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Strict limits on the trans fatty acid content in foods set by European legislation
Strict limits on the trans fatty acid content in foods set by European legislation

Trans fatty acids are highly detrimental to one's health, especially heart health, and have been associated with the possibility of developing certain types of cancer (eg. thyroid). Ideally, trans fatty acids should be avoided altogether and their content in foods should be next to zero.

Strict limits on the trans fatty acid content in foods set by European legislation
Strict limits on the trans fatty acid content in foods set by European legislation

Trans fatty acids are highly detrimental to one's health, especially heart health, and have been associated with the possibility of developing certain types of cancer (eg. thyroid). Ideally, trans fatty acids should be avoided altogether and their content in foods should be next to zero.

Prolepsis Institute: A new initiative for supporting elders
Prolepsis Institute: A new initiative for supporting elders

The Prolepsis Institute is undertaking a new initiative in order to address the issue of the social isolation and loneliness of elders. In continuation of its research on issues concerning preventive medicine and its multiannual actions for informing and raising awareness, the Prolepsis Institute is designing a program in order to present the needs of this social group and to promote practices which could improve care, comradery and social solidarity towards elders.

ICAP supports the social work of Prolepsis Institute
ICAP supports the social work of Prolepsis Institute

ICAP is teaming up with Prolepsis Institute to offer technology equipment, expertise and advisory services, and operational management of the Call Center, aiming at strengthening the social work of the Institute.

The Prolepsis Institute: An Official Partner of the Organization Les Petits Frères des Pauvres in Greece.
The Prolepsis Institute: An Official Partner of the Organization Les Petits Frères des Pauvres in Greece.

The Prolepsis Institute is officially an official partner of the organization Les Petits Frères Des Pauvres in Greece.

The Athens International Airport supports students through the DIATROFI Program for a fourth school year
The Athens International Airport supports students through the DIATROFI Program for a fourth school year

Athens International Airport (AIA) has joined the efforts of Prolepsis Institute against food insecurity and hunger for one more year. With the generous donation of AIA a total of 10,000 healthy meals were offered through the DIATROFI Program to students in need.

The Prolepsis Institute for World Environment Day
The Prolepsis Institute for World Environment Day

On the occasion of World Environment Day, the Prolepsis Institute highlights the interrelation of human nutrition and climate change repercussions.

Prolepsis Institute about the World No Tobacco Day and the use of e-cigarettes among young people
Prolepsis Institute about the World No Tobacco Day and the use of e-cigarettes among young people

On the occasion of World No Tobacco Day Prolepsis Institute emphasizes the damaging effects of smoking on public health and highlights the need for preventive measures concerning the use of e-cigarettes among young people.

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