Health

Wechseljahre Psyche Frau verschwommen Reizbar Angst Depression
  • Health
  • Mental Health

Irritable, Exhausted, Anxious: What Menopause Does to Your Mental Health

Menopause can affect mood, sleep, and concentration – and some women experience anxiety or depressive symptoms for the first time. Psychotherapist Sandra Tschöpe explains why this can happen and which warning signs should be taken seriously.

Marianne Waldenfels

Salami Wurst Demenz
  • Food
  • Health

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

Kürbiskerne Magnesium
  • Health
  • Food

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

A Delicate Touch
  • Hand surgery
  • Podcast
  • Health

A Delicate Touch

"Feel good, live better" This podcast episode with Prof. Dr. Helen Abel is all about hands and how to keep them mobile – even with arthritis

Christine Bürg

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An interview with

Ginseng
  • Health
  • Food

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

Roggen Körner und Getreidehalme
  • Health
  • Food

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

Mundgeruch Close Up Frauengesicht mit Hand vor dem Mund
  • Aesthetics & Function in Dentistry
  • Dentistry
  • Health

Bad Breath Despite Brushing: Why Your Tongue Is Often the Culprit

Bad breath is often seen as a sign of poor dental hygiene. Yet it can develop even in people who brush thoroughly. Dentist Dr. Tore Thomsen explains how the tongue and oral microbiome contribute to bad breath — and what new studies on probiotics reveal.

Christine Bürg & Marianne Waldenfels

Dr med dent Tore Thomsen, Zahnarzt, Hamburg

An interview with

Dr. med. dent. Tore Thomsen

Dr med dent Jens Thomsen, Zahnarzt, Hamburg

With

Dr. med. dent. Jens Thomsen

Laufen Joggen Einsteiger
  • Orthopedics & Musculoskeletal Longevity (MSK)
  • Sport
  • Health

Running for Beginners: How Much Training Is Healthy?

How often should beginners run, when should they increase their training, and how important are rest days? Physiotherapist Nils Stützer explains how to build a healthy running routine, what role running technique plays, and how to avoid overuse injuries.

Christine Bürg & Marianne Waldenfels

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With

Nils Stützer

schlafqualität verbessern herbst
  • Health

Why We Suddenly Feel More Tired in Autumn – and What Can Help

Getting out of bed feels harder, and our energy dips throughout the day. As the days grow shorter, our sleep-wake rhythm can shift too. Here’s how light affects our internal clock – and why the morning hours matter most.

Lena Sämann

Arzt schaut auf CT MRT Bilder
  • Radiology and radiation therapy
  • Health

Detecting Cancer Before Symptoms Appear: How Early Can We Find It?

Finding cancer early can make a crucial difference – but the benefits of screening vary widely. Radiologist Prof. Dr. Anno Graser explains which methods can save lives and how CT, MRI and AI are changing cancer detection.

Christine Bürg & Marianne Waldenfels

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An interview with

Prof. Dr. Anno Graser

Trockenpflaumen Darm gesund
  • Health
  • Food

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

Herbst Vitamin D Mangel
  • Health

Vitamin D Deficiency: When Fall Sunlight Is No Longer Enough

Vitamin D deficiency often goes unnoticed because there are no clear-cut symptoms. Find out who is particularly at risk, when a blood test might be useful — and who may benefit from taking vitamin D supplements in fall.

Lena Sämann

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