Our vitamin requirements - how high are they really?You can't see or taste them, yet they are essential for our immune system. Vitamins help to build cells, bones and teeth. Our body can only function smoothly if our vitamin requirements are met.
Avoid the shivering program: Tips for a warm coat inside and outThe heating is back on full blast and the fleece bedding is being dug out of the wardrobe again. No wonder, as the autumnal temperatures mean that the cold is slowly but surely making its way into our...
Rehabilitation after a stroke: no age limit for measuresOnce again very lucky! The stroke symptoms were recognized in time and the emergency doctor was alerted immediately. Now 60-year-old Christa F. is recovering from her illness in hospital. She knows ho...
Quick help with flatulence!Eating the wrong food, stress and nervousness can be the cause of irritating air in the stomach. The good news: there is gentle help for flatulence!
House dust mite remedies: breathe freely again at last!Are you plagued by sneezing attacks in the morning? Are you familiar with symptoms such as runny nose, red eyes and coughing? It can't be a cold, because the symptoms subside during the course of the ...
Lose weight vegan: Lose extra pounds without starving yourselfMany people find it more difficult to maintain their body weight as they get older. Diets are exhausting and usually have little effect. Once short-term success has been achieved, the mood slips into ...
Breast cancer: the latest findingsHow does this disease develop? How can it be prevented? What are the chances of a cure today? We spoke to Prof. Tanja Fehm from the University Women's Hospital about breast cancer: the latest findings...
Alzheimer's: signs and preventionAlzheimer's comes on slowly and insidiously. We tell you which signs of Alzheimer's you should look out for. And how you can best prevent this insidious disease.
New study: Work makes you sick!Are we Germans continuing to go downhill in terms of health? At least that's how it seems. And our jobs are supposedly to blame! Because too much work makes you ill!
Researching causes: is cystitis contagious?The cause of bladder inflammation (cystitis) is not always clear. Despite the best preventive measures, an infection of the urethra and bladder can suddenly occur. This raises the question: Where does...
Sudden cardiac arrest: quick help can save livesIt's a frightening situation: suddenly your partner is lying motionless next to you, shows no reaction and stops breathing. Now every second counts. A film from the campaign "Saving a life. 100 Pro Re...
The new detox trend: black smoothiesThey may not look really tasty, but they still taste good: the latest vitamin cocktails contain a very special ingredient alongside fruit and vegetables - activated charcoal.
PMS: What helps on the days before the period?The amount of hormones in a woman's cycle fluctuates. These ups and downs can affect physical and mental well-being - two thirds of women of childbearing age are affected. They suffer from PMS, or pre...
Why are AHA fruit acids ideal for mature skin?You often have the feeling that your skin is tired and dull. Mature skin in particular needs more freshness. And this is exactly what AHA fruit acids can do. AHAs (abbreviation for alpha hydroxy acids...
The secret effect of ginger - a true miracle cureMany people know and love ginger as a spice. Its exotic, spicy aroma refines many a dish. And the effects of ginger cannot be denied. Whether for colds or other ailments, this great tuber is a real re...
Healthy eating 40+ - How to stay fitThe body changes with age. It needs more vitamins for the skin and bones and fewer calories. Stay fit with this diet from 40:
Awaken passion with yogaSensual togetherness, romantic hours and hot sex: yoga can unleash passion - and not just in your own body. Katharina Goßmann explains how the ancient Indian art improves our capacity for love. Let yo...
Touching confession: Maren Gilzer talks about her psoriasisHardly anyone knew about it, and until now she has never spoken about it: Maren Gilzer, 56, has suffered from a painful and unpleasant skin disease, psoriasis, since childhood. Our experts at Idee für...
Weak joints: exercise strengthens and prevents osteoarthritisWeak joints need sufficient exercise even in snow and sub-zero temperatures. Rheumatics and osteoarthritis patients in particular should strengthen their joints and exercise in the fall and winter.
