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What's New in BESTBUDDY v3.5?
app
3 min

What's New in BESTBUDDY v3.5?

All new features at a glance — from golf tracking to voice output.

Pilates Chair: Strength, Stability, Coordination
fitness
5 min

Pilates Chair: Strength, Stability, Coordination

Compact full-body training with spring resistance.

Breathing Training: The Underrated Fitness Component
fitness
4 min

Breathing Training: The Underrated Fitness Component

Stronger breathing muscles = better performance.

Understanding Readiness Score: Your Daily Compass
app
5 min

Understanding Readiness Score: Your Daily Compass

What the score means, how it's calculated, and how to use it.

Creating a PDF Doctor Report: How To
tutorial
4 min

Creating a PDF Doctor Report: How To

Present your health data professionally for your doctor — in 30 seconds.

Muscle Lengthening: The Third Pillar
fitness
5 min

Muscle Lengthening: The Third Pillar

Shortened muscles from sitting? Fascia work helps.

Aging Strong: Quality of Life Into Old Age
fitness
5 min

Aging Strong: Quality of Life Into Old Age

Muscle strength is the key to independence.

XP, Levels and Challenges: How Gamification Works
app
5 min

XP, Levels and Challenges: How Gamification Works

How BESTBUDDY motivates you with game elements — permanently.

Cold or Flu: The Difference
gesundheit
4 min

Cold or Flu: The Difference

How to tell what you have — and when to see a doctor.

Diabetes and Fitness: Training Is the Best Medicine
gesundheit
8 min

Diabetes and Fitness: Training Is the Best Medicine

Strength training lowers HbA1c by 0.6%.

Lower Blood Pressure Naturally: 5 Measures
gesundheit
5 min

Lower Blood Pressure Naturally: 5 Measures

Before medication is needed — these lifestyle changes work measurably.

Signal Transduction: Rethinking Training Adaptation
fitness
6 min

Signal Transduction: Rethinking Training Adaptation

Supercompensation is outdated. How adaptation really works.

Mental Resilience: A Compass for the Soul
mental
5 min

Mental Resilience: A Compass for the Soul

5 pillars: nutrition, exercise, sleep, light, social connections.

Preventing Back Pain: 6 Daily Exercises
gesundheit
5 min

Preventing Back Pain: 6 Daily Exercises

80% of adults experience back pain — with these exercises you won't be one of them.

Vitamin D Deficiency: The Swiss Problem
gesundheit
5 min

Vitamin D Deficiency: The Swiss Problem

Why almost everyone in Switzerland has too little in winter — and what to do.

Fall Prevention: Balance Training Saves Lives
gesundheit
5 min

Fall Prevention: Balance Training Saves Lives

Falls are leading injury cause for 65+. Training halves the risk.

Strengthen Immune System Naturally: 7 Proven Methods
gesundheit
6 min

Strengthen Immune System Naturally: 7 Proven Methods

Your body has its own defense system — here's how to help it best.

Endurance Training: Finding Your Optimal Zone
fitness
6 min

Endurance Training: Finding Your Optimal Zone

80% train at wrong intensity. Here's how to find your zone.

Sauna: Training for Your Immune System
gesundheit
5 min

Sauna: Training for Your Immune System

Regular sauna use strengthens defenses more than supplements.

Treating Headaches Naturally: 5 Methods
gesundheit
5 min

Treating Headaches Naturally: 5 Methods

Before reaching for pills — these methods work surprisingly often.

Health Check-up After 40: The Checklist
gesundheit
6 min

Health Check-up After 40: The Checklist

The most important preventive examinations — what to check and when.

Bone Health: Why Strength Training Is Essential
gesundheit
7 min

Bone Health: Why Strength Training Is Essential

500,000 affected in Switzerland. Strength training is the most effective prevention.

Winter Motivation: How to Stay on Track
mental
5 min

Winter Motivation: How to Stay on Track

Darkness, cold, no motivation — but there are solutions that work.

Gratitude Practice: 3 Minutes That Change Everything
mental
4 min

Gratitude Practice: 3 Minutes That Change Everything

The simplest habit with the biggest effect on your wellbeing.

Nature and Health: The Forest as Medicine
mental
5 min

Nature and Health: The Forest as Medicine

Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing) — what science says about nature's healing power.

Recognizing Burnout: The 12 Warning Signs
mental
7 min

Recognizing Burnout: The 12 Warning Signs

Early detection is key — take these warning signs seriously.

Digital Detox: Less Screen, More Life
mental
5 min

Digital Detox: Less Screen, More Life

How conscious phone breaks improve your mental health.

Mindfulness for Beginners: 5 Minutes Is Enough
mental
5 min

Mindfulness for Beginners: 5 Minutes Is Enough

Meditation doesn't have to be complicated — start today.

Exercise and Sleep: The Perfect Combination
fitness
5 min

Exercise and Sleep: The Perfect Combination

How training improves your sleep — and vice versa.

Stretching and Mobility: 10 Minutes Daily
fitness
5 min

Stretching and Mobility: 10 Minutes Daily

The underrated habit that reduces pain and improves performance.

HIIT: Maximum Results in Minimum Time
fitness
6 min

HIIT: Maximum Results in Minimum Time

How High-Intensity Interval Training transforms your body in 20 minutes.

Hiking: The Underrated Fitness Activity
fitness
5 min

Hiking: The Underrated Fitness Activity

Why hiking is better than any gym — for body and mind.

Strength Training: 7 Surprising Benefits
fitness
6 min

Strength Training: 7 Surprising Benefits

Why lifting weights builds so much more than muscles.

10,000 Steps: Myth or Minimum?
fitness
5 min

10,000 Steps: Myth or Minimum?

The truth behind the world's most famous fitness number.

Healthy Eating While Working From Home
ernährung
5 min

Healthy Eating While Working From Home

Tips against constant snacking at your desk — for more productivity and fewer calories.

Superfoods: Myth or Truth?
ernährung
5 min

Superfoods: Myth or Truth?

Are acai, chia and co. really that super? An honest analysis.

Alcohol and Health: The Honest Truth
ernährung
6 min

Alcohol and Health: The Honest Truth

From calories to sleep — what alcohol really does to your body.

Intermittent Fasting: 16:8 Method Explained
ernährung
6 min

Intermittent Fasting: 16:8 Method Explained

Eating in time windows — what science really says.

Nutrition and Mood: You Are What You Eat
ernährung
6 min

Nutrition and Mood: You Are What You Eat

How food affects your emotions — the fascinating gut-brain axis.

Reducing Sugar: Practical Tips Without Deprivation
ernährung
6 min

Reducing Sugar: Practical Tips Without Deprivation

Less sugar without suffering — how to make the switch in 3 weeks.

Meal Prep for Beginners: How to Start
ernährung
6 min

Meal Prep for Beginners: How to Start

Eat healthy without cooking every day — the complete guide for beginners.

10 High-Protein Snacks On The Go
ernährung
5 min

10 High-Protein Snacks On The Go

Simple protein snacks that fit in any bag — for more energy and less cravings.

Nanouk: Your AI Wellness Coach Explained
nanouk
5 min

Nanouk: Your AI Wellness Coach Explained

What can the husky do and how to use him best? Photo upload, voice output and more.

Getting Started with BESTBUDDY: Your First 7 Days
tutorial
6 min

Getting Started with BESTBUDDY: Your First 7 Days

How to get the most out of your wellness app — explained day by day.

TCM for Beginners: What You Should Know
gesundheit
7 min

TCM for Beginners: What You Should Know

Traditional Chinese Medicine simply explained — from acupuncture to herbal therapy.

Stress Management: 8 Techniques That Work Immediately
mental
7 min

Stress Management: 8 Techniques That Work Immediately

From breathing techniques to nature — your science-backed anti-stress toolkit.

Golf and Fitness: How to Improve Your Game
fitness
6 min

Golf and Fitness: How to Improve Your Game

The best exercises for more distance and precision on the course.

Beginner Workout Plan: The First 4 Weeks
fitness
7 min

Beginner Workout Plan: The First 4 Weeks

Your gentle start into regular exercise — without overwhelm, with real results.

Why Drinking Water Is So Important
ernährung
5 min

Why Drinking Water Is So Important

The underestimated superpower: What happens when you drink enough — and too little.

Nutrition Basics: Proteins, Carbs, Fats
ernährung
8 min

Nutrition Basics: Proteins, Carbs, Fats

Understanding the three macronutrients — simply and practically explained for daily life.

Frequently Asked Questions