Why our bodies need water

Our entire metabolic system needs water to function. It serves as a coolant, transports nutrients and cleans our body by removing waste, for example via urination and sweat.

 

How water filters save lives

Every year, infectious diseases spread via contaminated water and poor sanitation kill more people than wars. And millions more fall ill due to dirty water. A project in Uganda provides help in the form of filters.

 

Drinking sensibly

Drinking sufficient water can stimulate your metabolism and prevent excess weight gain – right? It’s also said to bolster your muscles and keep your skin wrinkle-free. We asked nutrition researcher Stefan Kabisch about the facts and the fiction.

 

Why phosphates damage our kidneys

The human body has its own form of sewage treatment plants: the kidneys. They produce urine, which is used to excrete certain waste products. Healthy kidneys are vital – but can be damaged by the wrong diet, e.g. containing excessive phosphorus.

 

How a knee rinse helps your body

Sebastian Anton Kneipp would have turned 100 this year. He became famous for his hydrotherapy cures: affusions, baths and water treading. One simple application you can do at home is the knee rinse.

 

How the side plank works

Fitness instructor Vivien demonstrates home-workout exercises. This time: the side plank.

 

 

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