Food

Does Processed Meat Cause Dementia? What’s Really Behind the 44% Headline

Two slices of processed meat a day are said to increase the risk of dementia by 44 percent. But the reality is more complicated than that. Here’s where the figure comes from, what newer studies show — and how concerned we really need to be.

Marianne Waldenfels

Surprisingly High in Magnesium: Can Pumpkin Seeds Replace a Supplement?

Pumpkin seeds are among the best plant-based sources of magnesium. Just 30 grams provide a substantial amount of the mineral. But what matters is not only what's inside the seeds — it's also how much of it your body actually absorbs.

Marianne Waldenfels

Ginseng During Menopause: What a New Study Shows

Red ginseng has long been used to relieve menopausal symptoms. A new study now adds to the evidence, showing promising effects on several common symptoms.

Hanja Niederhammer

Rye Bread for Gut Health: What Happens After 12 Weeks

When it comes to gut health, few people think of rye bread. Yet this everyday grain provides exactly what our gut bacteria need. A new study shows what can change in the body within just a few weeks.

Marianne Waldenfels

Prunes for Bone Health: What Eating 4 to 6 a Day Can Do

Prunes are best known for their effect on digestion. But research points to a completely different and surprising benefit: eating just four to six a day may help postmenopausal women preserve their bone density.

Marianne Waldenfels

Pumpkin and Gut Health: Why It May Be So Beneficial

Pumpkin is good for your gut — and apparently not just because of its fiber. New studies show how gut bacteria break down certain pumpkin compounds and what they produce in the process

Marianne Waldenfels

Less Belly Fat, More Muscle: What Coffee Might Have to Do With It

Coffee has long been linked to a range of health effects. Now, a new Finnish study has found that people with high coffee consumption had less belly fat and more muscle mass. Health expert Nils Behrens explains what these findings really tell us.

Nils Behrens

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Which Apple Is the Healthiest? One Variety Stands Out

Granny Smith, Gala, Braeburn, or Boskoop? Apples vary more in their plant compounds than most people realize. Studies show which varieties contain the most polyphenols — and why traditional varieties such as Boskoop perform surprisingly well.

Marianne Waldenfels

Does Diet Protect Against Cancer?

"Feel Good, Live Better" – in this podcast episode, Dr. Gesche Brannolte-Raab shares what each of us can do to reduce our risk of developing cancer.

Christine Bürg

An interview with

Dr. med. Gesche Brannolte-Raab

Eating Jetlag: Why Irregular Meal Times Could Be Bad for Your Heart

During the week we eat breakfast early; on days off, hours later — and dinner shifts too. A new study of more than 100,000 adults suggests that "eating jetlag" may be harder on the heart than previously thought.

Marianne Waldenfels

This Medicinal Mushroom May Benefit the Brain and Immune System – What New Studies Show

Maitake is best known as an edible mushroom, but it is becoming increasingly popular for its potential health benefits. Now, two new human studies offer surprising clues about its effects on the brain and immune system – but not all maitake appears to work the same way.

Marianne Waldenfels

Reishi for Mental Health: Can This Medicinal Mushroom Help With Stress and Low Mood?

Reishi is said to ease stress and improve mood. Studies in humans offer some intriguing evidence that there may be something to these claims. But how much can this medicinal mushroom really do for mental well-being?

Hanja Niederhammer