Health & Prevention

Discover valuable tips on how to keep enjoying running. From new goals and varied routes to running groups, find out below how you can make running exciting and motivating.

The skin is the largest organ in the human body and plays an essential role in our health. If we don't look after it, we risk developing health problems. In summer, it's very important to protect your skin from harmful UV rays. To find out how to have healthy skin, read our blog.

On Saturday, the 42nd Grand Prix de Berne will take place. Every year, Switzerland's second-largest popular race attracts some 30,000 running fans from all over the country. Would you like to take part in this kind of race too, but don't know where to start? We've put together eight running tips for beginners.

Found in the blood, cholesterol is a fat-like substance that is necessary to help your body to function properly. However, if cholesterol levels in the blood are too high, this can have harmful consequences for health. In particular, cholesterol builds up in the arteries and can cause a heart attack or a stroke. Find out more about blood fats, and risks and solutions below.

Valentine’s Day is all about being in love and hearts beating fast... But do you ever think about your own heart? To keep your heart muscle in shape, we've put together a few tips.

There are still many taboos, myths and myths surrounding pregnancy and childbirth. How can I prepare for childbirth? Can I continue jogging? How will I feel after the birth? We put all these questions and more to Dr Jarmila A. Zdanowicz, a specialist in gynaecology and obstetrics and Head of Clinic and Senior Physician at the Maternity Dept. of the Inselspital in Bern. You can find her answers in our blog.

Hot flushes, sweating, trouble sleeping... What can women expect during the menopause? We looked into the matter and asked Dr Susanna Weidlinger, Senior Physician at the University Hospital of Bern, for some clarification. You can find her answers in our blog.

The birth of a child remains a very special moment that brings great joy. But it can also be a time of worry and anxiety. You need to think of everything at once, from the child’s bedroom to the things you need to buy, as well as paperwork and insurance. Find out below how to make your life easier when it comes to planning insurance.