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Divorce and separation with children: “They play dirty”
The parents are separated, one parent is in a new relationship: it can happen that the father or mother tries to manipulate the child. Family psychologist Stefan Rücker explains what…
Familial hypercholesterolemia: When should you test children?
by Frederik Jötten Oct 4, 2024, 9:34 am 4 mins Federal Health Minister Karl Lauterbach wants to have all children tested for familial hypercholesterolemia in the future. But what is…
Quit smoking: This is what happens in the body after the last cigarette
The health consequences of smoking range from chronic irritation of the bronchi to weakening of the immune system and even lung cancer. According to the Federal Ministry of Health, slightly…
Clutter: What chaos at home tells us about our psyche
by Stefanie Stahl and Lukas Klaschinski Oct 3, 2024, 1:54 p.m 6 mins Some people find it easy to keep everything clean and tidy. Others have big problems with it.…
Lawn care in autumn: The most important work in October
Fertilizing and mowing Lawn care in autumn: How to prepare your green spaces for winter In autumn it is time to strengthen the lawn again before winter sets in ©…
Walking barefoot: How to treat feet appropriately
She is an orthopedic surgeon and has a passion for feet. In the star-Interview Caroline Werkmeister tells us what makes our feet sick and how to get them back in…
Three reasons for separation where love can still be saved
by Carola Kleinschmidt Oct 2, 2024, 11:43 p.m 6 mins A separation can happen in different ways – but it doesn’t always have to come to this. Two couples therapists…
Marburg virus: How dangerous is an infection with the pathogen?
febrile illness Marburg virus: How dangerous is the infection? This transmission electron microscope image shows part of the ultrastructural morphology of a number of Marburg virus virions (photo from 1975)…
New study: Light therapy works better than expected against depression
Until now, light therapy with daylight lamps was mostly recommended for winter depression. Recent studies show that it could also help against other forms of depression. What is light therapy?…
Cleaning the fireplace glass: This is how you can easily remove soot and dirt
Soot & dirt Cleaning the fireplace glass: These tools ensure a clear view Stubborn combustion residues usually cannot be removed with ordinary glass cleaners © glebchik / Getty Images As…