Knie Arthrose Spritze
  • Innovative Orthopedics & Sports Orthopedics
  • Health
  • Pains

Can One Injection Ease Knee Arthritis for Five Years? An Orthopedist Weighs In

A single hydrogel injection into the knee may relieve osteoarthritis pain for years. Orthopedist Dr. Ivo Breitenbacher has treated around 200 patients with it and explains who the procedure is right for and where its limitations lie

Christine Bürg & Marianne Waldenfels

Dr Ivo Breitenbacher Orthopäde Böblingen

An interview with

Dr. med. Ivo Breitenbacher

Augen Interview schwarze Fäden
  • Modern Ophthalmology
  • Ophthalmology
  • Health

Eye Floaters: When They’re a Medical Emergency

Almost everyone has seen them, and most people ignore them: tiny specks and strands drifting across their vision. Usually, they’re harmless. But sometimes they signal an emergency where quick action can save your sight. Ophthalmologist Dr. Mirka Höltzermann explains which warning signs to watch for.

Christine Bürg & Marianne Waldenfels

Dr. Mirka Höltzermann, Fachärztin für Augenheilkunde, Augenpraxis Höltzermann & von Schnakenburg

An interview with

Dr. Mirka R. Höltzermann

Ashagandha Pulver Wurzel Risiken
  • Food
  • Health

New Study on Ashwagandha: Who Should Really Avoid It

A new study offers reassuring findings on ashwagandha's safety. Yet severe liver damage and even deaths have been documented. How dangerous is this popular supplement — and what should people taking it for stress know?

Marianne Waldenfels

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  • Women's Health
  • Health

Can Fasting Make Menopause Hot Flashes Disappear?

Can fasting relieve hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms? Dr. Verena Buchinger-Kähler shares remarkable cases from her clinical practice and explains how women respond to prolonged fasting – and what science has revealed so far.

Christine Bürg & Marianne Waldenfels

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An interview with

Dr. med. Verena Buchinger

Menopause Demystified
  • Endocrinology
  • Podcast
  • Health
  • Women's Health

Menopause Demystified

"Feel good, live better" – in this episode, Dr. Alexandra Schoeneich sheds light on the wide-ranging changes that menopause brings to the body

Christine Bürg

Dr Alexandra Schoeneich Endokrinologie München

An interview with

Dr. med. Alexandra Schoeneich

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  • Health
  • Food

Beans for Men, Broccoli for Women: What a New Heart Health Study Reveals

An Australian study reveals surprising differences: Depending on sex, different vegetables were linked to better markers of heart and metabolic health. What might explain these findings – and what they mean for your diet.

Marianne Waldenfels

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  • Mental Health
  • Mental Health
  • Health

Dizziness, Restlessness, Brain Zaps: What's Normal When Stopping Antidepressants?

Stopping antidepressants can trigger symptoms that resemble a return of depression. Psychiatrist Prof. Dr. Andreas Menke explains how to tell the difference, why the final milligrams can be particularly difficult, and which two mistakes patients should avoid.

Christine Bürg & Marianne Waldenfels

Prof. Dr. med. Andreas Menke

An interview with

Prof. Dr. med. Andreas Menke

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  • Longevity
  • Health

Can Our Gut Microbiome Make Us Age Faster?

What if how well we age depends not just on our genes and lifestyle, but also on the bacteria living in our gut? A new study reveals surprising links to chronic inflammation — and the risk of developing diseases years later.

Marianne Waldenfels

Linsen Ballaststoffe Abnehmen
  • Health
  • Food

Losing Weight with Fiber: Why Oats and Lentils May Work Better Than Expensive Powders

Psyllium husks, konjac powder, and special drinks promise less hunger and easier weight loss. But everyday foods may be the smarter choice. What does the research actually show?

Marianne Waldenfels

Stress Erkältungen Taschentücher Fieberthermometer
  • Health

Does Stress Make You More Susceptible to Colds?

Just when the worst of the stress is over, your throat feels scratchy and your nose starts running. Coincidence? Unusual virus experiments and a new study reveal why stress may make us more susceptible to colds — and why it's not just about how much stress we experience.

Marianne Waldenfels

menschliches Gehirn
  • Aesthetic Surgery & Dermatology
  • Health
  • Mental Health

EXOMIND: How Magnetic Stimulation Can Improve Mental Strength

Less stress, better focus, greater peace of mind: EXOMIND aims to improve mental resilience through magnetic stimulation. Dr. Neda Nabavi explains how the treatment works, what changes she has observed in her patients, and why she considers brain health essential to longevity medicine.

Christine Bürg & Marianne Waldenfels

Dr. med. Neda Nabavi

An interview with

Dr. med. Neda Nabavi

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  • Prevention
  • Health
  • Food

Can the Right Diet Help Prevent Cancer? An Oncologist Explains

Cut out sugar, reduce carbohydrates, avoid certain foods: there’s no shortage of advice about diet and cancer. Oncologist Dr. Gesche Brannolte-Raab explains what the evidence shows – and what she recommends to her patients.

Christine Bürg & Marianne Waldenfels

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An interview with

Dr. med. Gesche Brannolte-Raab