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Myth busting: does magnesium prevent muscle cramps? by Claudio Viecelli
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Weight loss: can ketones really turbocharge your metabolism? by Anna Sandner
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The return of the toilet stool - now in the video review! by Patrick Vogt
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Reon Pocket Pro from Sony: Air conditioning on the move by Kim Muntinga
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Cold showers – the «I did it!» health hack I couldn’t manage by Anna Sandner
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For the most part, sunflower oil is healthy, there’s just one catch… by Anna Sandner
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Hyped for good reason: why wall Pilates is getting so much attention by Anna Sandner
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Dietary fibre: why it’s so important and how to eat more of it by Anna Sandner
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Bargain gardens: this thrift shop gives plants and people a second chance by Darina Schweizer
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Yoga: an ode to extra-thin mats by Anika Schulz
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The Beurer BM 53 blood pressure monitor fared well in my at-home test – here’s why by Anna Sandner
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Thanks to the Omron M3 Comfort, blood pressure readings are made easy by Anna Sandner
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Can science be funny? Yes, it should be! by Anna Sandner
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Which fatty acids are good for you - and which you should avoid by Anna Sandner
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Hidden danger? - Heavy metals and plasticisers discovered in tampons by Stefanie Lechthaler
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Natural alternative to painkillers: headache patches by Anna Sandner
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Period plasters tested: gentle help or cold shock? by Anna Sandner
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Philips OneBlade Intimate: sharp cutting - but not into the skin, please by Lorenz Keller
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Almost always too tight: the most common pitfalls of kids’ shoes by Michael Restin
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Research: Micro pacemakers for newborns by David Lee
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All superfluous, many defective: "Stiftung Warentest" tests food supplements for children by Michael Restin
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Why you need rapeseed oil in your kitchen by Anna Sandner
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Health What helps with menstrual cramps? How does my foot actually work and are the sweat patches under my arms still normal? Scientific findings and discussions about our physical and mental well-being are complex and sometimes not so easy to understand. Especially when they interface with the way we live our lives. After all, everything influences each other: work, nutrition, sporting activities, sexuality, psyche, living space and so on. We break down the latest research findings in an understandable way. In addition, our editors share their personal experiences with gadgets for body and mind. Among them are light therapy lamps, sleep aids, fitness trackers and massage tools that pamper you from head to toe or, in some cases, even plague you. Exciting interviews with experts and guest articles from "Spektrum der Wissenschaft" included. Follow the topic "Health" to stay up to date. more