3 cold myths bustedYou keep hearing or reading advice that is supposed to make you feel better very quickly. But what really helps when you've got a cold? We clear up three cold myths.
What helps with cystitis?What helps? Many women have the feeling that they are completely powerless once they have a bladder infection. A strong urge to urinate and only a few droplets when urinating, plus a hellish burning s...
What helps against coughs?During the day it robs us of our last nerve, and at night it robs us of much-needed sleep. But what can help with a cough? It is actually a useful reflex in our body that cleanses and protects our air...
Age-related macular degeneration: therapy helps with one of the most common causes of blindnessThe gradual deterioration in vision is sometimes not even noticed by many of those affected. In many cases, the shocking diagnosis only comes when they visit the ophthalmologist - age-related macular ...
What to do if you have hoarseness?If you lose your voice, you can keep quiet - and of course wait and drink a good cup of thyme tea. Or let a spoonful of honey melt in your mouth. But we want to know: What to do if you have hoarseness...
Digestive problems? The 7 most important questions about digestionOur gut is responsible for our immune system and hormones, and digestive problems have a significant negative impact on our mood. The seven most important questions about our underestimated organ:
Recognize and act on burnout symptomsThe daily tasks? Hardly manageable. The mood? Meagre and tired, tired all the time. The future prospects: not so great. If all the symptoms point to burnout, then it's time to act. We explain the exha...
Oxygen therapy for stress and exhaustionEvery cell in our body needs it, especially in hectic times - oxygen, the natural source of energy. If you feel stressed and exhausted, oxygen therapy can therefore be a suitable measure to recharge y...
Recognizing a stroke: The rapid test provides informationDizziness, loss of speech or paralysis - a stroke can manifest itself in different ways. It is important to recognize it early. A sudden lack of blood flow to the brain leads to a loss of certain brai...
Giving up sugar: Why do we find it so hard?White, but anything but innocent: the sweet poison is now found in almost all industrial foods. With fatal consequences for our health. We find it difficult to give up sugar for precisely one reason: ...
Diagnosis of multiple sclerosis: symptoms and course of the diseaseMultiple sclerosis (MS) is also known colloquially as the disease of 1,000 faces because its course varies from patient to patient. All kinds of symptoms can occur. In Germany, more than 200,000 peopl...
Preventing osteoporosis: how to keep your bones strong for a long timeThe good news first: osteoporosis can be prevented. Around eight million people in Germany suffer from osteoporosis, colloquially known as bone loss. When bone density decreases, extreme caution is re...
Prevent & cure: The breast cancer consultationIt is the most common disease in women - around 75,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year. The disease cannot always be cured, but it is much more common than it was a few years ago. Dr...
Gastritis: What is it and how does it develop?Pain in the upper abdomen, nausea and the feeling that every bite makes it worse - many people suffer from gastritis. Here we explain what it is, how it occurs and how gastritis can be treated.
Hair loss: common causes and what helps nowA Google search on the topic of "hair loss" and the search engine shows over five million hits within a few seconds. This high number makes it clear how important this sensitive topic is. We explain w...
Interstitial cystitis: Urachen and treatment of chronic bladder pain syndrome ICOh dear, another bladder infection? If antibiotics don't help and everything else seems to fail, it could be due to interstitial cystitis (also known as cystitis), chronic bladder pain syndrome. About...
Menopause at 40: what you need to know about itThe menopause is a natural thing that every woman will go through in her life. But for some, this time comes earlier than for others. We therefore explain what you need to know about the menopause at ...
Healthy living: The big fast food checkHealthy living and a balanced diet are becoming increasingly popular. Nevertheless, around 90 percent of Germans eat convenience food more or less regularly. And they often have a guilty conscience. A...
Alexithymia: "I suffer from emotional blindness"Miriam suffers from alexithymia, or emotional blindness. This means that she has no feelings or emotions such as sadness or joy. She feels - absolutely nothing! Her laughter sounds fake. She learns ho...
Wake-up call: 8 healthy coffee alternativesYawn! First a coffee... It is Germany's number one stimulant, stimulates our digestion and raises our blood pressure. However, scientists have been trying to find out for decades whether the black hot...
