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The BodyWision Blog offers clear, accessible articles for an informed and empowered approach to health.
Health knowledge
Boosting your immune system? – Myths vs. facts
Immune shots, vitamin regimens and capsules promise stronger defences. It sounds appealing – nobody wants to keep getting sick. But what does “stronger” actually mean for the immune system? Three common claims show why it pays to look more closely.
Health knowledge
Vitamin D: What you should know
Vitamin D matters throughout the year. Winter, however, often raises questions about whether we are getting enough: in Austria and Germany, sunlight then allows little meaningful vitamin D production in the skin. When might a supplement help — and what can a blood test actually tell you?
Health knowledge
How much fluid is enough? What your body really needs
Two litres a day, more when you exercise, and coffee does not count? There are plenty of rules about drinking, but not all of them hold true in every situation. How much you need depends on your individual circumstances.
Health knowledge
Understanding blood cells: What can a blood count tell us?
Red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets perform different roles. Meaningful interpretation, however, always depends on reference ranges, changes over time and individual context.
Health knowledge
Gut health and the microbiome: what influences our gut in everyday life
What supports gut health? Advice ranges from eating more fibre to taking probiotics and ordering microbiome tests. But the evidence is not equally strong for every recommendation. Research helps distinguish useful habits from ambitious promises.
Health knowledge
Understanding cholesterol: Why LDL, HDL and the bigger picture matter
Cholesterol is essential for the body, yet certain cholesterol levels can increase cardiovascular risk. This article explains what cholesterol is, how LDL and HDL differ, and why the overall risk profile matters more than any single number.
Health knowledge
Understanding pain: why patterns over time matter
A pain score captures only part of the experience. Learn which details are useful in a pain diary and how brief notes can support a medical appointment.
Health knowledge
How much physical activity do we really need?
How much physical activity do health authorities recommend, are 10,000 daily steps really necessary, and why do cardio and strength belong together? This overview puts current guidance and recent research into a practical, realistic framework.
Health knowledge
Understanding sleep: why duration is not the whole story
Sleep health is about more than the number of hours. What research says about duration and regularity, and when medical assessment may be appropriate.
BodyWision
Self-determined health: developing BodyWision together with 600 users
600 Early Access users are helping shape BodyWision. Our press release of 9 September 2026 explains how their feedback informs the personal health record and AI health coach.
Preventive care
Preventive care and health checks: what really makes sense
Preventive care is not about collecting as many tests as possible. Useful checks fit a person's life stage, medical history, individual risk and a clear plan for the result.
BodyWision
Why not simply use ChatGPT and similar tools?
Why general AI can help with individual questions—and why BodyWision serves a different purpose for personal health records.
Health knowledge
Understanding blood pressure: what the upper and lower numbers mean
What 120 over 80 means, when blood pressure is elevated and how to measure correctly at home.
BodyWision
BodyWision nominated for the Health Maker Award ’26
A special milestone for BodyWision: our digital health platform has been nominated for the Health Maker Award ’26 in the “Digital Health for Prevention” category.
Health knowledge
6 values from a basic laboratory panel worth knowing
Fasting glucose, blood lipids, GGT and the red blood cell profile: what a basic laboratory panel includes and why context still matters.
BodyWision
The major BodyWision update: More options for chat, health records, and documents
Photo input in Health Coach Chat, a redesigned health record, and more control over document analysis: the major BodyWision update brings together a wide range of improvements for managing personal health information.
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