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Tension, hardened muscles, circulatory problems, swelling, joint pain: for these and many other complaints, colourful adhesive strips provide relief — and all without medication. What is their mechanism and what else can tapes do?

Each of us has had a fever at least once in life. To determine whether you have a fever, different thermometers are available. These medical instruments belong in every home medicine kit. Which one is the most accurate and where is it best to measure – rectally, under the tongue or armpit, on the forehead or in the ear?

One unfortunate movement – and ligaments or tendons are torn or overstretched. In such cases an orthosis is often used to balance mobility and stability of the body and thereby restore movement. How does an orthosis work and what should you know about it?