The ”in good shape” studio discussion: each week we invite an expert to the studio to talk about issues concerning health and well-being. Topics include alternative or conventional medicine, exercise, nutrition and wellness. That and more on ”in good shape” every week on DW-TV.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 1 day 8 hours 18 minutes
Help! Bed bugs in the bedroom
In this week’s interview, we ask bed bug expert Dr Erik Schmolz from Germany's environmental agency how to recognize bed bugs, if they pose a danger, and what can be done to get rid of the parasites.
How to protect patients from hospital germs
Physicians Torsten Bauer and Nicola Tiedt who are responsible for medical hygiene at Berlin’s Helios Clinic tell us how dangerous hospital germs are and what can be done to protect patients.
Alcohol – dependency and withdrawal
Addiction expert Dr. Darius Chahmoradi Tabatabai from the Vivantes Auguste Viktoria Clinic in Berlin explains when alcohol poses a danger, and what new methods can help patients overcome dependency.
Alcohol - dependency and withdrawal
Addiction expert Dr. Darius Chahmoradi Tabatabai from the Vivantes Auguste Viktoria Clinic in Berlin explains when alcohol poses a danger, and what new methods can help patients overcome dependency.
How to get blood pressure under control
This week’s specialist explains why hypertension has grown increasingly common, and how to lower it. Dr. Ulf Landmesser is the director of the Department of Cardiology at Charité University Hospital in Berlin.
More muscle, better health?
Jonas Kittelmann discusses the health benefits of building up muscle. The personal trainer and sports expert gives pointers on strength training.
Gallstone surgery – a primer
Dr. Marc Jansen explains when gallstone surgery is necessary, and whether the gallbladder also has to be removed. Dr. Jansen is a Chief Surgeon at the HELIOS Emil von Behring Hospital in Berlin.
Sensitivity to weather
Physiology professor Hanns-Christian Gunga from the Charité University Hospital in Berlin explains how the body adapts to climate and weather, but says there are limits.
Laser operations for cataracts
High-precision lasers can not only be used to correct visual impairments but cataracts as well. How do the procedures work, and how risky are they? In Good Shape has a look-see around one of Europe’s biggest eye clinics and talks to Dr. Manfred Tetz.
What makes a good cardiac check-up?
Cardiologist Dr. Richard Stern talks to Dr. Carsten Lekutat about who should have a cardiac check-up and how often.