MunichFewer and fewer people are dying of heart disease in Germany. But there are big regional differences. And: The causes of death in women and men differ.
MunichIf you don't move, you damage your heart. This is especially true for women over 30.
Many people do not dare to do resuscitation in cardiac arrest.Refraining from donating breath can significantly lower the inhibition threshold.
Intestinal bacteria can produce substances that protect the heart - others increase the risk of a heart attack. What matters is what you feed them with.
Driving electric cars is not a problem for people with pacemakers either - a study shows no effects of magnetic fields on cardiac devices.
Dietary supplements do not protect against heart attacks and strokes. Experts advise better investing the money elsewhere.
MunichDoubtful effect: For a long time, the red wine substance resveratrol was considered a miracle drug. But the reality is rather sobering.
MunichHearing aids are very irritating at first. A new concept makes it easier to get used to.
MunichApparently outbursts of anger are a burden on our cardiovascular system. In high-risk patients, they can cause heart attacks or strokes.
MunichSerious infections not only weaken the body - they also have an impact on mental performance.
Just three cups of yogurt a week could drastically reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Chewing gum and candy often contain the whitening agent titanium dioxide. However, this substance could be tricky for people with intestinal inflammation.
Acute diarrhea is usually caused by bacteria. Still, antibiotics are mostly inappropriate: they often only make things worse.
MunichMagnesium probably plays at least as important a role for the bones as calcium. The mineral is responsible for bone density ...
MunichIn cirrhosis of the liver, the liver tissue gradually perishes. The insidious: Often the dangerous illness goes unnoticed for a long time.
MunichThe inner surface of the human gastrointestinal tract is only a sixth as large as expected. A realization that only disillusioned at first glance.
A chip in the head that communicates with the smartphone. This is what a device should be able to do in the future, the prototype of which was presented by the entrepreneur Elon Musk at the weekend.
MunichSenile bed escape: In old age, sleeping often becomes a problem. This has consequences for memory. But how much sleep is enough?
MunichIf you train your brain regularly, you keep it fit longer. It works particularly well with foreign languages.
Even brief noises in the ear are unpleasant. People with chronic tinnitus are constantly exposed to them. A new method could provide relief.
