Mental Health

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  • Health
  • Mental Health
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How to Stay Mentally Strong in Uncertain Times

Neurologist and psychiatrist Prof. Dr. Volker Busch on anxiety, rumination, humor, and the mental immune system

Christine Bürg

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  • Mental Health
  • Health
  • Mental Health

Antidepressants: Why Many Patients Feel Worse at First

Many patients feel worse when starting antidepressants. Psychiatrist Prof. Andreas Menke explains why anxiety, restlessness, or nausea can increase at first — and why patients should not give up too quickly

Christine Bürg & Marianne Waldenfels

Prof. Dr. med. Andreas Menke

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Prof. Dr. med. Andreas Menke

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  • Mental Health
  • Mind

ADHD in Women: Why So Many Receive a Late Diagnosis

Inner restlessness, emotional exhaustion, and years of misdiagnoses: Many women live with undiagnosed ADHD for decades. An interview with ADHD expert Dr. Astrid Neuy-Lobkowicz about neurodivergence in the second half of life, late diagnoses, and new ways to improve quality of life

Marianne Waldenfels

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  • Innovative Orthopedics & Sports Orthopedics
  • Sport
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Why Self-Optimization Doesn’t Make Us Healthier

Wearables, gyms, and the optimization craze: Orthopedist Prof. Dominik Pförringer explains why real health starts in everyday life — not in constant self-optimization

Prof. Dominik Pförringer

Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. Dominik Pförringer

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Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. Dominik Pförringer

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8 Science-Backed Ways to Stimulate the Vagus Nerve

Can you really stimulate the vagus nerve? This article reviews scientifically studied methods, from breathing exercises to meditation and vagus nerve stimulation devices

Marianne Waldenfels

Impostor Syndrome: Why So Many Successful People Doubt Themselves
  • Psychology
  • Mental Health

Impostor Syndrome: Why So Many Successful People Doubt Themselves

Many successful people secretly struggle with self-doubt. Psychologist Prof. Dr. Sonja Rohrmann explains how impostor syndrome develops — and why high achievers are particularly affected

Margit Hiebl

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  • Mind
  • Mental Health

Cortisol: How Chronic Stress Can Trigger Belly Fat, Sleep Problems, and Exhaustion

High cortisol levels can affect sleep, weight, mood, and energy. Common symptoms of chronic stress — and what may help

Marianne Waldenfels

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  • Mental Health

Gut-Brain Axis: How Stress Affects Gut Health (10 Tips That Work)

The gut-brain axis explained: Learn how stress affects your gut health and discover 10 proven tips to improve digestion and reduce symptoms

Marianne Waldenfels

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  • Mental Health
  • Mind

Creatine for Depression: Can It Really Improve Your Mood?

Can creatine help with depression? Early evidence suggests it may improve symptoms – especially alongside therapy. Here’s what an expert says

Christine Bürg & Marianne Waldenfels

Prof. Dr. med. Andreas Menke

With

Prof. Dr. med. Andreas Menke

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  • Mental Health
  • Mind

Meditation for Beginners: Techniques, Tips & How to Get Started

Meditation for beginners: Learn how to meditate step by step, reduce stress, and improve your well-being. Simple techniques and tips for getting started

Sharon Burbat

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