Keeps you fit and healthy: water sportsAll life comes from the sea - and so do we humans. And we still notice this today: exercise in the water is simply good for the body. In the water, we float, weigh only a seventh of our weight, feel l...
Eat sustainably with a clear conscienceSaving resources, protecting the environment and still not losing the desire to eat: Is that even possible today? We have 20 suggestions on how you can enjoy e and so without a guilty conscience. And ...
Hormone therapy for menopausal symptoms: Useful or dangerous?Hormone therapy is often used to treat menopausal symptoms. In replacement therapy, artificial progestins and oestrogens are supposed to alleviate the annoying menopausal symptoms. However, it is stil...
Alzheimer's: The new theories on causes and treatmentThe causes of this insidious disease are still not clear. It was long thought that protein deposits in the brain were responsible. However, there are new findings.
Preventing vitamin D deficiency: soak up some more sunThe days are getting shorter and the sun will soon be scarcer. That's why you should catch every ray now and build up vitamin D. Our tips will tell you the best way to do this.
2 ways to heal gently: Homeopathy vs. phytotherapyMany patients rely on alternative treatment methods in the event of illness and complaints. Homeopathy is probably the most widespread of these. Phytotherapy, i.e. herbal medicine, is also very popula...
Digital mammography: When and for whom is the new method worthwhile?A three-dimensional X-ray of the breast promises a better view of cancer. This can facilitate the early detection of carcinomas. With 3D mammography, malignant tumors can be detected more reliably dur...
Ouch! What to do if your teeth are sensitive to cold?Many people suffer from teeth that are sensitive to pain, experts call this dentine hypersensitivity. When patients bite into something cold or hot, it hurts. This pain is pulling and really nasty. Ca...
Tips from the expert: How can back pain be alleviated?Back pain is the second most common reason for consulting a doctor in Germany. The pain becomes chronic when it lasts longer than twelve weeks. How can I relieve my back pain? Dr. Reinhard Schneiderha...
Well-tested, gentle and effective: Healing ointments from natureHealing from the bed: Treating minor injuries with medicinal herbs has a centuries-old tradition. The pharmacy range offers numerous wound and healing ointments that can be obtained without a prescrip...
Swallowing tablets: how to do it right for optimum effectWhether capsules, coated tablets or classic tablets - hardly anyone likes taking pills. But sometimes it can't be avoided. To ensure that the medication actually fulfills its therapeutic purpose, it i...
Water knowledge: Everything about our healthy tap waterTurn on the tap and off you go: Pure water is essential for us - and not just when it's hot. Because it regulates our cardiovascular function and our digestion, is a solvent for salts and minerals, tr...
Painful and unsightly: what is hallux valgus?It doesn't look pretty and can even be painful if the so-called bunion is misaligned. But what exactly is hallux valgus and what causes it?
Anja's girls' tour: We do Tibetan healing yoga with Ralf BauerTatjana Weidemann has never found yoga to be really sexy - Anja Neurohr is of the same opinion. No wonder the two have never tried the trendy sport. One person who has a completely different opinion i...
Diagnosis of diabetes: 5 things you should look out forDiagnosis of diabetes. The diagnosis often comes as a shock to the patients concerned. Many think that they now have to inject insulin and deny themselves many pleasures. But that's not true. Diabetes...
Magnesium: Can do more than protect against crampsIt is one of the so-called essential nutrients. This means that magnesium is vital. We need to consume sufficient quantities of this substance every day. This is because our body cannot produce the mi...
Triclosan in toothpaste and co.: How dangerous is the substance really?Triclosan is found in many cosmetics, deodorants and toothpaste. Some experts are now calling for the substance to be banned altogether, as it is suspected of being hazardous to health. But can triclo...
15 tips for a good night's sleep on hot summer nightsYou toss and turn, count thousands of sheep and still don't sleep a wink from the heat - some summer nights are a real pain in the neck. No more, from today you can stay cool and wake up completely re...
Anja's girls' tour: Is personal training also something for me?Heidi Klum has one, so does Jennifer Aniston and our German celebrity ladies are also only too happy to have their dream bodies shaped by the experienced hands of their personal fitness coaches. But w...
Thyroid gland: function, tasks and diseases of the organIt is the boss of our hormone balance, and when it no longer functions properly, body and soul go crazy. A third of Germans have problems with their thyroid gland - without knowing it. Dr. Sigrun Merg...
