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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What happens during the different sleep phases
During the night, our brain goes through several sleep phases. These include, for example, the REM sleep phase. Each sleep phase has its own meaning for our sleep and our health.
05.02.2019 4 minutes )}

Sleepwalking: possible causes and precaution
Sleepwalking can entail risks. You can find the most important information as well as tips for how those affected can improve their sleep here.
17.01.2019 3 minutes )}

Sleeping disorders? Do the sleep test!
Do the sleep test. It shows if you have a sleeping problem and what you can do to improve your sleep.
10.01.2019 3 minutes )}

What type of sleeper are you?
Our body clock determines what type of sleeper we are and when we are at our most productive.
21.11.2018 4 minutes )}

Why and how do we breathe?
We inhale and exhale around 20,000 times a day. But why do we breathe? What happens to the oxygen that we inhale?
19.03.2018 2 minutes )}

Do you need to lose weight, put on weight or are you already at your ideal weight?
Too heavy, too light or just right? Our tips to help you find your personal ideal weight.
28.09.2017 3 minutes )}

Pelvic floor exercises for incontinence
Strengthening your pelvic floor muscles can reduce or even put an end to incontinence. Here are six exercises to do every day.
13.02.2017 3 minutes )}