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.

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Sunstroke: heat accumulation in the head
Sunstroke is caused by your head overheating as a result of prolonged sun exposure. Here’s how to protect yourself and your children from it.
01.06.2022 5 minutes )}

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 )}