Mindfulness with the smartphone – is that even possible? After testing the best meditation apps of 2021, we say: Yes! From relaxation, focus and better concentration to deep sleep – meditation promises many positive effects. Yet many people find it very difficult to switch off and do absolutely nothing in the hustle and bustle of more
Smartphone, smartphone in my hand, tell me more about this meat: What’s its background and country of origin? More and more people consult their smartphone while shopping in the supermarket to find out what foods are healthy, sustainable or animal-friendly. Almost every one-in-two supermarket customer looks up a food’s origin and how it is produced more
During lockdown, when it was hardly possible to travel, the garden or balcony soon became a small oasis. Many finally found the time to attend to their garden or the balcony. After years of putting it off, herbs were finally planted, flowers sown, and vegetables cultivated. But what happens now, as the hectic of everyday more
Increasing digitalisation, i.e. mapping physical processes in software, has been noticeable in our society, especially since the beginning of the pandemic. Especially in the professional environment, the change to a digital world has significant advantages. Just think of the virtual network possibilities and technological end devices that connect a full-fledged team of different members in more
Hardly anyone is spared this trinity of problems when on vacation. Although you’re aware of and prepared for them, you still end up suffering the consequences. Sitting behind the wheel for a long time, lugging heavy suitcases, lying for hours on a lounger or on the beach (on your back, of course), and counting sheep more
Everyone knows the expression: “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Nowadays it’s “A meditation a day keeps the doctor away.” That’s the conclusion scientists reached in a study by Harvard University. They found that meditation exercises help reduce stress levels and strengthen the immune system, with the result that you feel more balanced, more
A smartphone and the right app is enough to make life a little easier for allergy sufferers. Our blog post about “Husteblume”, the allergy app of the Techniker Krankenkasse, was very well received. And of course there are a number of other useful applications. To make orientation in the app jungle easier, we have compiled more
Hand on heart: Do you know when the beech or hazelnut tree’s pollen flies or when the alder blossoms? If not, you’re either not allergic to plants or you haven’t yet installed a pollen forecast app on your smartphone. You can read why such an app is extremely useful in our blog article. More and more
Spring is around the corner and that unfortunately means springtime lethargy for very many of us. But what causes it? And can sleep apps for the smartphone actually help us get a better night’s rest? Healthy sleep is one of the most vital aspects when it comes to leading a healthy life. It’s not only more
The days are slowly getting longer and we can feel the warm sun on our face. Time for a bit of spring cleaning on your smartphone – out with the old apps that are useless anyhow, and in with the new. We show you what spring delights the Google Play Store holds for you – more