: Galen's Commentary on the Hippocratic Aphorisms

Galen's Commentary on the Hippocratic Aphorisms

Aphorism of the Month

As for the seasons, in spring and early summer children and those following them in age are in the best condition and healthiest; in summer and part of autumn, old men are; and during the rest (of autumn) and in winter, the middle-aged. (III.18)

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March 2025

Old men endure fasting most easily, then men of settled age; young men (endure it) very badly, but most of all children, and among them (especially) those who are livelier than usual. (I.13)

February 2025

Among diseases, some are well or ill adapted to others. Similarly, certain ages are well or ill adapted to seasons, places, and kinds of regimen (III.3).