Of FITBOOK | May 11, 2018 12:48 p.m Julian Zietlow’s «10 week program» promises big muscles in record time. Chris (31) tests the program for FITBOOK. In week 7 there is «finally» a breath of fresh air in the training schedule. We also find out why little could have happened with Chris so far: the […]
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Hip-hop song saves the lives of hundreds of teenagers
By Friederike Ostermeyer | Dec 17, 2021 3:57 p.m US rapper Logic may have saved numerous lives with one song. According to a scientific analysis, his hit probably caused more suicidal young people than usual to seek help. When celebrities take their own lives and the suicide rate shoots up as a result, this is […]
Running a marathon puts a strain on your heart
By Martin Lewicki | December 05, 2018 12:46 p.m Run a marathon once. Go beyond your own limits. For many hobby runners this is a dream. And maybe it should remain one, because a new study now shows how much a marathon run puts a strain on the heart. Those who don’t like sports have […]
Addicted to Wordle? Why solving word puzzles is healthy
Of FITBOOK | Feb 07, 2022 at 4:24 p.m Millions of people play «Wordle» every day – what does the simple word puzzle actually do to the brain? According to science, the game is a mood-boosting “brain food”. The whole world seems addicted to «Wordle». The word puzzle, which was developed in 2021, is now […]
Signs that hypochondria itself has become a disease
Of FITBOOK | Jul 31, 2021 at 8:12 am Some people flirt with being a hypochondriac – and actually hardly are. For seriously affected people, however, the fear of the disease is itself a disease, with serious consequences. They mistake headaches for a brain tumor. If the heart beats faster, it could be a heart […]
What Does Washing Vegetables Really Do?
By Isabel Kilian | Aug 11, 2022 at 11:45 am Do you have to wash the vegetables before eating them? Does rinsing, grating or peeling get rid of pollutants like pesticides? That’s what the studies say. Presumably 99 percent of people hold their tomatoes, cucumbers, apples, etc. under the tap before washing them. Simply for […]
Heparin can prevent severe lung damage in Covid patients
By Nadja Demel | Feb 07, 2022 at 1:08 p.m A severe course of Covid disease can lead to acute lung failure and permanent damage to the lungs. A drug that was previously used to thin the blood could prevent this. In the case of an infection with the corona virus, the lungs are usually […]
The close relationship between vision and risk of dementia
By Melanie Hoffman | December 13, 2021 at 2:27 p.m What does vision have to do with dementia? Possibly a whole lot. A new study found that cataract surgery isn’t just good for the eyes, it’s also good for the brain. Cataracts are the result of the natural aging process of the lens of the […]
Many blueberry muffins exceed the daily allowance for sugar
By Anna Christina Kessler | Mar 23, 2018 12:04 p.m Such a fluffy, fruity blueberry muffin is definitely the lesser evil! Has this thought ever made the decision at the cake counter in the coffee shop for you? So. The truth is, a majority of these seemingly harmless little fellows contain more sugar than we […]
Are vegetarians and vegans really healthier?
Of FITBOOK | Jun 28, 2020 at 6:14 am Being a vegetarian or vegan is no longer exceptional. But how healthy is it to give up meat? Are important nutrients missing in a vegan or vegetarian diet? Experts give their assessment. There are many reasons why people choose a vegetarian or vegan diet: From an […]