By: The expert team of “Heilsuvera” in Iceland The sun is the phenomenon that makes it possible for us to live here on earth. It warms us, gives us energy, light, and when it shines on the skin...
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Activate the body’s defense mechanism
By: Helga María Guðmundsdóttir The immune system is the body’s defense mechanism against pathogens like fungi, viruses, and bacteria. It also protects it’s own cells and bodily functions. By strengthening the immune...
Air Passenger rights
By Geirþrúður Alfreðsdóttir. You have rights in case things go wrong when flying. This concerns delays, cancellations and overbooking that prevent you from boarding … … and applies if you are: departing from...
Are you ready for the sun ?
By: The expert team of “Heilsuvera” in Iceland The sun is the phenomenon that makes it possible for us to live here on earth. It warms us, gives us energy, light, and when it shines on the skin, the skin...
Cataract studies on pilots
Cosmic radiation can be a contributing factor in the formation of cataracts in the eyes of professional pilots. RADIATION CAN HAVE AN EFFECT ON HEALTH Pilots, and all those on board an aircraft, are exposed to ionising...
Children on the go
By: Margret Pala Olafsdottir. Summer holidays, winter breaks. Or simply the Christmas or Easter holidays. There is a feeling of mystery and excitement attached to these words, not least if the family is planning a trip...
Covid 19 – rules
The rules that apply to Covid -19 are constantly changing, not only between countries but also the rules in each country change very often. To get the latest information on rules that apply in Iceland, it is best to go...
Day after Tomorrow
By: Margrét Pála Ólafsdóttir. To many adults, the world has shrunk. It only takes us a short while to travel between places, countries and continents – over hundreds and thousands of kilometres or miles – distances that...
Dry Air in flight
The Nose By: Hannes Petersen The nose’s role The nose is a remarkable organ for a number of reasons. Few of us really understand its importance in ensuring our well-being and maintaining healthy bodily functions. Apart...
Ebola outbreak
The World Health Organisation (WHO) issued a statement today (7 August 2014) and subsequently issued guidelines on the present ebola outbreak in West Africa. The ebola outbreak is currently limited to four countries in...
Exercising during flight
By: Geirthrudur Alfredsdottir. Doing some light exercises during longer flights may help to stimulate blood flow and thus lessen the likelihood of swelling and oedema which can occur under such circumstances. Taking a...
Facing Yourself
By: Ragnheiður Alfreðsdóttir A positive lifestyle does not only mean adding years to your life, but also adding life to your years. We want to enjoy the present and work towards enjoying mental, physical, social and...
Flight crews are more likely to develop melanomas than the general puplic
According to new studies published in JAMA Dermatology on 3 September 2014, airline pilots and cabin crew are twice as likely to develop melanomas than the general populace due to radiation exposure at higher flight...
