Pharmacies emergency services nearby Oberhofen am Irrsee (Municipality, Oberösterreich)

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Man holding his temples with a pained expression, suffering from a migraine.

How to recognise & treat migraines - causes & symptoms

Pulsating headaches, occurring in attacks & often only on one side. More than one billion people worldwide suffer from migraines, including one million in Austria alone. The severe ...

Person sitting exhausted with stomach pain on a couch.

Stomach virus: How to survive the infection!

In case of diarrhoea & vomiting, how to treat it? Stomach flu is unpleasant, but usually harmless. The basic rule is always to alleviate symptoms, replenish fluid ...

Sunstroke and Heatstroke: Symptoms and What to Do

Time spent outdoors, the pool, and sunshine - a hot summer day is drawing to a close. If you experience a headache, nausea, or dizziness ...

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Sunstroke and Heatstroke: Symptoms and What to Do

Time spent outdoors, the pool, and sunshine - a hot summer day is drawing to a close. If you experience a headache, nausea, or dizziness ...

Relaxing facial massage: How to perform lymphatic drainage

You keep reading about lymphatic drainage. What exactly is it? What are the benefits of this facial massage? Can you perform lymphatic...

Tick being removed from the skin on a leg, Lyme disease.

Recognizing Lyme disease after a tick bite: migratory redness, skin rashes & more

Rash, Lyme disease or ringworm? Caution is advised when it comes to skin rashes, as not all redness is caused by the same problem...

A woman with curly hair is massaging her scalp with a massage brush while wearing a white bathrobe.

Head Spa at home: DIY care guide for hair and scalp

Head spas are taking the beauty world by storm, but what exactly are they? What is a hair spa anyway, and why does it stand...

Woman applying a face mask while holding a face sponge, following her skincare routine.

Skincare: How to succeed with your daily skincare routine

Cream, toner, mask - feeling overwhelmed by too many product choices? And what is the most effective order for skincare ...

Natural skincare products and oils arranged on a table, focusing on organic cosmetics.

Recognizing real natural cosmetics: The best organic and natural cosmetics

There are many cosmetics and care products available, but which ones actually contain natural ingredients? More and more...

An elderly person wearing a scarf is standing outside in the sunlight, smiling.

Vitamin D deficiency: Staying healthy despite the dark season

According to a report by Kepler University Hospital, around 13% of the EU population suffers from low vitamin D levels – that's around 1.1 million people in Austria ...

Child with a red sunburned face wearing swim goggles, suffering from sunburn.

Treating sunburn: Home remedies, tips & protection

Lobster red instead of summer glow? Then you've clearly overdone the sunbathing and sunburn has arrived. We show you how to give...

Woman sneezing into a tissue, dealing with a pollen allergy.

Preventing pollen allergies in summer

Sun, vacation, time off - as many benefits as summer brings, it heralds the start of allergy season for many people who are allergic to pollen...

The person is lying relaxed during the blood donation, using their phone.

Donate blood and save lives

Blood reserves are emergency medicines that cannot be produced artificially. Up to 1,000 blood reserves are used every day in Austrian...

Variety of protein-rich foods on a table, high-protein diet.

How does a high-protein diet affect your body?

Protein is a key component of a healthy diet - but how does protein work in your body? What amount of protein should you eat every day? Which foods are ...

Doctor examining the throat of a coughing patient.

From respiratory tract infection to pneumonia - recognizing the warning signs

Flu, corona & co - these and other diseases can affect the respiratory tract. In the worst case scenario, a respiratory infection caused by viruses turns into pneumonia, which...

Man holding his temples with a pained expression, suffering from a migraine.

How to recognise & treat migraines - causes & symptoms

Pulsating headaches, occurring in attacks & often only on one side. More than one billion people worldwide suffer from migraines, including one million in Austria alone. The severe ...

Person sitting exhausted with stomach pain on a couch.

Stomach virus: How to survive the infection!

In case of diarrhoea & vomiting, how to treat it? Stomach flu is unpleasant, but usually harmless. The basic rule is always to alleviate symptoms, replenish fluid ...

An elderly person is sitting on the sofa, coughing, with a blanket draped over their shoulders.

Flu and older adults: How to stay healthy

When it comes to the flu, older people belong to the risk group. Read here to find out why seniors over 60 are more susceptible, how to recognise flu symptoms ...

Mother checking a sick child’s temperature, concerned about their health.

My child has a fever: what parents should look out for

When children develop a fever or the first signs of flu-like symptoms follow, this is often a cause for concern among parents. Babies and children are particularly ...

Alarm clock in the foreground, person lying awake in bed struggling to fall asleep.

Sleep disorder: Causes & tips for restful sleep

Many people in Austria suffer from insomnia, a chronic sleep disorder. There are numerous reasons for problems falling asleep and staying asleep, such as stress ...

Travel first aid kit on the beach, prepared for emergencies on vacation.

Travel first-aid kit: What should not be missing?

Travel first-aid kits help you make it through your vacation unscathed. Painkillers, fever thermometers, eye drops, plasters, wound ...

Person receiving a vaccine in the upper arm, protection against HPV.

Free HPV vaccination for all up to 30

The free HPV vaccination campaign will be extended until mid-2026 due to high demand. The vaccination is part of Austria's free child vaccination program for everyone ...

Woman holding her forehead with a headache, possible symptom of iron deficiency.

Headaches due to iron deficiency: signs

Headaches and migraines are one of the most common illnesses in Austria. Most headaches have no serious cause and are often a side effect of ...

Couple wrapped in blankets with warm drinks, staying healthy during the cold season.

Staying healthy through the cold season

As the days slowly get colder, colds and flu-like infections are on the rise again. Fortunately, there are a number of ...

Person applying sunscreen to their arm, protection against UV radiation.

Sun cream: What you should look out for

Summer, sun, sunshine: As the temperatures get warmer, so does the sun; the likelihood of getting sunburned increases. To protect your ...

A hand holding a medicine bottle, focusing on the expiration date and manufacturing date printed on the label.

Medication expired: What now?

Who hasn't had it happen to them? A medicine has not been used up, ends up in the medicine cabinet and waits to be used again at some ...

Cat sleeping peacefully on a sofa, symbolizing calm and the healing power of feline companions.

The healing powers of velvet paws

Many people who are familiar with the hypnotic charm of purring cats might have always assumed this - they are not only fluffy ...

Woman at a computer massaging her neck - office tension.

Fit and vital at work

A health-promoting environment is crucial for the well-being and performance of employees. At a time when many spend ...

Sunstroke and Heatstroke: Symptoms and What to Do

Time spent outdoors, the pool, and sunshine - a hot summer day is drawing to a close. If you experience a headache, nausea, or dizziness ...

Relaxing facial massage: How to perform lymphatic drainage

You keep reading about lymphatic drainage. What exactly is it? What are the benefits of this facial massage? Can you perform lymphatic...

Tick being removed from the skin on a leg, Lyme disease.

Recognizing Lyme disease after a tick bite: migratory redness, skin rashes & more

Rash, Lyme disease or ringworm? Caution is advised when it comes to skin rashes, as not all redness is caused by the same problem...

A woman with curly hair is massaging her scalp with a massage brush while wearing a white bathrobe.

Head Spa at home: DIY care guide for hair and scalp

Head spas are taking the beauty world by storm, but what exactly are they? What is a hair spa anyway, and why does it stand...

Woman applying a face mask while holding a face sponge, following her skincare routine.

Skincare: How to succeed with your daily skincare routine

Cream, toner, mask - feeling overwhelmed by too many product choices? And what is the most effective order for skincare ...

Natural skincare products and oils arranged on a table, focusing on organic cosmetics.

Recognizing real natural cosmetics: The best organic and natural cosmetics

There are many cosmetics and care products available, but which ones actually contain natural ingredients? More and more...

An elderly person wearing a scarf is standing outside in the sunlight, smiling.

Vitamin D deficiency: Staying healthy despite the dark season

According to a report by Kepler University Hospital, around 13% of the EU population suffers from low vitamin D levels – that's around 1.1 million people in Austria ...

Child with a red sunburned face wearing swim goggles, suffering from sunburn.

Treating sunburn: Home remedies, tips & protection

Lobster red instead of summer glow? Then you've clearly overdone the sunbathing and sunburn has arrived. We show you how to give...

Woman sneezing into a tissue, dealing with a pollen allergy.

Preventing pollen allergies in summer

Sun, vacation, time off - as many benefits as summer brings, it heralds the start of allergy season for many people who are allergic to pollen...

The person is lying relaxed during the blood donation, using their phone.

Donate blood and save lives

Blood reserves are emergency medicines that cannot be produced artificially. Up to 1,000 blood reserves are used every day in Austrian...

Variety of protein-rich foods on a table, high-protein diet.

How does a high-protein diet affect your body?

Protein is a key component of a healthy diet - but how does protein work in your body? What amount of protein should you eat every day? Which foods are ...

Doctor examining the throat of a coughing patient.

From respiratory tract infection to pneumonia - recognizing the warning signs

Flu, corona & co - these and other diseases can affect the respiratory tract. In the worst case scenario, a respiratory infection caused by viruses turns into pneumonia, which...

Man holding his temples with a pained expression, suffering from a migraine.

How to recognise & treat migraines - causes & symptoms

Pulsating headaches, occurring in attacks & often only on one side. More than one billion people worldwide suffer from migraines, including one million in Austria alone. The severe ...

Person sitting exhausted with stomach pain on a couch.

Stomach virus: How to survive the infection!

In case of diarrhoea & vomiting, how to treat it? Stomach flu is unpleasant, but usually harmless. The basic rule is always to alleviate symptoms, replenish fluid ...

An elderly person is sitting on the sofa, coughing, with a blanket draped over their shoulders.

Flu and older adults: How to stay healthy

When it comes to the flu, older people belong to the risk group. Read here to find out why seniors over 60 are more susceptible, how to recognise flu symptoms ...

Mother checking a sick child’s temperature, concerned about their health.

My child has a fever: what parents should look out for

When children develop a fever or the first signs of flu-like symptoms follow, this is often a cause for concern among parents. Babies and children are particularly ...

Alarm clock in the foreground, person lying awake in bed struggling to fall asleep.

Sleep disorder: Causes & tips for restful sleep

Many people in Austria suffer from insomnia, a chronic sleep disorder. There are numerous reasons for problems falling asleep and staying asleep, such as stress ...

Travel first aid kit on the beach, prepared for emergencies on vacation.

Travel first-aid kit: What should not be missing?

Travel first-aid kits help you make it through your vacation unscathed. Painkillers, fever thermometers, eye drops, plasters, wound ...

Person receiving a vaccine in the upper arm, protection against HPV.

Free HPV vaccination for all up to 30

The free HPV vaccination campaign will be extended until mid-2026 due to high demand. The vaccination is part of Austria's free child vaccination program for everyone ...

Woman holding her forehead with a headache, possible symptom of iron deficiency.

Headaches due to iron deficiency: signs

Headaches and migraines are one of the most common illnesses in Austria. Most headaches have no serious cause and are often a side effect of ...

Couple wrapped in blankets with warm drinks, staying healthy during the cold season.

Staying healthy through the cold season

As the days slowly get colder, colds and flu-like infections are on the rise again. Fortunately, there are a number of ...

Person applying sunscreen to their arm, protection against UV radiation.

Sun cream: What you should look out for

Summer, sun, sunshine: As the temperatures get warmer, so does the sun; the likelihood of getting sunburned increases. To protect your ...

A hand holding a medicine bottle, focusing on the expiration date and manufacturing date printed on the label.

Medication expired: What now?

Who hasn't had it happen to them? A medicine has not been used up, ends up in the medicine cabinet and waits to be used again at some ...

Cat sleeping peacefully on a sofa, symbolizing calm and the healing power of feline companions.

The healing powers of velvet paws

Many people who are familiar with the hypnotic charm of purring cats might have always assumed this - they are not only fluffy ...

Woman at a computer massaging her neck - office tension.

Fit and vital at work

A health-promoting environment is crucial for the well-being and performance of employees. At a time when many spend ...