Blog | Dr. med. Barbara Hendel

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Is obesity genetic?

It's actually true that genes influence weight. This was proven by observations of children who grew up separately from their biological parents in an adoptive family and did not resemble the weight of the adoptive parents, but rather that of the biological parents. Even more meaningful are studies of identical twins who lived in different environments and nevertheless shared a similar body weight.

No more candy at checkout?

At least with one supermarket, this is good news: Discounter store Lidl is removing sweets from its checkout area. In Great Britain, it is already successful in doing so.

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Fitness for our brain

In order for our brain to remain efficient into our older years, we can do a lot. The following five practical tips can even stop the natural degeneration of our brain.

Tips for a healthy heart

No other organ can be so easily rejuvenated by the decade as our heart. At the same time, it suffers like no other organ from bad eating habits, symptoms of deficiencies and lack of exercise.

Why do we eat more than we should?

This question has been explored at Cornell University in New York, USA by nutritionist Brian Wansink. Although his research has been questioned, the researcher put forth hypotheses in his book, "Mindless Eating: Why we eat more than we think." He proposed that secret seducers in food can be blamed for eating too much.

Healthy & Fit with Water & Salt

In a graphic and clear way, the reader is provided with valuable tips and application options relating to “water & salt”. This guide is an absolute must for anyone who wants to stay or become healthy and fit by natural means. The included dosage spoon makes it easy to prepare the recommended saline solution concentrations.