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.
Diagnosis of malignant melanoma: why it is so dangerous and how it can be treatedOver 20,000 people are diagnosed with malignant melanoma in Germany every year. If the disease is detected at an early stage, it is easily treatable. At an advanced stage, however, it is aggressive an...
Drink more - it's effortless with these 7 tipsIt is extremely important for the body to be supplied with sufficient fluids. This applies at any age. If you drink enough, your body will thank you in many ways: you will notice it in your skin, whic...
Porcelain complexion despite rosacea: 4 skincare tips for even skin tonePeople who suffer from rosacea often want their skin to be fine and calm. This is because dilated veins and redness on the face that itch, burn or sting are typical of the skin condition. If left untr...
Headaches: are invisible sound waves to blame?Unexplained headaches, diffuse dizziness, unspecific nausea - many people suffer from symptoms whose cause cannot be clearly determined. Have British researchers perhaps now found the cause of these a...
Diabetes: The world is diabeticThe new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) shows a drastic increase in diabetes. We spoke to Dr. Nikolaus Scheper from Marl from the German Association of Registered Diabetologists.
"Have diseased tonsils removed"The tonsils are the body's health police. They are the first to recognize bacteria and therefore play an enormously important role in our health. However, if the tonsils are permanently inflamed on th...
Thanks to sophisticated technology: thyroid surgery without a scar on the neckThe doctor has discovered a lump on my thyroid gland! And now he advises surgery. This is usually performed via the neck, which means that a noticeable scar remains. However, many patients find this d...
Does leaky gut syndrome really exist?If you google "leaky gut syndrome", you get one horror story after another: The intestinal mucosa is leaky. As a result, bacteria, undigested food and metabolic products can enter the bloodstream.
Restless legs syndrome: using cold to combat restless legsNights without sleep, restless wandering instead because your legs hurt. Patients with restless legs syndrome (RLS) know this: It feels like "ants under the skin". The condition is unpleasant and pain...
Modern lifestyle - a trigger for cardiac arrhythmia?Today's lifestyle is characterized by stress, constant availability and high demands on oneself: The desire for perfection in our professional and private lives is constantly increasing. It is not unc...
Expert tip: What to do for neurodermatitis?Feeling good in your own skin is not a matter of course for everyone. Millions of people suffer from atopic dermatitis. Although the skin disease cannot be cured, with the right care, even those affec...
Chemotherapy for breast cancer has fewer side effectsMedicine has made enormous progress. The best proof: more and more women are surviving breast cancer, provided the disease is detected and treated early. Standard treatment includes surgery, chemother...
Quick help: banish stomach germs with yeastTiny stomach bugs can attack you all year round, because stomach germs are always on the rise. Especially when traveling. Tourists are confronted with previously unknown pathogens abroad and suffer fr...
Atopic dermatitis: The right skin care for dry skinMillions of people in Germany suffer from irritated or itchy skin. The cause: atopic dermatitis. The skin disease, also known as atopic dermatitis, cannot be cured, but even those affected can have re...
Heart under stress - Functional cardiac arrhythmiasLiving under pressure to perform is part of everyday life for a large proportion of the population. In an effort to meet several challenges at the same time, such as work and partnership, many people ...
Chronic heart failure: new treatment option offers hopeAround 1.8 million people in Germany suffer from chronic heart failure. The good news is that there is now a combination of active substances that has a beneficial effect on the course of the disease ...
Shingles diagnosis: stroke not ruled outShingles and strokes are not necessarily directly linked. However, the viral disease is not only unpleasant, but also dangerous. Find out here why shingles can increase the risk of stroke and how you ...
Cardiac arrhythmia due to stressThe modern world is characterized by speed and multi-tasking - women in particular are often faced with the challenge of balancing work, family and partnership. Constant stress and overwork are the re...
Nasal spray addiction: how to wean off in three stepsIf you often use decongestant nasal sprays, you can fall into a vicious circle and become addicted to nasal sprays. The fatal thing is that the sprays dry out the mucous membranes in the long term. Th...
