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Impostor syndrome: The fear of not being good enough

Impostor syndrome is not a rare phenomenon: you try hard, prepare well, succeed - and still feel like an imposter. We'll explain how to...

Circulatory problems in hot weather: tips and home remedies that help

Many people suffer from circulatory problems in hot weather. We explain how you can prevent and alleviate dizziness and other symptoms. When exposed to extreme...

How chimpanzees chat

Chimpanzees communicate in human-like patterns. © Catherine Hobaiter /CC-by-sa 4.0 When we talk,...

Showering without soap: This is how it affects your skin

Showering without soap sounds unimaginable? Lathering your entire body with shower gel is a daily ritual for many people. But what if the foam...

Dangerous tick bite: How can I recognize an infection with Lyme disease and TBE?

If you are bitten by an infected tick, there is a risk that you will become infected with tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) or Lyme disease...

Stress smell makes dogs pessimistic

Test dog “Freddie” sits next to the container with the odor sample and waits for the test to begin. © University of Bristol Air laden...

Oxygen from the dark deep sea

This dark structure is a manganese nodule from the deep sea. They have proven to be unexpected oxygen producers. © Franz Geiger/ Northwestern University ...

Dermatologist debunks “old wives’ tales” about showering: Which products? Not every day?

There are many myths surrounding showers and personal hygiene. Is showering every day bad for your skin? Do alternating showers combat cellulite? Does washing...

Less meat consumption after veggie campaign

What are the long-term effects of a month without meat in the cafeteria? © zoranm/iStock ...

Leaving the house without underwear? Specialist explains when you should try it

Leaving the house without underwear? For most people, it's unimaginable. But according to a gynecologist, it's worth it from a health perspective to air...

Geneticists discover the diversity

Those who study the genetic makeup of humanity and look for differences...

Showering without soap: Why you should try it

Showering without soap sounds unimaginable? Lathering your entire body with shower gel is a daily ritual for many people. But what if the foam...

Giant Hogweed (Heracleum melampus): How to protect yourself from burns

Giant hogweed (also called giant hogweed) is a poisonous plant that grows along many paths in Germany. Anyone who touches the plant can expect...

Summer depression: This is what Summertime Sadness is all about

While winter depression is a familiar term to many, summer depression is less common. It is also less common, but should be taken just...

Psychological stress: You should know these early warning signs

Job, private life, and something is always happening: If you don't pay attention to not overburdening yourself, you will eventually have more than "just"...

Water with salt: Is it healthy?

Drinking water with salt every day is said to help balance electrolytes or promote digestion. Find out how healthy this trend really is here. A...

From aggression to depression: How the climate crisis affects our mental health

Climate anxiety, solastalgia, eco distress: There are already numerous terms for the effects of the climate crisis on our mental health. However, it is...

30 degrees in Germany: When does heat become dangerous?

It is hot in almost all of Germany - and people are gradually realizing that this is not just a reason to be happy:...

Showering without soap: This is what happens when you wash yourself with water only

Showering without soap sounds unimaginable? Lathering your entire body with shower gel is a daily ritual for many people. But what if the foam...

Biodiversity thrives despite deforestation

Deforestation of the rainforest in Sabah, Malaysia. © Zoe G. Davies Deforestation and...

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