Illnesses

Let's talk about illness. People living with illness describe the realities of daily life. Experts answer questions about the causes, symptoms and treatment plans for many different conditions.

60 articles

Flu and colds: these household remedies can help
Have you caught a cold or flu? Find out here which household remedies can help against fever, coughs and a sore throat.
01.11.2018 4 minutes )}

Cover abroad: Customers tell us about their emergencies
Customers recount their emergencies abroad.
14.09.2018 2 minutes )}

Lyme disease: how the disease progresses
Take action if you notice a skin rash or experience flu-like symptoms after being bitten by a tick: you may have contracted Lyme disease.
23.05.2018 2 minutes )}

Natural remedies for rheumatism
Rheumatic joint pain can begin at any age. Get some advice on how complementary medicine can help you beat rheumatism.
01.11.2017 2 minutes )}

Type 1 diabetes: a diagnosis with consequences
Type 1 diabetes will have a significant impact on your lifestyle. Regular insulin injections are inevitable.
13.02.2017 3 minutes )}

Type 2 diabetes is surprisingly common
Many people live with type 2 diabetes. You can live a normal life without any discomfort if you manage things right.
13.02.2017 3 minutes )}

Young father survives two heart attacks
Four simple principles keep the cardiovascular system fit and healthy: plenty of exercise, a balanced diet, low stress levels, and no smoking.
13.02.2017 4 minutes )}

Nobody suspected it was a heart attack
Women’s hearts function differently. The Zurich resident, Letizia Rampinelli, thus never considered a heart attack given her long-standing complaints.
13.02.2017 4 minutes )}

Lung cancer – primarily caused by smoking
Lung cancer is often only detected at an advanced stage. Its primary cause is smoking. The sooner you can stop smoking, the better.
13.02.2017 3 minutes )}

When someone is diagnosed as terminally ill
Being diagnosed with a terminal illness is a watershed moment. Palliative care provides support during this difficult time.
13.02.2017 3 minutes )}