The exact causes for Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases are unknown. But new WHO guidelines state that exercising, eating healthy, and staying mentally fit can help protect you.
Can artificial intelligence in the energy sector help solve the climate crisis?14. May 2019 09:54
Artificial intelligence conjures fears of job loss and privacy concerns — not to mention sci-fi dystopias. But machine learning can also help us save energy and make renewables better.
Biohacking involves using technology to optimize your own body - for example through digital implants. Ralf Neuhäuser wants to be at the forefront of the movement with microchips implanted under his skin. We met up with him to hear what it’s like.
Blood - an interview with our experts09. May 2019 12:30
In Good Shapes talks to Dr. Rudolf Tauber at Labor Berlin about blood tests and what physicians can learn from them. Dr. Claudia Vollbrecht from the Charité Hospital in Berlin explains the advantages of a liquid biopsy in analyzing tumor cells.
Germany tests first eHighway autobahn07. May 2019 10:57
Germany's first real-time test of electrified trucks fed via overhead cables amid heavy motorway traffic has begun near Frankfurt. The Environment Ministry hopes the project could contribute to climate-neutral haulage.
WWF highlights drastic drop in German insect population06. May 2019 15:45
The insect population in Germany has dropped drastically, which could affect plant diversity and food production. The WWF reports that Germany is one of the most vulnerable regions in Europe for biodiversity loss.
Bees have been disappearing in mysterious circumstances. Though no one really knows what is causing the die-off, there are fears it could have major consequences for the farmers who grow the food we all rely on. Now an app could help.
Latest research suggests mother's milk is tailor-made for each baby. It's all in the mix. Breastfeeding may also bring health advantages for the mother as well. Why that might be is not fully clear.
Hypnotherapy - the expert opinion26. April 2019 12:30
Dr. Thomas Wolf explains how hypnotherapy works and when it's useful. President of the German Hypnodontics Society, Dr. Wolf researches the clinical applications of hypnosis at the University of Bern.
Streaming videos online or buying a DVD. Hard copy or the cloud. Paper book or ebook. Which is better for the environment: the digital or the offline option? Environmental economist Steffen Lange has the answers.
Vegetative state: Years of minimal consciousness25. April 2019 16:08
For 27 years, Munira Abdulla was in a vegetative state — not to be confused with a coma! DW explains the difference and what patients in a vegetative state are actually aware of.
Misusing antibiotics — from overprescribing them, to their widespread use in factory farming — is creating deadly, drug-resistant "superbugs." Without effective antibiotics, global human health is seriously compromised.
Fasting - the expert’s opinion18. April 2019 12:30
In Good Shape discusses the benefits of abstinence from food with Bettina Becher, a Benefit® yoga teacher and instructor for therapeutic fasting at the Weg der Mitte health foundation in Berlin.
Being grateful is good for our mental health — even if it's hard sometimes12. April 2019 17:22
When we only focus on what's missing from our lives, we can develop a sense of negativity that's hard to shake. Taking time to appreciate the good stuff — trite as it may seem — is important, especially in tough times.
How to make the world affordably carbon-free12. April 2019 07:59
If the world is to quit coal and gas for renewable energy souces, they have to be reliable and affordable. Is that realistic? Researchers have crunched the numbers and come up with some surprising answers.
Does nicotine actually help protect against Parkinson's disease?11. April 2019 19:06
The majority of Parkinson's cases are in North America. In Asia, on the other hand, it's much less common. Researchers are looking for ways to control the disease and are coming up with unusual results.
What is motion sickness and how do you fight it?09. April 2019 16:35
Getting carsick can ruin the best of trips. DW's Carla Bleiker is an expert on this, sadly — but only the ill-effects. So she's been on a journey to find out why we get motion sick and how to stay nausea-free.
Bad food choices killing more people than tobacco, researchers warn05. April 2019 12:42
Are we eating ourselves to death? Researcher Stefan Lorkowski sat down with DW to set a few things straight about the effect the food we put in our pie holes is having on our bodies. And it's not good.
