DW's In Good Shape

1. Digestive Issues

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The Digestive System

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2. All about the dental formula

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All about the dental formula

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3. The Immune System

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The Immune System

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4. Food and Sugar

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Food and Sugar

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5. Blood Work

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Blood Work

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6. Our Ears

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In Good Shape - Our Ears

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7. Fact or Fiction

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In Good Shape - Fact or Fiction

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8. Knocked sideways How to cope when life hits hard

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A cancer diagnosis, an accident, a miscarriage. In Good Shape looks at how to overcome devastating life events.

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9. Chronic pain: New therapies to help long-term sufferers

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Chronic pain is a complex condition in which stimulus processing and the psyche can play a role. In Good Shape looks at new therapies like electrostimulation.

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10. Mental health disorders: When is it time to seek help?

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Anxiety, depression, mania — when do psychological issues require medical help? In Good Shape hears from those affected and explores broken heart syndrome.

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11. How sleep is affected by daily life

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Sleep disorders are becoming an increasing problem for young and old alike. Stress, not enough relaxation, and poorly timed meals can disrupt rest. In Good Shape shows what you can do during the day to help get a good night's sleep.

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12. The scary truth about plastic and our health

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Microplastics in food and water, chemicals in canned goods, pesticides on fruits and vegetables — what do these substances do to our bodies? In Good Shape uncovers the hidden health risks.

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13. Exercise afresh! How to move more for a longer life

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Looking to get active? Hyrox, yoga, Pilates, trail running, or even frisbee — whatever takes your fancy — new studies prove how your health will thank you!

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1. Are vitamin supplements actually worth taking?

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Health, strength and a long life — can extra vitamins really deliver? In Good Shape takes a closer look at popular pills like zinc and vitamin C, and uncovers what research really says.

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2. From childbirth to recovery: What we need to talk about

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A vaginal birth involves several incredible but complex processes that come with risks. We break it down step by step. Plus: How exercise and therapy after pregnancy can strengthen both body and mind.

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3. Making healthier and happier choices for a better life!

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Enjoying life is often associated with unhealthy things: sugar, fat, alcohol and lazing around. But pleasure plays a vital role in mental health. In Good Shape shows how to enjoy things in a more mindful way.

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4. Difficulty breathing, a painful cough? Lungs' warning signs

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A cough is common with a cold. But persistent coughing, shortness of breath, or chest pain could signal pneumonia, whooping cough, or even chlamydia infection.

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5. C-sections, complications, and postpartum depression

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From unnecessary C-sections to poorly healed C-section scars and depression — many women face stressful interventions and emotional crises around childbirth. What can help

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6. What viruses do to our bodies — and how to stay protected

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How can an HIV positive woman give birth to a healthy baby? With proper medical care and antiretroviral therapy, a safe pregnancy is possible — as Vivian from Uganda shows. Plus: What helps against shingles?

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7. Why how we chew our food matters for our health

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It's not only what we eat or when we eat it — how we chew matters too. Discover the latest research on how eating habits shape digestion, metabolism and overall health.

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8. Mental health: Ill or just wired differently?

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Is a lack of concentration a sign of ADHD? Is a spell of feeling down actually depression? In Good Shape looks at mental health and neurodiversity.

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9. Good skin care, skin cancer screenings and removing tattoos

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What's the best skincare routine for your skin type? Plus: AI-assisted skin screenings, removing unwanted tattoos, and tackling herpes outbreaks.

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10. A closer look at health trends

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Diet breads for weight loss, magic exercises for strong muscles, secret tricks for skin and hair: Many tips on the web are ineffective, some are dangerous, but others are promising. In Good Shape has put some trends under a microscope.

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11. Alternative healing methods

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Can plants help with inflammation or cancer? What can manual therapy do for pain? Is coffee good for circulation? In Good Shape puts the science to the test!

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12. What your mouth can reveal about your health

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Mouth ulcers, gum disease, cavities; even the tongue — can provide warnings of diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Learn what your mouth says about health.

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13. How to grow old healthily!

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How do your diet and lifestyle affect how you age? Can cosmetics keep your skin looking youthful? In Good Shape looks at longevity and how to stay young!

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1. The best things you can do for back pain

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A bad back often has no clear physical cause — but what often helps is movement. In Good Shape looks at what actually matters in back training and which workouts make a real difference.

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2. How longevity begins with prevention

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Learn how bleeding gums and an unbalanced gut microbiome could be impacting your health, from your immune system to mental health. Plus a look at AI used in the fight against healthcare inequality.

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3. The different styles of fitness

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Why do some people love intense workouts while others struggle to get moving? We look at fitness personalities, CrossFit, exercise addiction and the surprising power of walking.

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4. The dark side of aesthetic surgery trends

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Aesthetic surgeries and treatments are booming — but what can enhancing your beauty really cost you? DW Science looks at the risks to weigh up. Plus, we look at the effectiveness of natural acne treatments.

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5. Gender gap in healthcare

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Women are disadvantaged in healthcare — in some cases due to different symptoms in women than in men. This is especially true for heart conditions, where women even face lower survival rates after cardiac arrest.

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6. Medical gaslighting: How rare diseases can go undiagnosed

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Chronic diarrhea, dizziness, and a racing heart — but no diagnosis? DW explores rare diseases, medical gaslighting, and the patients who finally got answers.

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7. How breaking taboos can help us heal and be a game-changer

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From hemorrhoids to depression: taboos can stop us from seeking help on health problems. We show how inhibitions can prolong suffering – and how talking openly about "embarrassing" issues can make a difference.

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8. The hidden world inside your mouth

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What does the tongue do? How do we keep teeth and gums healthy? And are tools like interdental brushes and aligners really useful?

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9. Creativity, culture and new opportunities

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How are African creatives turning tradition into opportunity? From world-famous art and Nigerian textiles to dance, fashion and photography, Afrimaxx meets innovators shaping the future.

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10. What effects do snacks have on your brain

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Sugar and fat consumption may alter the brain's reward system and drive cravings for more. Plus: the truth about collagen supplements and why magnesium may not be the answer to muscle cramps.

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11. When the immune system goes rogue

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Allergies and autoimmune diseases: how the body and mind suffer — and what really helps. Patients, experts and tips on In Good Shape.

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12. Self-optimization: which hacks are worth the hype?

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Track your sleep, optimize your diet, boost your performance. Millions are chasing a better, healthier life. But when does self-improvement become an obsession? We put today's biggest trends to the test.

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13. A journey through lung health

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A remarkable survival story opens this episode, followed by a look at how our lungs affect more than we think. Plus: Sleep apnea, cancer prevention, and the amazing benefits of exercise.

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1. From pleasure to compulsion: How addictions take control

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Cocaine and heroin are addictive. But smartphones, shopping, gaming and even work can also become compulsive. In Good Shape explores how everyday habits can spiral into addiction and what helps people regain control.

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2. Blood vessels: What happens inside this hidden network?

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Blood vessels deliver oxygen and nutrients to every cell in the body. How does the circulatory system work, what causes varicose veins, and what role does cholesterol play in vascular health?

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3. Focus, calm and flow; The science behind relaxation

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The vagus nerve connects the brain to the organs. Stimulating it can be beneficial - but some social media hacks lack science to back them up. Plus: Forest or city walk — which is more relaxing?

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4. How healthy are your feet?

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Many of us take our feet for granted — until they hurt! In Good Shape finds out how to keep our feet healthy and strong, and what happens when they're pushed to the limit on a 100-kilometer hike.

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5. Sex and dating: Things everyone should know

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Sex in pregnancy: Is it safe and how best to do it? Plus: dating in museums and supermarkets – and why sexually transmitted infections too often go undetected.

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