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
A psychologist discusses vaping and smoking
Karin Vitzthum sets out the risks of vaping and whether it can help people stop smoking.
The NAKO Study - we speak with an expert
Prof. Dr. Tobias Pischon heads the German National Cohort Study Center at the Max Delbrück Centre in Berlin-Buch. Carsten Lekutat met up with him to talk about what methods the study has employed, and its results so far.
Back pain - Our studio guest talk
In Good Shape meets specialist Dr. Fernando Dimeo at a sports medicine treatment facility in Berlin. He knows the most frequent causes of back pain, and shows how to prevent it - and how to provide relief through exercise.
What an expert has to say about aging
Dr Bernd Kleine-Gunk is head of the German Society for Anti-Aging Medicine. He talks about ways to remain active and healthy in old age.
Genetic tests - Our expert interview
In Good Shape talks to Dr. Stefan Mundlos at the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics. The geneticist explains which diseases have a genetic component, as well as the pros and cons of genetic testing.
An interview with a pain specialist
Dr. Christine Hampel tells us about the most effective treatments for chronic pain. She's head of the pain clinic at a Berlin hospital.
Treating eye problems
When our eyesight starts to fail, eye disease could be the cause. We talk to Prof. Antonia Joussen of Berlin’s Charité Hospital about the progression of various diseases and the treatments that are available.
Exercise and motivation - the expert's opinion
Why we all need to stop making excuses and start exercising: In Good Shape Fit talks fitness and motivation with sports psychologist Prof. Ralf Brand from the University of Potsdam.
Dental phobia - The expert's view
In Good Shape talks to dentist Stephan Ziegler about oral hygiene, the causes of dental phobia and how it can be managed.
Where is hygiene particularly important?
We talk to Dr. Tobias Kramer from the Institute of Hygiene and Environmental Medicine in Berlin about washing your hands properly; and about the hotbed of bacteria in every home - the kitchen.