Introduction. Diet and physical activity are important factors infl uencing health. In the case of elderly, they help slow down the changes in the organism, related to the aging process. Aim. The aim of this paper was to check if diet and physical activity signifi cantly infl uence respondents' subjective health evaluation. Material and methods. In this paper a survey form consisting of 19 closed questions about usage of diet, physical activity and health status of respondents was used. The results were analysed using the Chi-squared test.Results. The most commonly used means of transport significantly infl uenced the respondents' health evaluation. The number of meals per day and main nutritious ingredient signifi cantly infl uenced the objective health evaluation. Conclusions. Due to the impact of diet and psychical activity on elderly's health, it is justifi ed to encourage older people to get used to healthy habits. Financial problems and problems with access to professional equipment discourage living healthy lifestyle. This is why information and promotion events aimed at elderly are so important.

Every employee is responsible for their basic knowledge of labour law. Getting acquainted with relevant laws and regulations may save an unaware employee from being sued by the employer or provide grounds for pursuing their claims when the employer violates the employee’s interest. This is particularly important in the case of medical professionals. Physiotherapists, as employees of one of the medical professions, are covered by different regulations regarding, for example, working hours or remuneration for work outside working hours. The prevailing COVID-19 pandemic additionally contributed to the introduction of new regulations that would change the way medical employees perform work. The objective of this study is to present the most important information about labour law from the point of view of a physiotherapist.

Every year, canceris diagnosed in an increasing number of patients. Any diagnosis that confirms cancer causes enormous stress and trauma to the patient. Poor mental state may result in a lack of willingness to cooperate with a physiotherapist, and, as a result, hinder the overall treatment process. Physiotherapists should pay special attention to the principles of ethics in the profession and the possibilities of psychological support of patients during therapy. Reducing stress in patients and gaining their trust might help them recover faster.

W holistycznej ocenie stanu zdrowia pacjenta warto uwzględnić nie tylko strefę fizjologiczną i psychologiczną, ale także seksualną. Wpływa ona w silny sposób na ocenę jakości życia człowieka. Zrozumienie problemów pacjenta, zwłaszcza w przypadku zaburzeń seksualnych związanych z bólem, jest konieczne do skutecznego wyleczenia dolegliwości. Fizjoterapeuci również mogą wykorzystać odpowiednią terapię, aby wspomóc leczenie farmakologiczne i psychologiczne.

Introduction.The COVID-19 pandemic impacted the professional situation of many employees in Poland and the world. Uncertainty about the future, being able to keep the job, and a stable salary brings a lot of stress and anxiety to employees. Aim. This research was focused on the assessment of nurses' and physiotherapists' physical states during the COVID-19 pandemic. Material and Methods. The survey was conducted on a group of 101 nurses. The author's custom survey form was used, consisting of questions about respondents' current psychological state.Results. The majority of the respondents were overwhelmed by the pandemic situation, mostly due to a need to do more strenuous work. Nurses questioned worried about getting sick, and they would like to receive additional paid leave for rest. They believed that the pandemic will negatively affect hospital wards. At that moment, they were unsatisfi ed with their working conditions. Conclusions. Employers, despite the diffi cult situation, should care about their employees' better psychical state. Without support, medical staff might show symptoms of burnout and resign from work.