A healthy blood pressure is an important part of preventive health care. It has been proven that high blood pressure (hypertension) increases the risk of serious …
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Foreign bodies in the eye: what to do?
If an eyelash pricks or an insect flies into your eye while cycling, you will feel it quickly. The eye then tries to evict the uninvited …
Pollen allergy: questions and answers
Spring is in the air – also in the form of millions of tiny grains that make life difficult for allergy sufferers. Pollen allergies occur in …
7 causes of obesity
Our weight has a major impact on our health. Those who are overweight have a higher risk of chronic diseases. However, we don’t all have the same …
Lower cholesterol naturally
Cholesterol itself is not that unhealthy. Our body needs it to build and repair cells, produce bile acid, sex hormones and vitamin D. Cholesterol packed in fat …
9 types of headaches
You can treat most types of headache yourself – on the one hand with medication, on the other hand through lifestyle changes. This guide is designed …
Recognize dangerous birthmarks
Skin cancer is one of the most common types of tumours. In Germany, more than 200,000 people fall ill with it every year. The first skin changes …
Migraines: Know your triggers
Migraine is one of the most common headache disorders in Germany. Almost 15% of women and 6% of men are affected. Migraine attacks occur primarily in 18- …
Snacking without allergies
Hmmm, how that smells! Gingerbread, cinnamon stars and marzipan are tempting – but many people are allergic to Christmas treats. The substances they contain can trigger reactions …
How does bloating occur?
Although we are all different, the average adult gas leaks 12 to 25 times a day. Air in the stomach can be embarrassing and painful. It can …