southern Greece and have played…