Science

Photo worth seeing: Two blood-red galaxy eyes

These reddish, almost hypnotizing “eyes” are actually two galaxies, captured by two...

Light therapy: This is how daylight lamps work

When the days are short in winter and the hours of sunshine are sparse, many people suffer from a bad mood and lack of...

Cold? These 6 herbal home remedies help with colds

Cold season is in full swing again. If you have already caught it, you can fortunately use herbal home remedies to combat the cold...

Electronic patient file: All advantages and risks at a glance

From January 2025, the electronic patient record (ePA) will be available to all those with statutory health insurance. It is intended to facilitate the...

Overtired but still wide awake? 3 psychologist tips for falling asleep

Too tired to sleep? People who are overtired often find it difficult to rest. Two scientists explain what can help you wind down in...

Does an acupressure mat help against back pain? Everything about how the Shakti mat works

Acupressure mats are trendy: They are intended to relieve pain and help you relax. The best tips for more sustainable Shakti mats and their...

Fructose increases the growth of cancer tumors

Fructose is metabolized in the liver into lipids that cancer cells use for their growth. © koto feja / iStock ...

Learning mindfulness: definition and 5 exercises for everyday life

Mindfulness is more than just a buzzword – it helps to slow down our everyday lives and reduce stress. We show what's behind the...

5 powerful energy boosters – this is how they really work

Dextrose provides instant energy and is ideal for rapid increases in performance, especially during intense activity or exhaustion. © Casimiro/Adobe Stock ...

Christmas and loneliness: 24 tips on how you can easily make others happy

For those who are lonely and alone, the time around Christmas is particularly hard. Here you will find 24 suggestions on how you can...

Does drinking water make your skin look better? Dermatologist answers

Do you get better skin if you drink a lot of water? A dermatologist agrees with the myth and explains what happens in the...

First census in the largest bonobo stronghold

Bonobos mostly stay in trees and build nests in them to sleep. © Christian Ziegler/Max Planck Institute for Behavioral Biology ...

Regular headaches? 3 mistakes you should definitely avoid

A dull and oppressive skull, again and again? To get tension headaches under control, you should avoid three common mistakes, says the German Brain...

Xanthan gum: What you need to know about the gluten-free additive

Xanthan gum is found as an additive in many foods. But is xanthan gum dangerous for your health? Here we explain what purpose the...

Spending Christmas alone: ​​Psychologists give tips

Happy faces, happy families – this is the image of Christmas that some people have in their minds. But sometimes there is no festive...

News about the production of the Nebra sky disk

The Nebra Sky Disk – a unique work of art from the early Bronze Age. © Juraj Lipták/State Office for Monument Preservation and Archeology...

Tense in the morning? The duvet may be to blame

Want to jump out of bed and start the day? It would be nice. Instead, there is an unpleasant pulling sensation in the back...

Sporting resolutions for the Christmas season? Ingo Froböse recommends workout stacking

No space in the calendar for the sports program? We won't accept this excuse! Workout stacking, i.e. exercise in chunks, could be the solution....

The optimal sleeping temperature: Why you sleep better when cold

Opinions differ when it comes to the comfortable temperature for sleeping: Some people like to be cozy and warm in their bedroom, others love...

UN publishes most comprehensive drought atlas to date

The new "World Drought Atlas" shows drought risks worldwide, but also causes and possible measures. © UNCCD/EC ...

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