Medical research has proven that creating a covered environment for your wound ensures that it heals faster. It also prevents scarring and scabbing, so that the skin heals perfectly well. 

Learn more about proper woundcare and why it's so important for the healing process.

Basic first aid skills and preparation are essential. Follow this guide to building a home first aid kit and learn care techniques for minor wounds.

Cut your finger or hand? Don’t worry! Heal your cut faster with three easy steps: Cleanse – Protect – Heal. Also, find out how to stop the bleeding, recognise infections and when a cut may need stitches.

Back pain can appear out of the blue – see what you can do about it.

The Elastoplast initiative "More action – less pain" wants to get you moving – because being more fit and active will reduce illness and pain

Suffering from a stiff neck and shoulder area? Learn here how to mobilise it

How to make sitting in an office from 9 to 5 more of a comfort zone for you and your body

Take care of yourself and your family, from kitchen to balcony.

True or untrue? Don’t believe everything you hear about back pain. Especially not the part about having to accept it!

Can saltwater help wounds heal? Various types of water – including saltwater – can actually complicate the healing process.

No matter how small the wound is, even if you have to use a hand cut dressing to cover it, it needs your attention. And with the right treatment, wounds can heal quickly and safely.