Consuming processed meat and sausages increases the risk of COPDMillions of people worldwide suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In the vast majority of cases, the disease, which is also known as smoking cough, is caused by tobacco consumption. But eating processed red meat can also increase the risk of COPD, researchers report.

The alternative stimulant from South AmericaThe capsule fruits and seeds of guarana (Paullinia cupana) make coffee a real competitor. Thanks to its high caffeine content, the guarana extract is a reliable stimulant. In contrast to coffee, guarana also contains a number of other health-related ingredients.

It's no secret that olive oil has a particularly high health value among all edible oils. However, highly concentrated olive leaf extract is even more effective than pure olive oil. As the name suggests, it is obtained from the leaves of the olive tree and, in contrast to the olive fruits mainly used as food and their oil extracts, is a naturopathic remedy.

Intensive use of smartphones presumably promotes carpal tunnel syndrome Current studies show that intensive use of smartphones presumably promotes a nerve bottleneck in the wrist with painful feelings of numbness, the so-called carpal tunnel syndrome (KTS). confirms Professor Dr.

Using a new heart ECG to determine the risk of strokeThe so-called brain stroke is one of the most common causes of death in Germany. Researchers have now developed a method that could be used to determine the risk of stroke much earlier than before.

Astronauts may have visual disturbances due to fluid in their brains A new study has shown that longer stays in space change the astronauts' brains. Among other things, these changes lead to visual disturbances and persist for a long time after returning to earth.