Superfoods: healthy by definition?Our menu is constantly expanding. All over the world, so-called food scouts scour markets and restaurants for foods that enrich our local cuisine due to their taste, appearance or above-average nutrie...
Long-term healthy teeth: 5 questions for the dentistOur expert Dr. Thea Lingohr is an oral surgeon and dentist in Cologne. For today's "Dentist's Day", she explains the most common problems when visiting the dentist. What do we need to pay attention to...
Paleo diet: Do we really lose weight on Stone Age food?Stone Age food has been all the rage again for some time now. People who want to lose weight swear by this type of diet, which is as primal as possible. But what can the Paleo diet really do? We expla...
World Hearing Day: act in timeEvery second German claims to have poor hearing. However, very few of those affected actively counteract this. To draw attention to the importance of hearing and to encourage people to optimize their ...
PCO syndrome: symptoms, causes and treatment of the hormonal disorderAround one million women in Germany suffer from polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCO for short. With this disease, the hormones literally go crazy. The reason is a dysfunction of the ovaries, which leads...
Cholesterol value: What does it actually say?We need the substance to survive, but an elevated cholesterol level can trigger cardiovascular diseases.
Wonder weapon tea: we love these varieties and how to prepare themMmmh ... It warms our hearts. Tea provides real feel-good moments in the cold season and is also super healthy. You can read everything you need to know about the different types of tea and how to mak...
Live healthier: The 15 best tipsWhether we fall ill, whether we feel young for a long time and whether we look young is entirely up to us. There are just a few things we need to do - it's actually quite simple!
Simply learn to meditateStudies have proven it: Meditation brings relaxation, can counteract stress and makes you happy. But beginners don't find it so easy to simply let go. Here's how to learn to meditate:
Natural remedy for rheumatism: poison ivy alleviates symptomsPain in the back, hand, knee or neck turns the simplest everyday tasks into an obstacle course. In Germany, a quarter of the population suffers from diseases of the bones, tendons, muscles and joints....
Hair loss in winter: What helps now?It's not just the leaves that fall from the trees during the cold season - many men and women also notice increased hair loss in fall and winter. The fact that the days are shorter and the hair receiv...
5 tips to reduce the risk of falling in winterThe frosty season is not over yet. With winter comes the fear of slippery, frozen or snow-covered paths. It is justified. High time to make yourself more stable.
How to protect your liver: a healthy diet is importantAbdominal pressure, bloating, flatulence? These can be so-called dyspeptic complaints (from the Greek dispepsia = maldigestion). The liver is not only our detoxification center. It also helps our body...
The most important vitamins for the eyes: to maintain vision for a long timeWe watch TV for hours on end or stare at our computers and cell phones. This is hard work for our eyes. Especially if we don't give them a rest in between by letting our eyes wander into the countrysi...
Beautiful teeth: What's new?Pain-free drilling with the laser, new caries stoppers, straight teeth in just a few weeks: Dentistry is making huge progress. Unfortunately, the costs are usually not covered by health insurance... E...
Relieve rheumatic pain: Why a sulphur bath is so good for youDoris has been suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, or rheumatism for short, for years. Her symptoms started in her fingers, but now also affect her knees and shoulders. She takes medication to reduce...
Serious message: we are celebrating national "wear something red" dayFebruary 3 is all about a certain color: red sets the tone! Because it is the national "wear something red" day. The holiday originated in the USA and has a serious background. The aim is to raise awa...
What helps against back pain? Expert advice from Dr. TobolskiSooner or later, everyone has back pain. Prof. Oliver Tobolski from Cologne knows what helps and quickly banishes the pain. He is a specialist in surgery, sports medicine and chirotherapy.
The right foot care for diabetes: it's all about that"I'll see when my next appointment with the podiatrist is." Ever since Ellen P. found out that she has diabetes, she has made sure that she visits the podiatrist every four to six weeks. This is becau...
Dried fruit: healthy and sooo sweetDried dates, figs, raisins and currants are as much a part of the Advent season as Christmas cookies and gingerbread. But unlike baked goods, dried fruit is also healthy!
