Heart failure: causes, symptoms and treatmentThe symptoms of heart failure sound harmless at first - but unfortunately the disease is not. The heart muscle is no longer able to pump blood through the body to its full extent - the cells are no lo...
Sport in everyday life: tips and exercises from Heike DrechslerBetween work, social contacts and leisure time stress, regular exercise is often neglected. Yet it is important to have a balance for body and mind, especially when we sit a lot. BARMER health expert ...
Expert series part 2: Simple expert tips for joint problemsMany osteoarthritis patients simply resign themselves to their fate, says Professor Klaus Baum. But this is exactly the wrong attitude. The expert explains here what really helps to reduce pain and st...
Implement good intentions permanently: Here's howMore exercise, losing weight, less stress - many things are supposed to get better in the coming year. However, Jürgen Höller knows that what sounds so good on New Year's Eve usually quickly turns int...
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.
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,...
Live 15 years longer: The best natural anti-aging remediesForever young! Let's be realistic, this will probably remain a pipe dream. But we can grow old healthily, stay fit and live longer. Our most important allies are a healthy diet and regular exercise. W...
Keeps you fit and healthy: water sportsAll life comes from the sea - and so do we humans. And we still notice this today: exercise in the water is simply good for the body. In the water, we float, weigh only a seventh of our weight, feel l...
Diagnosis of diabetes: 5 things you should look out forDiagnosis of diabetes. The diagnosis often comes as a shock to the patients concerned. Many think that they now have to inject insulin and deny themselves many pleasures. But that's not true. Diabetes...
Type 2 diabetes: arming yourself against the stress of the diseaseType 2 diabetes can be treated well. However, life with this metabolic disease can also be extremely stressful. Experts even speak of diabetes burnout. This makes a strong psyche all the more importan...
When hyperacidity makes losing weight impossibleOnly five percent of Germans are happy with their figure. As new study results show, hyperacidity can make losing weight significantly more difficult. Prof. Kuno Hottenrott, Head of the Institute for ...
Why swimming is the healthiest sportIt's the healthiest way to exercise, say doctors, and it's three times as effective as jogging. Incidentally, swimming is the third most popular sport in our list. And that's why you should do your la...
Summer fit: the best tips against celluliteDent-free and smooth, that's how we want our legs. Does the reality look a little different? Our tips against cellulite will bring you closer to your dream.
13 tricks for more energySpring is finally showing its best side, but you feel tired, exhausted and lacking energy? Fortunately, there are a few small and simple tricks you can use to instantly recharge your batteries, get in...
Planking: one of the best fitness exercises to do at homeAdmittedly: At first glance, it looks quite simple, but planking is one of the most effective fitness exercises to do at home: it requires maximum physical exertion and one minute seems like an eterni...
Strengthen the heart with a healthy diet and exerciseShopping or working in the garden - with a healthy heart, none of this is a problem because the body receives enough oxygen. However, an illness can quickly change this and weaken the organ. But with ...
Tabata training: fit in 4 minutesSport at turbo speed! The new Tabata workout owes its name to its inventor, the Japanese sports scientist Izumi Tabata from Tokyo. The special thing about it: one session lasts just four minutes.
Health and exercise: 6 reasons to go for a walkThe easiest way to combine health and exercise: simply put one foot in front of the other and go for a walk outside. We give you 6 reasons to go for a nice, long walk again.
Sport for cancer: just as important as medicineIs exercising with cancer healthy? Yes, researchers have found out. If you walk at a brisk pace, you will soon notice that your metabolism gets going and your physical and mental well-being improves i...
Relieve rheumatic pain: Why a sulphur bath is so good for youDoris has been suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, or rheumatism for short, for years. Her symptoms started in her fingers, but now also affect her knees and shoulders. She takes medication to reduce...
