Healthcare

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 study by Aarhus University shows: People who are poor have an 85% higher risk of being treated with potentially unsuitable medication.

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.

Denmark is often cited as a positive example how a care reform could look like. The country has initiated fundamental changes. What makes it different in terms of care - and what can we learn? Anja Herberth was on site.

Places in care homes are scarce due to the shortage of skilled workers, so care will increasingly be provided at home. In this interview, Prof. Dr. Sabine Ludwig explains how we can stay fit and healthy for as long as...

Cornelia Kilin helps older people and people with physical and mental impairments to develop new movement patterns. This is essential after accidents, for example, or when the musculoskeletal system becomes increasingly restricted in old age. An interview about maintaining mobility...