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How long should you hold a plank? A sports scientist explains recommended times for holding a plank for women and men.

In Germany, cases of colorectal cancer are increasing among younger adults. However, there is also a rise in less aggressive tumors.

If you want to improve your swimming performance, especially in freestyle, you should also do strength training.

FITBOOK Editor-in-Chief Nuno Alves shares his 5 essential rules for optimal and healthy muscle building.

Training only on weekends? Meeting the recommended exercise amount still offers health benefits

Gut bacteria determine our health. Studies show that certain fungi in the gut influence whether we develop allergies.

Exercise is important for health, including that of children, but can kids do too much sport?

Oatmeal is considered nutrient-rich and filling. New studies point to additional health benefits.

Do People Age Faster Than Previous Generations, Leading to More Cancer Diagnoses in Younger Individuals? Study Provides Answers.

Thomas Kälicke now routinely asks patients about weight-loss injections before surgeries. The answers are increasingly concerning to him.

A study shows that an HPV vaccination not only reduces the risk of cervical cancer but can also prevent deaths.

Too much sitting is unhealthy, that's clear! But is too little sitting just as bad? A long-term study now addresses this question.

Can weight-loss injections like Ozempic and Wegovy influence violent behavior? A new study provides clues.

Actress Rosie O'Donnell has lost a significant amount of weight—with the help of a "weight loss injection" and a changed mindset.

Periodontitis can promote inflammation and contribute to other diseases. Fasting mimetics might reduce these inflammatory responses.

At the Vision Zero Summit hosted by BILD, experts discussed innovations, data, and prevention strategies to combat preventable deaths.

Sugar hides behind many names. FITBOOK reveals how to spot sugar traps and explains the impact of excess sugar on health.

A nutritionist explains why she takes vitamin D even in the summer—and why it might be important for you too.

How filling is a smoothie? FITBOOK exhibits the key factors that determine its suitability as a breakfast or a meal.

Fructose and glucose provide the same number of calories but, according to a study, affect hunger neurons in the brain differently.

No red meat since college: FITBOOK reveals the reasons for Jalen Brunson's plant-based diet and how it shapes his performance.

On social media, millions are celebrating eggs with oil as the "Natural Wegovy." But what's really behind this weight loss trend?

Muesli is considered a healthy breakfast. However, hidden sugars in pre-made mixes raise questions. What's behind this?

According to the study, eating one avocado daily—without making any other dietary changes—can positively affect blood sugar levels.

A new analysis reveals how nutrition and intelligence in children might be linked to cognitive abilities and academic success.

Helene Fischer reveals her plank record in a video. The singer is incredibly fit. FITBOOK shares tips on how you can improve your planking.

Which Fitness Metrics Promote a Longer Lifespan? New Recommendations Show Why the Current Minimum Isn't Enough

Can Pilates give you a flat stomach? FITBOOK author Nina Ponath explains the truth.

Strength training is also important in cycling to improve performance. FITBOOK expert Alina Bock shares effective strength exercises.

Doctors advised him against continuing with martial arts and action films. But damaged knees can't keep "The Furious" star Joe Taslim down.

Can muscles help with weight loss? Yes, thanks to an increased basal metabolic rate and the afterburn effect. FITBOOK explains the details behind this.

If you want to improve your running, don't neglect strength exercises. Find out which ones are ideal at FITBOOK.

Oscar winner Javier Bardem has revealed what matters to him when it comes to fitness at age 57 and which workout he enjoys.

How Many Bicep Curls Build Strong Muscles? The exercise alone won't work miracles, but a fitness coach has valuable tips

A randomized study shows that just five weeks of supervised Nordic walking can help with depression.

Study Offers Hope: Drug Originally Used for Constipation Eases Depression Symptoms in Just One Week

Can a saliva test determine if you've had enough sleep? A study provides initial intriguing insights into this possibility.

A study shows that targeted stress in the form of sprint training can more sustainably reduce the symptoms of panic attacks.

Not only can the body act up during menopause, but mental health issues can also become a burden.

Women know that menopause will eventually arrive. But how can they prepare well for it? An expert explains.

Fatherhood dramatically changes the male brain, according to a recent study from Germany.

Olympic champion Matthias Steiner explains in an interview with Nuno Alves why sleep is the most crucial factor for healthy aging.

Hayden Panettiere spoke openly about her postpartum depression and why her daughter lives with her father, Wladimir Klitschko.