May 2024
“Do what your mother told you”
How old will I be? Many people are concerned about this question at the latest when a long-time companion suddenly dies before their time. The development of average life expectancy in this country seems to have only followed one direction for decades: upwards. Recently, however, the trend has lost some of its momentum, as Roland […]
State pizza? Stay away from my food!
“Dear state, it’s good that you know what’s right for me,” sang Farin Urlaub from the punk combo “Die Ärzte”, which was still a little bit punk back then, in his “hymn of praise” to the “terribly caring “The state that “guides all of our lives every day” – and without which we wouldn’t know […]
Live longer: 63-year-old ultra runner reveals fitness secret
John Salton drinks a lot of water and eats fermented foods.John Salton John Salton is a 63-year-old ultra runner. He started running ten years ago and regularly runs long distances. To recharge his batteries, Salton drinks at least two liters of water every day and eats a vegan diet. This is a machine translation […]
Sarah Wiener in an interview: “Nutrition is the pillar of our health”
Millions of people know her as a successful television chef – as a politician, Sarah Wiener, 61, campaigned in the EU Parliament for fewer pesticides in the fields. The Green MP is no longer standing for election, but she remains committed to good food. In the interview, Sarah Wiener talks about her experiences in politics, […]
Predictors of accessing seasonal malaria chemoprevention medicines through non-door-to-door distribution in Nigeria | Malaria Journal
Proportion of children receiving SMC medicines through non-DDD The final analytic sample included data from 24,003 caregivers of eligible children who received Day 1 SPAQ in the final cycle of SMC between 2021 and 2022 from Nigeria (Fig. 3). The proportion of children receiving SMC medicines but were not visited by CDs (non-DDD access to […]
Smart tools that make your life easier: fitness bracelets, power banks and co.
Smart devices and technology gadgets can make your everyday life easier Smartwatch vs. fitness band – where the difference lies This gadget changes that digitalization AirPods alternatives from Marshall, Xiaomi and Co. Next to self-driving cars and getting better and better artificial intelligences There are now numerous gadgets that make our everyday lives easier. Smart […]
Singer Ingo Knollmann on humor and mental health
Mr. Knollmann, your band Donots is more popular than ever. Is this mainstream success even still punk? That absolutely fits. It’s actually the punkiest thing that could have happened in the charts at that time. Because we do everything DIY (editor’s note). We are our own record company, we have our own studio, we do […]
More fitness and zest for life through “Join us – stay fit!”
Hamburg. The exercise project for seniors run by the Hamburger Sportbund and Abendblatt-Verein is now also available in inpatient care facilities Fred flies through the air. The cube-like foam animal lands safely in the senior’s hands. “Fred?” she asks, somewhat surprised, and throws him back to the trainer. “You named it that!” Conny Prinz replies […]
The 2 Minute Medicine Podcast Episode 39
Welcome to the 2 Minute Medicine Podcast, summarizing the latest medical studies, curated and written by practicing physicians. On this podcast, twice a month, we cover the latest in healthcare news and research evidence. We begin with a discussion about our article of the week from the Lancet and is entitled “Global disease burden of […]
Healthy Eating: Why Nutrition Studies Are Complex
Nutritional studies are not subject to the same standards as medicine. Nevertheless, nutritional research is becoming a hard science. Healthy, balanced diet Photo: Robert Schlossnickel/plainpicture Intermittent fasting, green smoothies, oat cleanse – many people are interested in healthy food. According to a survey by the Techniker Krankenkasse from 2023, nine out of ten people find […]