Health & Medicine

Apple cores: eat with them or not?

Apples are known to be healthy - but what about apple seeds? According to a popular belief, they contain toxic hydrogen cyanide, which is...

Power napping: You should avoid this mistake

Most of the time everyday life is pretty hectic. Power napping, i.e. a short sleep, is ideal for regaining strength during a break. We'll...

Vitamin C overdose: In this case it can happen

A vitamin C overdose is almost impossible through food intake and is harmless to healthy people. You can find out here in which cases...

Marburg virus

Stained microscopy image of Marburg virus particles on the surface of an infected cell. © NIAID /CC by 2.0 ...

Extreme mountaineer: Breathing trick brings more energy when hiking

The climb is steep, the backpack is heavy - and the longed-for hut is still not in sight. In such moments, hiking becomes torture....

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Medicine goes to the discoverers of microRNA

The groundbreaking discovery of microRNAs was unexpected and revealed a new dimension in gene regulation. © nobelprize.org / The Nobel Committee for Physiology or...

Study: What stresses us out – and how we can help ourselves

Wars, climate, stress in everyday life: there are many triggers for worry and stress. A current study also shows which strategies can help with...

Make your own saline solution: simple instructions

Making saline solution yourself is easy. It can naturally help with coughs and colds. We'll show you what else you can use them for. Whether...

Cold myths: Vitamin C, turning up your nose and exercise – which myths are true?

Every year again: Cold season is here. Runny nose, flu, cold – there are a number of myths and misunderstandings surrounding viral infections. Here...

Depression: Which sport helps best?

It is often extremely difficult to do anything at all when you are suffering from depression. But sport can bring about improvement. How it...

Professional mountaineer: Breathing trick gives you more energy when hiking

The climb is steep, the backpack is heavy - and the longed-for hut is still not in sight. In such moments, hiking becomes torture....

Better not to eat: You should avoid these 9 foods on vacation

Not everything that you can safely eat at home is also risk-free on vacation. We list a few food groups that you should be...

Honey: is it healthier than sugar?

It is a widespread belief that honey is healthier than sugar. After all, honey is considered the more natural product. You can find out...

Psychological stress: 5 early warning signs show that it is more than “just” stress

Job, private life, and something happens all the time: If you don't take care not to overload yourself, at some point you'll have more...

Does carbonated water make you fat? Myths about sparkling water checked

Drinking enough is important - but which is better: still water or carbonated water? A common assumption: carbonated water is unhealthy because it attacks...

Why do older people need a higher vaccine dose?

Older people often do not develop sufficient immune protection after a flu vaccination. Blood analyzes now show why this is so. © mapo /...

Professional mountaineer: Breathing trick for more energy while hiking

The climb is steep, the backpack is heavy - and the longed-for hut is still not in sight. In such moments, hiking becomes torture....

Using sport to combat depression? Expert classifies

It is often extremely difficult to do anything at all when you are suffering from depression. But sport can bring about improvement. How it...

Winter time 2024: When will the time change this year?

At the end of October the clocks change to winter time. You can find out here how you can deal with sleep disorders and...

Lycopene: effects, properties and where the plant substance is located

The antioxidant lycopene supports the immune system and protects against cancer. Here you will find out the most important things about the healthy secondary...

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