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From birth, there are many preventive checkups for children, but which ones are actually covered by health insurance?

Author Louisa Stoeffler wanted to find out if inhalers provide real relief for a cold, so she tested three products.

A short walk can loosen you up, but a wall workout targets muscles. How five minutes of training can challenge your body more effectively.

Which mental disorders are common in men, and why are they rarely diagnosed? An expert explains on FITBOOK

Crossing the Alps in 20 Stages Over Steinernes Meer, Hohe Tauern, and Dolomites–Experience and Training That Paid Off

Tired of doing just push-ups? FITBOOK has eight effective alternatives that can replace push-ups in your workout.

Two years after the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, study figures show how many lives the COVID-19 vaccinations have actually saved.

Sacha Baron Cohen's Muscles Draw Attention: FITBOOK Explains Why He Had to Invest So Much Physically

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

Fine Dust, Allergies and More: What Health Risks Do Deodorant Sprays Pose? FITBOOK Consults an Expert.

Omega-3 fatty acids are considered beneficial for heart health—however, not if you already have heart disease.

Alba star Wiebke Schwartau criticizes the pay gap between men and women in basketball in the documentary "Everyday Athletes"—what do they earn?

A new study identifies fructose, or fruit sugar, as the root of the obesity epidemic. FITBOOK explains the study's findings.

How Does Hydrogen Peroxide Affect Pimples and Herpes? An Expert Explains Usage and Side Effects

Model Silvina Luna Dies from Complications of a Brazilian Butt Lift: Expert Explains the Risks

Breast pain is one of the most common complaints before and during menstruation. An expert explains what can help.

Those who prefer sipping drinks through a straw should avoid paper straws, as they often contain harmful substances, experts say.

Swimming is easy on the joints and good for the back. However, when doing the breaststroke, it's important to avoid common mistakes—otherwise, you risk discomfort.

Many children love crunchy cereals for breakfast, but many of them contain too much sugar. This was the finding of a test conducted by Stiftung Warentest, a German consumer organization.

The federal states are taking measures against the shortage of antibiotics for children. A law is intended to solve the problem in the long term.

Electric toothbrushes for children should clean well and be durable, but some models in the test do not meet these criteria.

"Stiftung Warentest" Examines Children's Toothpaste: Only a Few of 21 Products Impress Stiftung Warentest, a German consumer organization, has scrutinized children's toothpaste. Out of 21 products, only a few managed to impress.

A study shows how harmful highly processed foods can be to children's fitness health and motor skills.

A children's mattress should primarily be safe—however, six models fail the safety test according to Ökotest, a German consumer magazine.

Most children's sunscreens do not contain concerning UV filters, according to Ökotest. However, some do. FITBOOK knows the losers.

Harmful Substances, Weak Brakes, Cracks in Endurance Tests: Some Children's Bikes Have Issues–But "Stiftung Warentest" Also Found Safe Ones

Is meat necessary for development? Researchers compared the health metrics of vegetarian children with those of omnivores.

According to studies from the United Kingdom and the United States, adenoviruses appear to be behind the mysterious cases of hepatitis in children.

An expert-developed training program and much more await you at the FITBOOK Beach Camp from Sept. 30 to Oct. 7, 2022, in Crete.