The all-round talent: peppermintThe aromatic medicinal plant as we know it today originated from an accidental cross-breeding: it is the result of brook mint (Mentha aquatica) and spearmint (Mentha spicata). At the end of the 17th c...
How harmful is ozone to health?It is a colorless, toxic and chemically very reactive gas. Ozone is both beneficial and harmful: in the stratosphere, ten kilometers from the earth's surface, a natural layer surrounds the earth and p...
Linseed oil: Why it is so valuable for our healthLiquid gold could look like this, and for health it is as valuable as gold: linseed oil. Linseed is an ancient useful and medicinal plant. Its Latin name "Linum usitatissimum L." means "mostly used".
The first aid lexicon in summerBeing outside, in the water, on the beach, on the meadow. Lazing around, swimming, barbecuing, sunbathing - wonderful vacations! But the most beautiful of all seasons unfortunately also has its downsi...
Better for the heart: exercise for type 2 diabetesMany people with type 2 diabetes do not notice any serious symptoms for several years - but they should not sit out the metabolic disease. For the sake of heart health in particular: Get moving in eve...
Type 2 diabetes: also pay attention to heart healthAlmost ten million Germans have type 2 diabetes. The significantly increased risk of serious secondary diseases is often underestimated. Are you, your partner or perhaps a friend affected? Then make t...
What is glaucoma?Over 1,000 people go blind every year due to glaucoma. But what is glaucoma actually? We have summarized the most important facts about the eye disease for you here.
When hyperacidity makes losing weight impossibleOnly five percent of Germans are happy with their figure. As new study results show, hyperacidity can make losing weight significantly more difficult. Prof. Kuno Hottenrott, Head of the Institute for ...
Toxic shock syndrome: what is behind tampon disease?It is very rare, but life-threatening: toxic shock syndrome is caused by an excessive reaction to Staphylococcus aureus or streptococci - these types of bacteria produce a toxic substance, a toxin, wh...
Dangerous medicines: How can I protect myself?Anyone who is ill relies on the medicine that the doctor prescribes. But in view of recent scandals, blind trust no longer seems appropriate. More and more dangerous medicines are coming onto the Germ...
Why swimming is the healthiest sportIt's the healthiest way to exercise, say doctors, and it's three times as effective as jogging. Incidentally, swimming is the third most popular sport in our list. And that's why you should do your la...
How do I get slim? 10 days, 10 tips for your bikini figure - Part 4Doing without, restricting yourself and being in a bad mood - is that how you've experienced dieting so far? Then you've probably been on the wrong one! Because you don't have to go on a real diet if ...
How do I get slim? 10 days, 10 tips for your bikini figure - Part 3Doing without, restricting yourself and being in a bad mood - is that how you've experienced dieting so far? Then you've probably been on the wrong one! Because you don't have to go on a real diet if ...
How do I get slim? 10 days, 10 tips for your bikini figure - Part 2Doing without, restricting yourself and being in a bad mood - is that how you've experienced dieting so far? Then you've probably been on the wrong one! Because you don't have to go on a real diet if ...
How do I get slim? 10 days, 10 tips for your bikini figureDoing without, restricting yourself and being in a bad mood - is that how you've experienced dieting so far? Then you've probably been on the wrong one! Because you don't have to go on a real diet if ...
New study: Is a gluten-free diet healthy?Cornflakes, bread, muesli bars - more and more foods are being offered without the grain substance. But is a gluten-free diet really healthy?
The popular drug sugar: how unhealthy the sweetener really isFor a long time, the sweet substance was a rare luxury good - it's not for nothing that we now talk about sugar as the people's drug. But it's not healthy! Did you know that a can of cola is just as h...
Medicine that sticks: How medication patches workWhether for pain relief or hormone therapy, active ingredient patches are now an alternative to conventional tablets in many areas.
What is periodontitis?What is periodontitis? The disease used to be called periodontitis. It is caused by bacteria that accumulate on teeth and between teeth. If it is not treated, not only can the teeth fall out, but seco...
Causes of snoring: What is sleep apnea?Humans spend around 25 years of their lives sleeping. And that's how it should be, because it's during sleep that the body recovers, the day is processed and what has been learned is stored. But somet...
