Doctor Google: How good is the internet as a health guide?Germany is heading for a serious shortage of medical specialists. We have been feeling the effects of this for years. Who hasn't had to wait ages for an appointment? It's tempting to consult "Doctor G...
Stay healthy: 33 nutrition tips that will change your lifeFoods that prevent illness and help with acute complaints - do they really exist? We have found them! The best thing about them: they keep us young for a long time! These 33 nutrition tips will change...
How to banish the winter mood - wellness tips for cold daysFreezing temperatures, sleet from the side and darkness from mid-afternoon onwards - it's no wonder that our moods plummet from time to time in fall and winter! The winter blues are caused by the fact...
What to do in an emergency: how to provide first aidWhether in the supermarket, on the bus or while hiking - we can find ourselves in a situation where we need to administer first aid at any time. Many people shy away from first aid measures out of fea...
Is coffee healthy? It can prevent these ailmentsThe cups are high: three to four cups of coffee a day is considered good for us these days. We get to the bottom of the question: is coffee healthy? Read on to find out what ailments the "black gold" ...
Why donating blood is healthy for usDonating blood saves lives. We all know that. And yet fewer and fewer are doing it. While 4.9 million Germans did it in 2010, in 2016 it was only four million. And there is another important reason fo...
Why do we age? Facts and figuresEvery organism changes over the years. But how - that is also in our own hands. Why do we age? We spoke to a professional.
Top travel destinations for summer 2018: Holidays for the bronchial tubesBy the sea or in the mountains? This question is particularly important for anyone who has to look after their lungs. The climate at the vacation destination can be beneficial, but it can also exacerb...
Lavender: healing power from natureThe ancient Egyptians used the disinfectant effect of lavender for religious ceremonies and rubbed their dead with lavender oil to preserve them. From Egypt, the plant made its way to ancient Rome - t...
6 tips for frostbiteReally nasty: we women in particular quickly get icy hands and feet during the cold season. This not only affects our circulation, but also makes it difficult to fall asleep and puts us in a bad mood....
Healthy airways and clear bronchiOur respiratory muscles supply our body with oxygen 24 hours a day, seven days a week - a full-time job. Strong and full of elasticity - that's how we want our airways and lungs to be, preferably into...
Our vitamins Part 1: Vitamin AFrom A to K - vitamins are essential for our well-being. They are involved in many different chemical processes in our body. For example, they strengthen our immune system and mobilize the body's defe...
Despite the dirty weather: 7 good reasons for a walkLet your mind wander, hold your nose in the wind and take your mind off things: A walk is really good for you. It's more than just a feeling - the body demonstrably benefits.
Thalasso: Health from the seaThe English doctor Richard Russell wrote his doctoral thesis on the healing power of seawater in 1750. He began to treat his patients with it - with success. Word spread and everyone wanted to support...
Delicacy and remedy: the artichokeCynara Scolymus is its Latin name, and it was highly valued for its healing properties by the ancient Egyptians and in antiquity. The thistle plant originally comes from the Middle East, the Arabs bro...
Sweating is good for you: why going to the sauna is healthyThe Finns invented it, and we use it with great enthusiasm: more than 25 million Germans go sweating regularly. There are plenty of health reasons to do so - especially now in winter. Read here why go...
It is better to carry out these operations in winterDoes it really matter when you have minor procedures carried out? Not quite. Because winter is the right time for certain operations.
Preventing osteoarthritis: how to keep joints flexible into old ageOpening and closing drawers for 50 years leaves its mark. Some no longer slide well. A similar thing happens to our joints, with the threat of osteoarthritis. If we don't take good care of our joints,...
Oil pulling: Instructions and what it's good forOil pulling has been practiced for thousands of years in Indian Ayurveda and Russian folk medicine. It is said to protect against bacteria, fungi and viruses, detoxify the body and be good for the tee...
The plump miracle of health: the rose hipAs children, we teased unloved classmates with itching powder from the inside of the rose hip - today we drink super-healthy tea made from the dried fruit. They can also be made into puree or jelly. T...
