health

What are the symptoms and effects of a UV burn? In this blog you can find out exactly what you should pay attention to if you have actually gotten a sunburn.

Accidents that children or adults need help with happen all the time. In these cases, it is important to act confidently and quickly. Read how to provide first aid here.

The bites that mosquitoes leave on our skin usually itch for a few days, but they are not dangerous. The situation is different with exotic mosquitoes, which have found their way to Europe and also to Switzerland. Read here which diseases are transmitted by mosquitoes.

Keep the balcony door, patio door and windows locked - in principle, a good way to prevent mosquitoes from entering your home. But no matter how careful you are, the pests always find a way in. You can find out how to get rid of the beasts here.

Some people are far more likely to be bitten by mosquitoes than others. There are many pseudo-scientific claims circulating as justification for this, which are generally not tenable. Read why some people get bitten more often in this blog.

Most species of mosquitoes want to get our blood in the spring and summer. But some specimens even survive the colder seasons - they look for protective niches, like in houses and apartments. Find out when mosquitoes are active in this blog.

As with other vaccinations against serious diseases, the human body is also warned of possible invaders with the TBE vaccination. But what side effects does the TBE tick vaccination cause?

Like humans, ticks pose a direct health risk to cats, but a bite can have other consequences as well. So how can you protect your cat from blood-sucking insects?

You often only notice the bite of a tick after a certain time, when the anesthetic released during the bite wears off. That's why it's incredibly important to check yourself and your children for ticks frequently. Read how to remove a tick properly in this blog.

Ticks are very popular in our part of the world in late spring, summer and autumn. But what types of ticks are there in Switzerland - and which ones are dangerous for humans and animals?

There has long been no doubt that honey is healthy. But what exactly makes this natural product so valuable? In this context, a number of factors play a role - read more about them in this article.

Massages are used for relaxation, but can also be used to relieve pain. If you are clear about what the massage should bring, you can decide on the right oil. Find out here which oils are suitable for massages and why.