Of FITBOOK | Aug 31, 2020 at 2:50 p.m Severe obesity is associated with an increased risk of various, sometimes fatal diseases. Bad omens for life expectancy. But this prognosis should be significantly improved by losing weight. At least that’s how the findings of a recent study on the subject of weight and mortality should […]
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11 minutes with four exercises – intensive abdominal training for defined abs
Who doesn’t dream of a defined stomach? And preferably without hours of workouts. Shagel Butt has therefore put together an eleven-minute abdominal workout that consists of a total of four exercises and really gets the abs burning. The CrossFit athlete from Hamburg calls the workout «abdominal shooting». But don’t worry: You can always adjust the […]
Walking with a specific goal is even healthier than without
Of Laura Pomer | Aug 17, 2020 at 2:30 p.m «Every walk makes you slim,» says a saying. This also applies to walking. According to a US study, it is apparently even healthier if you head for a specific goal – for example your workplace. Gulsah Akar and his team from Ohio State University assumed […]
So many cups of coffee a day can prolong life
Of FITBOOK | Sep 29, 2022 at 2:06 p.m Various studies have shown that the consumption of coffee can have positive effects on your health. A recent study shows how drinking coffee affects life expectancy – even if you prefer decaffeinated coffee. For many people, coffee is simply a part of it. The research interest […]
Stress and sadness make us eat unhealthily
Of FITBOOK | Sep 11, 2017 11:06 am The tougher life, the higher the stack of empty chip bags and ice packs next to the sofa. But why exactly do we reach for sweets and snacks so unrestrainedly in difficult times? There are two types of people: those who tend to forego eating during a […]
Does coffee make you less sensitive to pain?
By Martin Lewicki | Jan 07, 2018 3:39pm The consumption of painkillers for all sorts of ailments is becoming an ever-increasing problem. In the USA, there is talk of a painkiller epidemic that claims thousands of lives every year. A new study claims that caffeine could also be used to combat pain – and thus […]
Insomnia identified as a new risk factor for type 2 diabetes
Of Laura Pomer | Sep 14, 2020 at 6:03 p.m Diabetes is a disorder of sugar metabolism. In those affected, the insulin content in the blood is increased and too little sugar is released into the tissue. Type 2 diabetes is a non-congenital form that is often caused by lifestyle. Researchers have now gained new […]
Ritalin for adults: when the curtain falls
Of FITBOOK | Oct 18, 2017 at 4:55 am Not only children suffer from ADHD, adults are also prescribed medication for attention deficit disorders. Doctors say the drug helps many to lead a better life. Sometimes, however, there are other motives behind patients asking for a prescription. Even as a small boy, Johannes Schulte was […]
Moroccan Chermoula Chicken
Of Laura Pomer | Jun 25, 2018 11:42 am The World Cup makes the hearts of football fans beat faster. But the encounter with opponents from all over the world can do even more: inspire us with culinary delights! We already know paella and aioli. That’s why today at FITfuttern we’re going to show you […]
Anyone who sleeps with the TV on is more likely to gain weight
Of FITBOOK | Jun 13, 2019 5:58 p.m A lack of sleep has been linked to obesity in the past. Does a night-time television possibly pose similar risks? Researchers from the USA have investigated this question. Don’t miss any more FITBOOK topics – subscribe to our newsletter here! Falling asleep with a flickering TV and/or […]