Knowledge of the body

People often disagree about what is and isn't healthy. Learn more about hotly disputed health topics and find out about the latest research.

80 articles

How do glasses with a blue light filter help?
Displays give off lots of blue light, disturbing our sleep-wake cycle. Is it true that glasses with a blue light filter can help against this?
19.05.2022 2 minutes )}

The eye: the structure and how it works
Cornea, lens, retina – the eye is a highly complex sensory organ. We’ll show you how it is structured and how its individual parts work.
13.05.2022 5 minutes )}

What is astigmatism?
Astigmatism is a common vision problem. It is not age-related and often occurs in conjunction with short- and long-sightedness.
13.05.2022 4 minutes )}

20 tips for a strong heart
Stress, an unbalanced diet or not enough exercise: there are many causes of heart disease. However, it is never too late to change your own lifestyle. We will show you how.
30.03.2022 4 minutes )}

What should you do after a tick bite?
You should remove the tick as soon as you can. But there are some important points to remember. Certain symptoms should ring alarm bells.
28.03.2022 4 minutes )}

How are your iron levels?
An iron level test detects iron deficiency. All about iron requirements and iron levels for men, women and children.
01.03.2022 4 minutes )}

Bariatric surgery for weight loss: is it possible?
Bariatric surgery may help with weight loss in cases of severe obesity. We explain the different procedures and possible risks.
17.02.2022 6 minutes )}

Detox: detoxify your body
How does a detox actually work? And what detox tips are available for everyday life? We’ll show you.
24.01.2022 3 minutes )}

How can I find my ideal weight?
Weight affects not only our appearance, but also our health. You can find definitions and further key information here.
30.12.2021 4 minutes )}

Tips for easing a hangover
Hangover breakfast, still water and peppermint oil. These tips can help ease a hangover after a big night.
23.12.2021 2 minutes )}