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Should You Smell Chocolate Before a Workout? What a New Study Shows

Briefly smelling dark chocolate before strength training? A new study suggests the scent may slightly improve workout performance. Here's why researchers find the findings intriguing — and why they should still be interpreted with caution

Marianne Waldenfels

Walking: Four Mistakes Almost Everyone Makes – and How to Avoid Them

Walking is one of the healthiest forms of exercise, but small everyday habits can reduce its benefits. Here's why pace, posture, footwear, and smartphone use matter more than you might think.

Marianne Waldenfels

With

Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. Dominik Pförringer

Vibration Plates: Miracle Fitness Hack or Marketing Hype?

Muscle building, fat burning, stronger bones – the vibration plate promises it all. Physiotherapist Nils Stützer breaks down what's scientifically proven, where the research falls short, and who actually benefits from this type of training

Christine Bürg & Marianne Waldenfels

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With

Nils Stützer

Can Marathon Running Increase the Risk of Colorectal Cancer? What a New Study Reveals

A new US study found an unusually high rate of colon polyps among marathon and ultramarathon runners. What do the findings really mean, and should endurance athletes be concerned? A gastroenterologist explains.

Christine Bürg & Marianne Waldenfels

Tai Chi Walking: What's Really Behind the Meditative Walking Trend

Tai Chi Walking Is Being Called the Health Trend of 2026. Here's What the Science Actually Shows, Who It's Right For, and Where the Hype Gets Ahead of Itself

Marianne Waldenfels

Why Women Often Have an Advantage in Ultramarathons – An Expert Interview

Why are women often more successful than men in ultramarathons? Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Yvonne Ebel discusses physiology, mental strength, nutrition, and the risks of extreme endurance stress.

Christine Bürg and Sophie Rodewyk

An interview with

Dr. med. Yvonne Ebel

The E-Bike — The Most Convenient Form of Self-Deception

The E-Bike sells laziness as progress and comfort as sustainability. Prof. Dominik Pförringer on effortless health, moral vanity and green self-deception.

Prof. Dominik Pförringer

Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. Dominik Pförringer

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