health
Why mental health needs more support now
The aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic, recent wars, inflation and the climate crisis have led to an increase in mental illnesses. The government has already implemented some reforms to improve mental health in recent years. Nevertheless, there is still a lot to be done. The Professional Association of Austrian Psychologists (BÖP) and the Austrian Federal […]
Health: With this trick you can gain up to 10 years of life
“Who wants to live forever?” asked the British rock band Queen in their song of the same name in 1986. The wish for immortality remains unfulfilled for us humans – or fortunately? Nevertheless, quite a lot of people try everything to live as long as possible. Sport, healthy eating, not smoking, little stress and enough […]
How the climate crisis affects our mental health
Climate anxiety, solastalgia, eco distress: There are already numerous terms for the effects of the climate crisis on our mental health. However, it is not just the knowledge of the crisis that endangers our psyche. Which factors also play a role and how can we protect ourselves from it. Fear of the future, heat, destruction […]
This is what employees think about their work and their health | Occupational safety
Personal services represent very different professions, including nursing and teaching. But what are their common work characteristics and how do employees in these sectors rate their health and job satisfaction? A study by the Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAuA) has analyzed the most important surveys of recent years and has now presented […]
Diet at 40 affects health at 70
Laura Pomer July 10, 2024, 5:09 p.m. | Reading time: 5 minutes It is no secret that various lifestyle factors – including the type of diet – can influence health over the course of a lifetime. But the conclusion of a recently presented long-term study is surprising as to how significant the impact of what […]
Republicans demand health certificate from Biden
Home page politics Was standing: 08.07.2024, 13:59 PressSplit The pressure on US President Biden is growing after his blunders in the election campaign. The Republicans in Congress now also want to question his personal physician. Washington, DC – House Republicans on Sunday demanded that President Biden’s personal physician explain whether he can provide “accurate and […]
Children’s mental health: Without a stop
Studies show that one fifth of all children and young people suffer from mental disorders. The support system is not prepared for this. The path after the pandemic remains difficult for children and young people Photo: Christoph Soeder/dpa BERLIN taz | It smells of fresh paint, in some places cables are hanging from the ceiling […]
Sugar tax on soft drinks: What the measure could achieve – Health
At their recent conference, the consumer protection ministers from nine federal states spoke out in favor of a measure that professional associations in Germany have long been calling for: introducing a tax on sugary soft drinks in order to reduce their consumption. The World Health Organization (WHO) also strongly recommends taxes or similar levies on […]
AI in the fitness, sports and health industry: Current application examples
The importance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the fitness and health industry cannot be overstated in today’s digital age. AI technologies have ushered in a new era of personalized care and make it possible to collect, analyze and interpret huge amounts of data. Artificial intelligence is being used in the fitness and health industry by […]
The effect of beetroot on fitness and health
Laura Pomer June 20, 2024, 3:56 am | Reading time: 9 minutes Children generally don’t like beetroot because of its earthy taste – but athletes like it even more. The beet provides valuable ingredients that have a positive effect on performance and various functions of the body. FITBOOK author Laura Pomer summarizes the health benefits […]