Osteoporosis: What is it and how can I prevent it?Around 5.2 million women and 1.1 million men over the age of 50 currently suffer from osteoporosis in Germany. Many people are still unfamiliar with exactly what this is. However, the so-called "bone ...
What exactly does our blood reveal?Our heart pumps five to six liters of blood through our body without a break. The red fluid is full of nutrients and substances that our cells urgently need for their metabolism. At the same time, blo...
True or false? 14 statements about foodWhether at lunchtime in the canteen or at a garden party with friends - no topic is currently as hotly debated as the question of good and healthy food. What is true and what is a myth? It's a difficu...
Sicca syndrome: the best tips against dry eyesSicca syndrome is a condition where not enough tear fluid is produced, causing the eyes to turn red and burn. Our tips against dry eyes can help.
How harmful is alcohol: figures, data, interesting factsCheers and cheers! We Germans like to have a drink. We indulge in a good 137 liters of alcoholic beverages per capita per year. That's a whole bathtub full. Too much, according to experts. Because alc...
What is cardiac neurosis? Symptoms and treatmentIn Germany, around 100,000 people suffer from cardiac neurosis. Symptoms and causes are psychological. Cardiac neurosis is an anxiety disorder. Those affected, mostly men, live in constant fear of a h...
Dangerous blood poisoning: What happens during sepsis?Sepsis - commonly known as blood poisoning - is one of the most dangerous diseases of all. It occurs when bacteria, viruses or fungi trigger an infection and the body's defenses can no longer get the ...
The three phases of the menopauseThere are different symptoms at different stages of the menopause. And: every woman perceives the changes in her body differently during the menopause. There are even women for whom the bleeding simpl...
The right diet for a healthy gutIt is often referred to as our "second brain". In fact, a well-functioning gut is an important prerequisite for vitality and well-being. If we pay attention to the right mix of foods, we can support o...
Fit in the head: quick memory trainingThese exercises are an easy way to get the little gray cells going - even in between. You can train alone or in pairs.
Delicious and healthy: the new soup dietYay, the soup diet is back! Why is that so great? Because summer is just around the corner and losing weight has never been easier. The delicious recipes for the slimming soups can be prepared in no t...
Non-smokers also get smoker's cough: causes and symptomsAnyone who has smoked for years and is approaching 50 or 60 often has to cough in the morning. A smoker's cough, they think, and consider it harmless. But it is often caused by COPD.
Barmer Women's Run: Running training with Heike DrechslerJogging 8 kilometers, three weeks preparation time - and I'm supposed to manage that as an amateur athlete? No problem, Heike Drechsler is sure of that. After all, we all did well during our running t...
Gemmotherapy: Healing with the power of budsGemmotherapy was developed in the 1950s by the Belgian Dr. Henry Pol. "Gemma" is the Latin word for bud. The little heralds of spring have played an important role in herbal medicine in France and Swi...
13 tricks for more energySpring is finally showing its best side, but you feel tired, exhausted and lacking energy? Fortunately, there are a few small and simple tricks you can use to instantly recharge your batteries, get in...
Cannabis from a doctor: everything you need to know about the new lawA new law makes it possible: doctors can prescribe the drug to seriously ill patients. In which cases does it make sense to get cannabis from a doctor, and what do patients need to know? We clarify th...
How does the hormone insulin work?It is essential for our survival. This is because insulin has the task of transporting glucose, also known as glucose, from the blood into the body's cells. There it is needed as fuel. The hormone its...
Red alert: you need to know these 5 stroke warning signsEvery minute counts in the event of a stroke. This makes it all the more important to know the symptoms and call the emergency services if the worst comes to the worst. You should definitely know thes...
In disrepute: Do I have to replace my amalgam filling?Amalgam fillings contain mercury - and that is toxic. This is why the EU has now decided that amalgam should only be used in rare exceptions for children, pregnant and breastfeeding women from July 1,...
Study shows: Gluten-free is not necessarily healthyIf you don't suffer from coeliac disease, it's better to eat a normal diet. Because, as new study results show, avoiding gluten is not necessarily healthier.
