How accurate are body fat scales designed for home use?
by Oliver Fischer
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Mattresses for children have become safer according to Stiftung Warentest
by Martin Jungfer
Background information
The big crawl: 5 exciting facts about head lice
by Katja Fischer
Background information
Beat it, nits! Tips from a head lice expert
by Katja Fischer
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Can thinking be fun?
by Spektrum der Wissenschaft
Guide
Myth or fact: does vitamin C have an effect on colds?
by Anna Sandner
Behind the scenes
Land of vitamin pill poppers and protein shake guzzlers
by Stephan Kurmann
Guide
Say goodbye to the autumn blues: 5 tips to combat sleepiness and a low mood
by Anna Sandner
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Project Half Marathon: within reach of the starting line
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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.
