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Digital Detox: How to reduce screen time and mobile-related stress
Our brains are not designed to cope with a constant barrage of digital stimuli. The consequences can include stress, lack of sleep and a shortening attention span. But how can we break the cycle of constant screen use and short-term rewards?
Genital warts – How do they develop and what can be done about them?
Genital warts are benign skin growths in the genital area. They are caused by infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV) and are among the most common sexually transmitted infections worldwide.
HPV vaccination against cervical cancer
Human papillomaviruses (HPV) are a type of virus that can cause various diseases in humans.
Is your cortisol too high? What your stress hormone really means
Cortisol is a vital hormone: it helps us wake up in the morning and enables us to perform well in stressful situations. However, problems arise when levels fail to drop again. Chronically elevated cortisol levels can, in the long term, affect the metabolism, the immune system and mental health.
CRP level: What this blood test reveals about inflammation
Your CRP level is elevated and you’re wondering what that means? C-reactive protein (CRP) is an important marker of inflammation in the blood.
Smartphone addiction: recognising the signs and regaining your concentration
It is hard to imagine everyday life without smartphones. At the same time, the constant availability of messages, stimuli and new content can lead the brain to seek out quick distractions time and again.
Building resilience in children: What makes children strong
Children face many challenges, both big and small, in their everyday lives: arguments with friends, poor marks, disappointments, pressure to perform, changes within the family, or the feeling of not belonging. Not every child deals with these things in the same way.
Acute and chronic bronchitis – causes, symptoms and treatment
A cough, phlegm in the throat and a feeling of tightness in the chest: these symptoms may be signs of bronchitis. This condition involves inflammation of the bronchi in the lungs. Acute bronchitis is usually caused by viruses and is particularly common in winter, during the colder months.
Sore throat – causes, symptoms and treatment
A sore throat can have many causes and often occurs alongside difficulty swallowing, hoarseness or a headache. In many cases, it is caused by viral infections such as a cold or flu, but bacterial infections or irritants may also be to blame.
HPV in men
HPV does not only affect women – men also frequently become infected, usually without realising it. It is estimated that up to 80 per cent of all sexually active people will contract HPV at least once in their lifetime. The infection usually goes unnoticed and often remains undetected for a long time.
HPV vaccination for girls and boys (children and young people)
Human papillomaviruses (HPV) are widespread, and most people come into contact with them at some point in their lives. Whilst infections often go unnoticed, they can have serious long-term health consequences, including various types of cancer.
Colds (flu-like infections): What really helps?
A flu-like infection, often referred to as a cold, is an infection of the nasal mucosa and the upper respiratory tract. A cold usually begins with a sore throat or a tickle in the throat, followed shortly afterwards by a runny nose.
Fever: What really helps? Home remedies and medicines
A fever is the body’s natural response to fighting off pathogens. That is why you should not immediately resort to measures to bring down a fever. Find out here when it makes sense to bring down a fever, and which medicines or home remedies can help.
Bronchitis: These home remedies help children and adults
A cough, a scratchy feeling in the chest and the sensation that ‘something is stuck’: acute bronchitis often begins as part of a cold. In many cases, simple measures can go a long way towards managing the condition.
Exercise when you have a cold: when it’s okay and when you should take a break
You’ve got a cold and are wondering whether exercising will help or do more harm than good. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, as not every cold is the same: a mild sniffle is quite different from an infection that leaves you feeling really unwell.
Sore throat: These home remedies soothe the throat
It often starts off innocently enough: a tickle in the throat that suddenly becomes much more uncomfortable when you swallow. It’s usually caused by a harmless viral infection, and the symptoms can be easily relieved with simple measures.