Katarzyna Stańczyk

Medical University of Łódź | UMED

Introduction and Purpose: Iron deficiency, alongside anaemia, is one of the most significant global health concern with potentially long-lasting implications on child development and health outcomes. The period of infancy represents a crucial phase of central nervous system maturation, rendering infants particularly susceptible to the adverse effec...

Introduction: Herbal medicine has been growing in popularity over the last few years. One of the most often used herbal remedy is Withania somnifera, more widely known as Ashwagandha Now known for its anti-stress, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-cancer, anti-anxiety properties it ranks as a cure-all. However, there is a rising amount of alarmi...

Introduction: Matcha, a finely powdered form of green tea, has recently gained global popularity due to its vibrant green color, distinctive taste, and versatile applications in various food products. Despite its promising nutritional profile, matcha has not received significant attention in the academic community compared to traditional green tea....

Introduction: Migraine is one of the most prevalent types of headache and is a subject ofmany clinical trials. There are various risk factors associated with migraine occurrence, from hormonal and genetic to environmental. It is observed that some migraineurs have specific psychological features - sometimes called as migraine personality. This enco...

Introduction and purpose: Polycystic ovary syndrome is the most common endocrinopathy in women, with a prevalence ranging from 10% to 13%. Oxidative stress and decreased antioxidant levels contribute to the development of various diseases, and one of them is polycystic ovary syndrome. The aim of this review is to provide an overview of the current...

Łódź odznacza się najwyższym poziomem zaawansowania procesu starzenia i najwyższymi wartościami negatywnych mierników stanu zdrowia w kraju. Rodzi to konieczność podejmowania intensywnych, wielosektorowych i spójnych działań wobec osób starszych, również w obszarze aktywizacji. Celem artykułu jest ocena opinii mieszkańców województwa łódzkiego na t...

Introduction and objective PCOS is the most commonly diagnosed endocrine disorder among women at reproductive age, often accompanied by insulin resistance (IR). Symptoms of PCOS result in a reduction of the quality of life and psychosocial well-being of the patients. The aim of the study was to assess the selected elements of lifestyle and the pres...

Właściwy sposób odżywiania i regularna aktywność fizyczna stanowią istotne czynniki w dążeniu do poprawy stanu zdrowia i jakości życia kobiet, u których zdiagnozowano insulinooporność (IR) oraz zespół policystycznych jajników (PCOS). Celem pracy była ocena wybranych zachowań i zaburzeń zdrowotnych oraz sposobu odżywiania się dorosłych kobiet z IR i...