Real estate agent jargon: Understanding apartment ads correctlyApartment advertisements always emphasize the positive aspects of an apartment: a tiny 1-room apartment becomes a "cozy home", a "well-maintained" apartment requires renovation. So what should you loo...
Slatted frames in the test: what you need to look out forA mattress is only as good as the slatted frame on which it lies - or so the saying goes. But according to Stiftung Warentest, this is not true at all. Ten slatted frames ranging from 12 euros (Ikea) ...
Big Girls Guide: 7 fashion tips for plus size fashionThanks to stars like singer Beth Ditto or numerous plus size models, no woman has to hide because of her dress size anymore! And why should they? Fashion and style cannot be reduced to a size label. W...
Mango, the vitamin A bomb: what the tropical fruit can doTen years ago, this tropical fruit was almost impossible to find here. Today you can find them almost everywhere. And it's worth grabbing, because the mango is a real vitamin bomb.
Tai Chi alleviates knee osteoarthritisChinese shadow boxing, also known as tai chi , was originally a martial art. Today, however, many millions around the world practise it for health reasons or for relaxation.
What your hairdryer can do: 5 quick household tipsIt conjures up volume, straightens hair or dries water stains on your T-shirt. If your hairdryer is otherwise wasting away in the cupboard, it's a waste. Heat and air solve many household problems. So...
Lose weight without exercise: 4 tips for burning calories in everyday lifeDo you use your jogging pants more on the sofa than in the gym, do you only know the term "hot iron" from ironing and do you associate a treadmill more with shopping than with sport? That's not health...
Going to the movies despite a sick note? No obligation to rest in bedIf you are on sick leave, you do not always have to stay in bed. Depending on the type and severity of the illness, you may even be allowed to go shopping or even to the theater. However, you should o...
The five most common ironing mistakes - and how to avoid themDo you know the situation: You iron and iron, and yet the blouse just won't get completely crease-free? Then maybe you're not as much of an ironing pro as you think. But with these five tips, you're g...
Gout: diet and hereditary factors play a role"But the fat one - ouch! my leg! - has the ailment again today." Wilhelm Busch once rhymed this. In his day, Zipperlein did not mean just any illness, but stood for gout. And it was no wonder that a f...
Vitamin D in winter: How to get the right supplyIf you want strong bones and strong muscles, you need vitamin D - especially now in winter. Our body produces around 90 percent of our requirement itself when the sun shines on our skin. All we need i...
Good advice for dizziness: causes and treatmentAnd suddenly everything is spinning. According to estimates, around a third of people in Germany suffer from dizziness at some point in their lives, and the tendency increases with age. There can be v...
Hand lettering: create your own designOver the past few weeks, Hannah Rabenstein has introduced us to the beautiful art of hand lettering. Together with edding and DaWanda, she showed us the basics from the first stroke to the first desig...
Island dream La Gomera: winter hiking with a differenceIf there is one Canary Island that makes nature lovers go into raptures, it is La Gomera. Hikes take you to bizarre cliffs, gorges, valleys, waterfalls and enchanting little villages. Pristine cloud f...
Preferably all natural - What only helps against period pains?When the days come, many people struggle with the accompanying symptoms. Every month anew. Pretty much every woman asks herself at some point: "What helps with period pain?"
Diabetes types: Knowing the differencesBy definition, diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease in which the body either no longer produces its own insulin (diabetes type 1) or can no longer be supplied with sufficient amounts (diabetes typ...
As versatile as I am: LEA number 1 at the kioskAs versatile as I am - that's Lea! Every Wednesday you can expect expert information and advice, paired with exciting and relaxing entertainment. You can read these exciting stories in the new issue o...
High heels: unhealthy for feet and backThey look great, make beautiful legs and seem super sexy. But high heels are unhealthy, they damage bones and tendons and cause shortened calf muscles, crooked toes and back problems. A heel height of...
What helps against back pain: the 10 best tipsMore than 80 percent of Germans suffer from severe back pain at some point in their lives. In fact, every second person suffers from it regularly. However, in less than 20 percent of those affected, s...
Make baked apples yourself: The classic reinterpretedHmmm, how it smells! Baked apples are just as much a part of the Christmas season as gingerbread, mulled wine and Christmas tree decorations. We have reinterpreted the aromatic classic and reveal the ...
