The super-trace element zincThe trace element zinc is found in many foods and is a real all-rounder. It is important for skin and hair, for our immune system and for wound healing.
Sonja has found love again at the age of 47Happiness can be many things - for some it is a new car, for others a dream trip or simply time out with the family. Giving joy or hitting the jackpot can also mean pure happiness. For Sonja, it's the...
High blood pressure: when should you call the emergency doctor?Even if high blood pressure is being treated, it can suddenly rise and reach values of over 220 / 120 mmHg. If the high values are only accompanied by minor discomfort, doctors speak of a blood pressu...
Seniors: Sport keeps the brain fit in old ageThe closer the two halves of our brain are connected, the better it works. However, the connections weaken with age. However, this process can possibly be halted through exercise.
Irritable bowel syndrome: what to do when digestion goes crazy?Some suffer from constipation, others from diarrhea, flatulence or abdominal cramps. In irritable bowel syndrome, digestion goes crazy. Doctors cannot find any organic causes, even after a thorough ex...
How important magnesium is for our bodyMost people know Magensium as a remedy for calf cramps. This is actually one of its main uses. However, the mineral is also required for many other important functions in the body. More than 600 metab...
Prima Klima: What to do with dry heating air?The relative humidity should be between 40 and 60 percent. If it is too high, mold can form quickly. If it is too low, on the other hand, you will quickly feel uncomfortable.
Social professions: Honorable job, lousy payWe entrust our children to them. Our parents. And in some cases even our lives. The work of employees in social professions is indispensable - but why is their service to people worth so little?
You don't have to be alone: Find new friends or partnersWhen it's cold, gray and uncomfortable outside, single people often feel really lonely. Are you affected too? Here are some tips on how to find nice company ...
Hashimoto's: when the body attacks the thyroid glandChronic inflammation of the thyroid gland often goes undetected for a long time, especially in middle-aged women. When Monika entered the menopause, her energy levels dropped and she was often tired a...
Dancing against dementia: exercise keeps the brain fit in old ageUnfortunately, there are still no drugs that can prevent the onset of dementia. So is there nothing that can be done about it? Experts believe that it is possible in some cases. Even if research does ...
Healthy winter vegetables: Brussels sprouts & co. now warm us from the insideIf we want to eat healthily in summer, it's easy: seasonal fruit and vegetables are available to us in abundance. But what do we eat in winter to provide us with vitamins, minerals and trace elements?...
3 myths about the menopauseThe body goes through a lot of changes during the menopause. The process of hormonal change is often accompanied by symptoms such as hot flushes, mood swings and sleep disorders. But does it all have ...
Annoying cold: Who is to blame - viruses or bacteria?Some colds persist and become a real burden in everyday life. You often don't have the time or sometimes the inclination to go to the doctor, where you may have to sit in the waiting room for a long t...
Aren't slim people healthier?We'd all like to be slim and trim. Then we would have fewer problems fitting into our favorite jeans - and we would also be much healthier. But what's really behind the myth?
Tattoo removal: the best methodA rose adorns the arm and a cobra winds around the shin. Many Germans have tattoos like these and many more on their bodies. But not everyone is happy with their pictures. They are badly engraved. Or ...
First love, then bankruptcy: joint account - yes or no?At the wedding, the sky is still full of violins, and a joint account is obligatory for many. After all, it's clearer and more transparent than having several. But this decision also has its pitfalls....
My story of happiness: Laura became a fitness trainer at the age of 42Together with "Deutsche Fersehlotterie", "Idee für mich" was looking for your personal story of happiness. Numerous poignant and impressive stories reached our editorial team. Like that of Laura from ...
Test: Have you found your soulmate yet?Understanding each other without words, wanting to go to the ends of the earth together and simply being able to be silent together... We are all looking for our soulmate. But do you know immediately ...
Fashion trends 2017: these are the must-haves for the coming yearBoring, my ass! 2017 has a lot to offer when it comes to fashion. The three friends Tanja Bülter, Natascha Ochsenknecht and Tina Ruland, alias "Berlin Blonds", were allowed to browse the latest trends...