Health & Prevention

"1 Picasso 100 Euros" is raffling off a real Picasso to raise money for a good cause: the French Alzheimer's research organization "Fondation Recherche Alzheimer". Tickets for the raffle on April 14, 2026 cost EUR 100.

The latest research shows that poor sleep is linked to an "older" brain. And there is increasing evidence of a complex connection between sleep and dementia.

A recent study from Berlin shows that a third of people don't even want to know certain diagnoses. The consequences of this - and how to prepare for a challenging appointment with the doctor.

Artificial intelligence is opening up new avenues in the treatment of neurological diseases. It promises not only faster diagnosis, but above all more precise and effective therapies. Dr. Patrick Reisinger, Data Scientist at the German medical technology company Precisis, explains...

The ageing population brings with it a challenge: More and more people are affected by cardiovascular disease in old age. According to an analysis, older adults are not only disproportionately affected, but are also less likely to receive optimal treatment.

A healthy lifestyle determines quality of life and prolongs life - especially in the case of mental illness. Around 70% of deaths among people with severe mental illness are due to physical illness.

Ageing is not only a natural process, but also a major risk factor for almost all chronic diseases. The German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina has compiled a discussion paper on how healthy ageing is possible.

The older we get, the more physical fitness, mental stimulation and social participation influence our well-being, independence and enjoyment of life.

A new study provides insights into digital health literacy in 13 countries. The results are sobering and there is a great need for action.

People who are lonely are more likely than others to develop cancer, heart attacks, strokes, depression and dementia. About loneliness and its serious consequences for health.