Gastroenterologist and nutrition expert Dr. Andreas Sturm talks about the liver and what we should and should not eat to keep it in good condition.

We talk to an expert about the liver

WOOP stands for: wish, outcome, obstacle and plan. It’s the name of a science-based mental strategy people can use to identify and fulfil their wishes and change their habits. DW discusses WOOP with a systemic coach who finds it helpful.

Wooping it up

In Good Shape meets medical students Sina Pollmann and Linus Piehler. They’re both members of a sex-education project for young people and have plenty of good advice and answers about sexuality, consent and contraception.

Sexuality – DW interview

What are the different methods for cosmetic surgical procedures? What are the risks and side effects? In Good Shape interviews plastic surgeon Dr. Mariam Omar.

Cosmetic surgery - Our Expert Interview

How are olfactory signals processed in the brain? Can an altered sense of smell be an early warning sign of illness? In Good Shape speaks with the olfactory researcher and neuro-computer scientist Amir Madany Mamlouk.

How we smell - our expert talk

How can animals be used successfully in therapy? DW reporter Mira Fricke asked psychologist Andrea Beetz.

How can animals be used successfully in therapy? <br>DW reporter Mira Fricke asked psychologist Andrea Beetz.

Animals as therapists - Our interview with an expert

In Good Shape talks to neuroscientist, author and science slammer Franca Parianen. She’s an expert on the influence of hormones on our bodies, and explains why there are some prevalent misconceptions.

Hormones - The expert opinion

In Good Shape reporter Peter Schuchardt interviews pediatric dentist Alexandra Wolf, who explains what’s most important for children’s dental hygiene.

An interview with pediatric dentist Alexandra Wolf

In Good Shape talks to dermatologist Dr. Yael Adler. She’s an expert on skin diseases and will give us tips on how best to take care of our skin - also during the current pandemic.

Skin care: Interview with an expert

In Good Shape talks to sports medicine expert and marathon runner Dr. Fernando Dimeo. He knows the best ways to exercise and explains how to best incorporate physical activity into our daily lives.

Myths about exercise - Interview with an expert

The ”in good shape” studio discussion: each week we invite an expert to the studio to talk about issues concerning health and well-being. Topics include alternative or conventional medicine, exercise, nutrition and wellness. That and more on ”in good shape” every week on DW-TV.

What effect does the coronavirus crisis have on our mental well-being? In Good Shape talks to psychotherapist Dr. Andreas Bechdolf.

Coronavirus and the psyche - An interview with an expert

How much bad news can we tolerate each day and what can we do about sensory overload caused by media consumption? In Good Shape talks to psychoanalyst Benigna Gerisch.

Bad news: We talk to an expert.

André Fiebig knows all about noise. He's a professor of psychoacoustics at Berlin's Technical University, and he knows why noise harms us.

Noise: a discussion with experts

Nils Binnberg was caught up in the whirlwind of dietary trends, but it didn’t make him feel healthier. On the contrary, the 42-year-old journalist’s life only became more difficult. He talks with In Good Shape about his experiences.

The risks of diet fads - We talk to an expert

Jörg Blech is a journalist and author. On in Good Shape, he explains why men come down with Covid-19 more frequently than women do and why women live longer than men.

Gender medicine - the expert’s opinion

In Good Shape meets up with journalist and author Isabell Prophet in Berlin. She talks about the modern-day pressure to improve yourself and where it comes from. And she explains why it’s important to learn to be content with who you are.

Self-optimization - We speak to an expert

In Good Shape goes to the German Museum of Technology in Berlin to meet virologist Professor Dr. Hendrik Streeck. He talks about which vaccinations we need and the potential risks behind them. And he explains what ‘herd immunity‘ is.

Vaccines - we talk to an expert

In Good Shape talks fitness with sports physician Fernando Dimeo. He gives tips on keeping fit and explains why there’s more to fitness than strength and stamina.

Fitness - an expert opinion

Neurologist Patricia Krause and tai chi instructor Mirko Lorenz explain why movement and exercise helps Parkinson’s patients. What types of movement are best?

Parkinson’s disease - our interview

DW teams up with tick researcher Peter Hagedorn to go out to the forest to look for ticks. Find out more about these dangerous little bloodsuckers.

Ticks - our guest expert

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