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Health

Health refers to physical and mental well-being in the broadest sense.

This page is a compilation of the wide range of articles and videos DW has produced dealing with aspects of physical and mental health.

Ask Derrick: Exercising after COVID 22.10.2021

Getting back to shape after a COVID infection takes time. A doctors' consultancy is the best way to decide what kind of exercise is suitable.
India readies to repatriate up to a million stranded nationals

India readies to repatriate up to a million stranded nationals 05.05.2020

The massive repatriation exercise has been prompted by stranded Indians who have been making appeals to return home. Many of the distressed Indians are migrant workers in the Gulf countries.  
Coronavirus latest: Spain released from seven-week lockdown

Coronavirus latest: Spain released from seven-week lockdown 02.05.2020

Spain is allowing people to exercise outdoors for the first time in seven weeks. The hard-hit country is gradually lifting its coronavirus restrictions after a fall in the infection rate. Follow DW for the latest.
US Navy fires commander of virus-stricken aircraft carrier

US Navy fires commander of virus-stricken aircraft carrier 02.04.2020

The captain of a US Navy aircraft carrier facing a growing outbreak of the coronavirus on his ship has been fired for writing a letter immediate action. Acting Navy secretary said the commander exercised poor judgment.
Coronavirus: Are outdoor sports healthy exercise or a dangerous risk?

Coronavirus: Are outdoor sports healthy exercise or a dangerous risk? 31.03.2020

Sporting activities outside in the fresh air are good for our health. But is that also the case during the coronavirus pandemic? Join DW down by the River Rhine for the latest advice for fitness freaks and sports lovers.
Four in five teens do not exercise enough: WHO

Four in five teens do not exercise enough: WHO 22.11.2019

More than 80% of global teens don't get at least one hour of daily exercise, according to a UN health agency study. The findings have implications for physical and mental health as well as youth education.

How to look after your mental health

How to look after your mental health 09.09.2019

A lot of the conversation around mental health focuses on mental illness, but mental wellbeing doesn’t just mean the absence of symptoms. Here are some practical, evidence-based ways to foster mental wellbeing.
8 ways to prevent dementia

8 ways to prevent dementia 15.05.2019

The exact causes for Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases are unknown. But new WHO guidelines state that exercising, eating healthy, and staying mentally fit can help protect you.

Prevent dementia with exercise and ashtrays, WHO says

Prevent dementia with exercise and ashtrays, WHO says 14.05.2019

The UN health agency's report advises "what is good for our heart, is also good for our brain." Regular exercise and a good diet are part of the plan for a public health response to dementia.

Don't expose babies to electronic screens, says WHO

Don't expose babies to electronic screens, says WHO 24.04.2019

Children under 12 months old should not be exposed to electronic screens at all, according to the World Health Organization. Parents were urged to ensure kids get enough exercise to encourage good habits later in life.

Inactivity puts adults worldwide at risk of disease

Inactivity puts adults worldwide at risk of disease 04.09.2018

More than 1.4 billion adults across the world have an increased risk of disease because they are not exercising enough, the World Health Organization reports in a new study.
Germans are sitting too much, and it could be deadly

Germans are sitting too much, and it could be deadly 31.07.2018

Whether at work or in front of the TV, Germans spend around 7.5 hours per day sitting, a study has found. Without exercise to balance it out, researchers warn a sedentary lifestyle could lead to serious health issues.
Why a sedentary lifestyle is killing you

Why a sedentary lifestyle is killing you 31.07.2018

Most Germans say they feel healthy. But more than half the population don't even do the minimum recommended amount of exercise. From the office chair to the couch at home, they're spending more time sitting than ever.

DW's Health News: Even minor stress is a health risk

DW's Health News: Even minor stress is a health risk 25.07.2018

Did you know that even a little bit of stress can increase your risk for chronic diseases? Or that a healthy heart makes your gut bacteria happy? DW brings you this week's health news, all in one handy guide!
DW's Health News: Can electronic media harm children?

DW's Health News: Can electronic media harm children? 18.07.2018

Did you know that screen time can cause behavioral problems in children? Or that long working hours can increase your diabetes risk? DW brings you this week's health news, all in one handy guide!
DW's Health News: Cancer at the nail salon

DW's Health News: Cancer at the nail salon 16.05.2018

Did you know that you have an increased cancer risk at the nail salon? Or that a lack of sleep can make you depressed? DW brings you this week's health news, all in one handy guide right here!
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