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Resilience: Coping with crises through inner strength

Resilience: Coping with crises through inner strength

Resilience describes the ability to cope with difficult periods in life, setbacks and crises without losing one’s emotional balance in the long term. It helps people to deal with stress and regain stability after challenging experiences.

Exercise when you have a cold: when it’s okay and when you should take a break

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.

Skin rashes: What causes redness, spots and blisters?

Skin rashes: What causes redness, spots and blisters?

The possible causes of a rash range from allergies and skin conditions to infectious diseases, stress, psychological strain and many more.

Ashwagandha for sleep, stress and muscle building: benefits, risks and what really

Ashwagandha for sleep, stress and muscle building: benefits, risks and what really

Ashwagandha, a medicinal plant native to India, has long been used in Ayurvedic medicine to promote good health. Today, the ‘sleep berry’ is also used in Europe to treat sleep disorders and stress, to build muscle, and for many other purposes.

Stem cell transplant: Bicarbonate strengthens immune cells

Stem cell transplant: Bicarbonate strengthens immune cells

Sodium bicarbonate neutralised the harmful effect of lactic acid on T cells, transforming them into effective fighters against tumour cells.

Strong muscles, even in old age

Strong muscles, even in old age

As life expectancy rises, so too do typical age-related conditions such as sarcopenia, or excessive muscle loss. Researchers at the University of Basel have now described how this age-related condition can be halted with medication.

Heart attacks in women

Heart attacks in women

The symptoms of a heart attack manifest themselves differently in women than in men. As a result, the danger is often not recognised in time.

Fertility and egg reserve

Fertility and egg reserve

Fertility is largely determined by the egg reserve. However, many other factors also play a role.