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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.
Health News
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.
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, 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
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
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
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.
Science
Antibiotic resistance
Antibiotic resistance refers to the development of bacterial resistance to antibiotics. As a result, these medicines can lose their effectiveness, meaning that bacterial infections can no longer be treated effectively.
Longevity Nutrition: A healthy diet as the key to a long life
A long, healthy life is no accident. A balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle form the basis for staying active and fit, even in old age.
Cortisone: Effects, Uses and Tips
Cortisone-based medicines are highly effective, and their anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic and immunosuppressive effects are widely used in medicine. However, they can also cause side effects. Find out here how cortisone works, when it is used and how you can ensure it is used safely.
Gender medicine – gender-sensitive medicine
Read here to find out what accounts for the ‘small difference’ between the sexes, how gender medicine addresses this, what the gender health gap is all about, and what challenges the still-emerging field of gender medicine faces.
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.