Mind

Creatine for Depression: Can It Really Improve Your Mood?

Can creatine help with depression? Early evidence suggests it may improve symptoms – especially alongside therapy. Here’s what an expert says

Christine Bürg & Marianne Waldenfels

With

Prof. Dr. med. Andreas Menke

This is how longevity becomes a walk in the park

"Feel good, live better" – in this podcast episode, longevity expert Nils Behrens reveals what everyone can do daily to stay as healthy and live as long as possible.

Christine Bürg

Between Self-Care and System Crisis: The Future of Health

Self-care, holistic health, and a system in crisis: Futurist Corinna Mühlhausen explains how our understanding of health is changing

Philip Reichardt

Meditation for Beginners: Techniques, Tips & How to Get Started

Meditation for beginners: Learn how to meditate step by step, reduce stress, and improve your well-being. Simple techniques and tips for getting started

Sharon Burbat

How Trauma Shapes Our Relationships: An Interview with Verena König

How trauma shapes our relationships: Verena König explains why we repeat patterns—and how healing is possible. An in-depth interview on attachment and the nervous system

Marianne Waldenfels

Why We Find People Attractive – Hormones, Skin, and the Brain Explained

Why do we find some people irresistible? Neurologists, hormone specialists, and dentists explain what really happens in your body when attraction strikes

Christine Bürg & Margit Hiebl

Dr Alexandra Schoeneich Endokrinologie München

With

Dr. med. Alexandra Schoeneich, Dr. med. Georg Haber, Dr. med. Neda Nabavi, Dr. med. Christian Jacobi, Dr. med. dent. Siegfried Marquardt

High-Functioning Depression: The Warning Signs Most People Miss

Perfect facade, inner emptiness: What high-functioning depression means, who it affects, and what treatment looks like – explained by psychiatrist Prof. Dr. Andreas Menke

Margit Hiebl

With

Prof. Dr. med. Andreas Menke

verschiedene Pillen und Tabletten auf lila Untergrund

Nootropics: Can Pills Really Make You Smarter?

Nootropics promise better focus, memory and mental performance. But what really works? From L-theanine to bacopa, we explain benefits and limits.

Marianne Waldenfels

The nootropic of the year: What L-Theanine really does to your brain

The natural amino acid from green tea promises focused alertness without nervousness and relaxation without fatigue. What does the current state of research say about L-theanine? Who benefits from taking it—and how real is the hype?

Marianne Waldenfels

Sleep and Recovery: What Elite Sports Can Teach Us

Sports physician Dr. Lutz Graumann explains why sleep is the most overlooked performance factor—with insights from the German Armed Forces, ice hockey, and professional soccer. Practical tips for better recovery

PMC Redaktion