Category: Health

How COPD weakens the lungs

How COPD weakens the lungs

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is permanent, incurable airway obstruction. Sufferers suffer from severe coughing attacks, shortness of breath and expectoration. The biggest risk factor is smoking. How COPD can be prevented and treated. Chronic inflammatory lung disease (COPD) is one of the most common diseases worldwide. In Germany, it […]

Hypertension and yoga: These exercises are dangerous

Hypertension and yoga: These exercises are dangerous

Yoga can lower blood pressure – as numerous studies have shown. But not all variants of health sports are suitable for hypertensive patients. The German Heart Foundation clarifies. Especially people with hypertension need good relaxation techniques against the stress of everyday life. However, not everything that is generally recommended for […]

Blood thinners do not dilute blood

Blood thinners do not dilute blood

There is no thick blood, and blood thinners do not improve its fluidity. But how do the medicines protect against heart attacks and strokes? The term blood thinner is strictly speaking not quite right. Because the drugs have neither the task to dilute the blood, nor to improve the flow […]

Researchers fear “Tsunami of cancer”

Researchers fear "Tsunami of cancer"

The number of cancers will increase significantly – both in Germany and worldwide. The fear physicians. Especially poorer countries are struggling with the increase. Physicians from the German Cancer Research Center fear that there will be an increase in cancer in the future, especially in developing and emerging countries. “It’s […]

5 food tips for the summer

5 food tips for the summer

In summer, there are more important things than standing by the stove! So that you can enjoy the hot days culinary to the fullest and even lose a few pounds, we have a few tips for you. 1 SKYR-QUARK The traditional Icelandic dairy dish Skyr , for German Quark, is […]