Life
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?
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.
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
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.
Creatine – An Overview of Its Effects, Benefits and Uses
Creatine is one of the most thoroughly researched dietary supplements. For a long time, it was regarded as a typical supplement for strength athletes and bodybuilders. In this article, you will find out who might benefit from creatine, how it works in the body, and what you should bear in mind when taking it.
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.
What to do about mental load? 10 practical tips
When countless to-do lists are whirring round in your head and the constant thinking and planning are leading to exhaustion, it’s time to do something about the phenomenon known as ‘mental load’. Women, who traditionally act as the ‘managers’ of family life, are often particularly affected.
How does neurofeedback work?
Neurofeedback is a form of behavioural therapy that is often used to treat ADHD, anxiety, autism, burnout and depression.
People living alone are at increased risk of dementia
For people aged 55 and over who live alone, the risk of dementia is around 30 per cent higher than for those who share their household with at least one other person. Social isolation is therefore an even greater risk factor than previously thought.
Fertility and egg reserve
Fertility is largely determined by the egg reserve. However, many other factors also play a role.