Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) and COVID-19: Read ü about Ü transmission, symptoms, diagnosis & tests, course of the disease and prevention of the spread of the pandemic
Are you stressed out? How can the body reduce stress? What effects does it have on the psyche? Recognize and understand symptoms of stress
Stress managementRecovery counteracts the stress process. Negative effects of stress factors can thus be reversed or mitigated. If the person is recovered, he feels good and is also efficient. Many stressors, such as sudden illness, can usually neither be avoided nor influenced
We often find everyday life stressful. To create a balance, the progressive muscle relaxation according to Jacobson can be used. Get to know this relaxation method with a short guide
How do you manage stress through mindfulness? Find out more about MBSR & Co. and carefully go through your everyday life, step by step
Stress in professional lifeGrowing professional demands, pressure to perform or fear of losing your job - stress and work life often go hand in hand. In addition, it is often also important to reconcile family and work. However, like our Stone Age ancestors, we cannot react by attacking or fleeing, for example simply fleeing a meeting if things go differently than intended
So stay relaxedRecovery is essential for body, mind and soul. Everyone has their own reserves of strength and recovery strategies that are good for you. Find out how best to incorporate relaxation into your daily life. Whether it's a nap in between, the morning jogging lap or just relaxing - there are enough opportunities to recharge your batteries
Stroke in womenWomen are on average 74 years old when they have a stroke. Men are usually affected earlier, at around 69 years of age. The strokes in women are often more severe than in men, because the cause of a stroke in women is much more often a cardiac arrhythmia
Diabetes develops slowly and often goes unnoticed for a long time because the symptoms are non-specific and can be easily overlooked
In order to prove a sensitization to certain allergens, examinations such as prick test, intracutaneous test, IgE and RAST test as well as provocation tests are carried out
Every drug can also cause undesirable effects such as side effects, incompatibilities (intolerances) or an allergy
The internet has many advantages, but it also carries risks. Among other things, Internet consumption can become so dominant that it leads to an addiction. How to recognize internet addiction and what preventive and therapeutic options are available
Allergies: benefits and costsHow is the reimbursement made? What is the difference between claiming a service from a contract doctor and from a doctor of choice? Answers to these questions as well as information on reimbursement of medication and nutritional advice can be found here at a glance
Co-addiction isn't unique to alcohol addiction. Here you can find out what relatives can do about it and where they can find help
There are many possible triggers for a contact allergy. Most often metals, such as nicks, trigger allergic contact eczema. One can also be exposed to allergenic substances in the workplace. You can also find out what preventive measures are available
House dust mite allergy is the second most common allergy after pollen allergy. Learn more about symptoms and diagnosis
With an overdose of alcohol or drugs, various symptoms of intoxication occur. These can be life-threatening. Rapid first aid is important
The gambling addiction usually develops insidiously. It is therefore important to take countermeasures in good time. Find out what help there are
With shopping addiction, shopping is experienced as a kind of uncontrollable compulsion - with ä u ß first unpleasant consequences. The goal of therapy is usually a new way of life with non-stressful consumer behavior
Under certain conditions, gambling can lead to a disease: gambling addiction. Machines have the greatest potential for addiction. Men are more often affected
People with sex addiction don't just have a lot of sex: they have lost control of it. What those affected or their partners can ö can
COPD: Risk Factors & PreventionCOPD can have several causes. Smoking is one of the risk factors. In addition, permanent harmful influences - for example at work and environmental pollution - put a strain on the lungs. Certain genetic dispositions also play a role
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Presbyopia is caused by remodeling processes. Physical aging is often associated with hardening of the lens. The area of sharp vision moves into the distance
Jobs that have nothing to do with physically or chemically hazardous substances can also cause illness. Stress or monotonous work situations often cause high emotional pressure
Although many health problems are caused or aggravated by the job, only very specific illnesses are actually considered to be occupational diseases
Accidents at work are accidents that occur in a causal, spatial and temporal connection with the insured employment or training. Men are affected much more often than women
Visual impairment / blindnessWith a visual impairment, visual acuity and field of vision are severely restricted. Blindness is defined by a maximum restriction of the eyesight or the field of vision - up to the lack of perception of any light (amaurosis)
In Down syndrome there is a deviation in the genetic material (number of chromosomes). It is linked to developmental impairments and health restrictions
Green star (glaucoma) is a group of different diseases in which the intraocular pressure is often too high. The optic nerve of the papilla is damaged and the field of vision is restricted - in the worst case to blindness
Hearing impairment / deafnessOne speaks of hearing impairment when the hearing ability is impaired. This can range from hearing loss to deafness and permanent deafness. Both can be innate or acquired in the course of life. Visual aids such as lip reading can make communication easier, but only convey a small part of the actual message
The doctor will prescribe various therapies for acute or chronic back pain. More on this topic can be found here
Hearing loss in children has far-reaching implications for language development. Therefore, early detection and targeted therapy are of particular importance
A tendency to thrombosis arises when the blood coagulation is more pronounced than normal. It can be innate or arise in the course of life.
Dementia: what is it?It is estimated that around 130,000 people in Austria suffer from some form of dementia. Since most of the sick, around 75 percent, are cared for in the family environment - by their spouse or children - around four times as many people are directly or indirectly affected
Find out more about the diagnosis and treatment of headaches and when you should always seek immediate medical help
Stroke, circulatory disorder, cerebral haemorrhage, paralysis, numbness, first aid measures
Heart, circulation & blood vessels: basic informationThe heart is a muscle the size of a fist. It beats about 80 times a minute and in 80 years of life transports more than 200 million liters of blood through the vessels. This makes a total of at least three billion heartbeats
In the case of high blood pressure, the permanently high pressure damages the vessels. What role do inheritance and lifestyle play?
There are different forms of congenital heart disease. Some forms heal by themselves after birth, in severe cases heart surgery must be performed