Julia Freiberger, Author at FITBOOK

Julia Freiberger

Julia Freiberger has been with FITBOOK since 2023, writing about nutrition, fitness, and health. Her studies in nutritional science provide her with a wealth of (scientific) input for her work. Books and writing are her passion: her own book is currently in the publication process. Julia is also no stranger to physical activity: at a young age, she discovered her enthusiasm for movement and completed ten years of training as a dancer and actress at the Friedrichstadt-Palast in Berlin. Her spare time is filled with travels with friends, duties as an aunt, sports, university stress, and a little parrot that demands a lot of attention.

Do Antidepressants During Pregnancy Harm the Child?

New Study What Risk Do Antidepressants Pose to Babies During Pregnancy?

Antidepressants during pregnancy often cause uncertainty. Data from more than 167,000 children now provide important new insights.

Ordering Without Paying or Eating: An Internet Trend from South Korea Simulates Delivery Services

Behind it lies an unusual idea to combat cravings.

Unusual Apps Why Ordering Food That Never Arrives Can Make You Happy

In South Korea, people simulate entire meal orders instead of actually placing them. Can this really trick the appetite?

The insidious nature of pneumonia is that its symptoms can vary depending on the pathogen and the individual's health condition.

Causes, Symptoms, Treatment How Dangerous Is Pneumonia?

Sudden fever and shortness of breath? When pneumonia becomes dangerous: an overview of causes and symptoms.

Malaria is one of the most dangerous infectious diseases and is transmitted by female mosquitoes.

Transmitted by Mosquitoes These Symptoms May Indicate Malaria

Malaria is transmitted by infected mosquitoes and can become life-threatening. Here are the symptoms and who is particularly at risk.

Optimists often interpret setbacks differently than pessimists. Which habits can be adopted and what research says about it.

Research Why Optimists Are Often Healthier–and What They Do Differently in Daily Life

A bad moment doesn't have to define the entire day. What optimists do differently and why this mindset could benefit your health.

For people with office jobs, long periods of sitting are part of everyday life. However, sitting for many hours each day can harm your health—sometimes with serious consequences.

Study Shows With Each Additional Hour of Sitting, the Risk of Cancer Increases

How are sitting and cancer connected? Data from more than 90,000 people suggest that particularly long periods of sitting could play a role.

Keto or Mediterranean Diet: Which Is Better for Metabolism?

Research Study Finds This Diet Helps Combat Fatty Liver Disease

With the same weight loss, keto, Mediterranean, and low-fat diets show different effects on metabolism and the liver.

Pancreatic insufficiency manifests through seemingly harmless symptoms

Pancreatic Insufficiency Signs That May Indicate Pancreatic Insufficiency

A pancreatic insufficiency can manifest in various ways. Here are the symptoms that may occur and why they differ.

One Hour of Personal Training–and Your Self-Image Falters

Experience What Happens When You Suddenly Lose Control at the Gym

Training with a personal trainer: FITBOOK editor Julia Freiberger shares her experience between motivation and muscle soreness.

Study Shows Men's Birth Month Influences Depression Risk

A new study shows that men born in the summer have an increased risk of depression. More details here.

Glass noodles are considered a light pasta alternative. Is that true?

New Trend Are Glass Noodles Healthier Than Regular Pasta?

Glass noodles are often considered a lighter alternative to pasta. But is that really true? A look at calories and nutritional values might surprise you.

A healthy breakfast doesn't require complicated rules. What's important are nutrients and a balanced combination of foods.

According to a Nutrition Expert What Makes a Healthy Breakfast? These Foods Are Ideal

Which foods are beneficial in the morning? A nutrition expert explains what makes a balanced breakfast and what to focus on.

For ten years, extreme situations were part of Dominik Lehr's job. Today, the former SEK (Special Operations Command) trainer demonstrates what can be learned from them.

Former SWAT Member in Interview Former SWAT Officer: "Mental Strength Is Not Something You're Born With"

How can stress and mental resilience be trained? Dominik Lehr shares insights from nearly a decade with the SEK (Special Deployment Command).

A palpable lump is just one possible sign of breast cancer. Even subtle changes can indicate the disease.

Not Always a Knot! Additional Symptoms That Indicate Breast Cancer

The well-known lump is not the only warning sign of breast cancer. Other changes that may also indicate the disease.

Older and younger siblings differ in their risk of illness.

According to a Study Older Siblings Have Different Health Risks Than Younger Ones

Firstborn or Secondborn? A new study finds notable differences in the health risks between siblings.

Our BOOKS colleague Woon-Mo Sung took on the Spider-Man challenge.

New Fitness Trend Spider-Man Challenge: What Lies Behind the Demanding Exercise

The Spider-Man Challenge may seem easy, but in reality, it's a true test of strength. Here's what matters and how you can prepare.

Dementia: What Factors Influence the Risk?

New Study Shows 12 Years Longer Without Dementia? These 3 Factors Are Key

A long-term study reveals which factors shape the risk of dementia in middle age over decades and why three of them are crucial.

New long-term data reveal the potential effects of an early start on social media for children.

According to a Study The Effects of Your Child Having a Social Media Account Early

New research provides insights into how early use of social media can affect academic success.

Behind Spider-Man's action is real training. Tom Holland focuses on strength, endurance, and flexibility for the role.

Fitter Superhero The Brutal Bodyweight Training of 'Spider-Man' Star Tom Holland

Tom Holland underwent a rigorous workout for his role as Spider-Man. Here’s an overview of the key exercises and training principles.

Strength Training Builds Muscles–But What Happens Immediately After?

Study Shows How Healthy It Is That Strength Training Destroys Our Muscles

Strength training stresses muscles more than previously thought. A study explains how the body repairs tiny damages and adapts.

Early sugar consumption may shape the brain more significantly than previously thought.

New Study How Sugar in Infancy Could Affect the Brain Decades Later

How much sugar toddlers consume early on could affect their risk of developing Alzheimer's later in life, according to a study.

Heat Is Ideal for Germs: What to Watch Out for When Grilling

Attention! Grill Mistakes That Could Lead to Food Poisoning

When grilling, bacteria multiply particularly quickly. These simple tips can help prevent food poisoning.

How Does Carbonation Affect Tooth Enamel?

New Findings Amazing! How Sparkling Water Affects Your Teeth

Can Sparkling Water Harm Your Teeth? New Research Reveals the Truth Behind the Carbonation and Enamel Myth

Hyrox Record: Simon Gronau Discusses the Consequences

Interview Simon Gronau Reveals How His Body Has Endured 100 Hyrox Races

The challenge is over. Fitness influencer Simon Gronau explains how his body reacted to 100 Hyrox races and why recovery is now important.

Which Berry Offers Which Health Benefits?

Nutrition Expert Provides Insight Raspberries vs. Blackberries – Which Berry Is Healthier?

Raspberries and blackberries are considered "superfoods." But which berry provides more vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants?

The performances were accompanied by intense workouts. Here's why push-ups were long considered the ultimate challenge.

Editor Reveals Tricks How I Learned Push-Ups Step by Step as a Dancer

From the biggest training hurdle to first success: How a simple trick helped me learn push-ups step by step.

Tender, hearty, or soluble: The differences lie not only in texture but also in processing and use.

Assessment by Nutrition Expert Hearty, Tender, or Instant–Comparing Types of Oatmeal

FITBOOK explains the nutritional differences and various uses of rolled oats, quick oats, and instant oats.