Willi Fox Stuhlfänger

Who doesn't know it? The involuntary hiccups that surprise us in the middle of a conversation or while eating and throw us off for a few seconds. Most of the time they are harmless, but sometimes they can be annoying and unpleasant. What happens when the body suddenly produces these uncontrollable “hic” sounds? And what is the reason for these involuntary twitches?

Noise is part of everyday life, but too much noise exposure can harm health because our hearing is not designed for continuous noise. How can you avoid noise-induced hearing loss and what should you consider when choosing hearing protection?

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?