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How artificial light affects usHouse & Garden

How artificial light affects us

Artificial light shapes our sleep, mood, and health in surprising ways. Discover how different light types affect your circadian rhythm, well-being, and which lighting strategies work best at home.

Help, burnout: when the job eats away at your soulFrom life

Help, burnout: when the job eats away at your soul

A demanding boss and the pressure to prove yourself after a difficult personal setback can spiral into burnout. One woman's story of how overwork and isolation consumed her life.

ADHD: Adults are also affectedComplaints & diseases

ADHD: Adults are also affected

ADHD affects around two million German adults, often going undiagnosed. Discover how to recognize symptoms and explore effective treatment options.

Preventing depression: what you can doHealthy living

Preventing depression: what you can do

Discover practical strategies to reduce your depression risk: harness the power of sunlight and exercise, and learn how nutrition shapes your mental health.

World Health Day 2017 focuses on depressionComplaints & diseases

World Health Day 2017 focuses on depression

World Health Day 2017 shines a spotlight on depression, affecting millions globally. Discover how awareness, prevention, and treatment can combat this widespread mental illness and reduce stigma.

What is fatigue syndrome?Complaints & diseases

What is fatigue syndrome?

Fatigue syndrome causes extreme exhaustion from everyday activities and can result from cancer treatment, Parkinson's, or hormonal disorders. Treatment combines medication and exercise.

Depression: A certain diet can be helpfulSoul

Depression: A certain diet can be helpful

Research suggests that a balanced diet rich in amino acids, minerals, and vitamins may help alleviate depression by supporting the production of mood-regulating neurotransmitters.

Depression: Treatment must be individually tailoredComplaints & diseases

Depression: Treatment must be individually tailored

Effective depression treatment combines antidepressants and psychotherapy tailored to individual needs. Learn how these approaches work together to restore balance and rebuild daily functioning.

Do you also suffer from fall depression?Complaints & diseases

Do you also suffer from fall depression?

As daylight decreases in fall, many people experience low mood and fatigue. Learn how seasonal changes affect our well-being and when temporary melancholy becomes clinical depression.

Preventing depression: what we can do to stay in a good moodSoul

Preventing depression: what we can do to stay in a good mood

Learn practical strategies to prevent depression and manage your mental health, from identifying triggers to combating seasonal mood changes with exercise and light exposure.

The power of hormones and their effectsHealthy living

The power of hormones and their effects

Hormones shape our bodies and minds—from puberty to menopause, mood regulation to sleep cycles. Discover how these powerful messengers influence everything from emotions to energy.

Boreout diagnosisComplaints & diseases

Boreout diagnosis

Barbara's story reveals how chronic underemployment at work can trigger anxiety, insomnia, and physical pain. Discover what boreout is and how it differs from burnout.