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Swiss gardens: A pharmacy in one’s backyard

Throughout Switzerland, you will find treasure troves of healing herbs and medicinal plants grown in home gardens – a veritable pharmacy in one’s front yard.

Cannabis: Will Switzerland be the next to legalize?

Three months ago, Malta became the first country in the European Union to legalize cannabis for personal use – a move that some lawmakers say has opened the door for legalization in Switzerland and perhaps, across the continent.

Is mental health care the secret to Switzerland’s happiness?

25 February 2022

Psychologists around the world are drawn to Switzerland – perhaps it stems from its history with Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung, or it might have something to do with the country’s health care system.

In the land of pharma, why the Swiss turn to natural meds

9 February 2022

We take a closer look at why complementary medicine and homeopathy - despite heavy doses of skepticism from the scientific world - are so ingrained in Switzerland’s approach to wellbeing.

One with nature: Naked hiking in Switzerland

13 January 2022

Naked here, naked there: While nudity is somewhat acceptable in Switzerland and actually encouraged when it comes to saunas, naked hiking remains taboo -- but not illegal.

Taking the plunge: Is cold water a cure-all?

Research shows that cold water immersion can boost immunity, energy and one's mood.

Will ‘going dry’ be the biggest health trend of 2022?

30 December 2021

People have had more time to amend their relationships with alcohol in the past two years – either consuming more “quarantinis” to get through lockdown or cutting back in the name of health.

How the Swiss stay upbeat all winter long

16 December 2021

While Danish “hygge” is all about getting cozy inside with candles and blankets, the Swiss prefer to go outside in the elements when it comes to beating seasonal winter depression.

Relationship goals: The Swiss secret to longevity

26 November 2021

If “loneliness kills,” as a Harvard study suggests, then what can we learn from the Swiss about living longer? Focus on strengthening your relationships if you want to live a long and happy life, say the researchers behind the world’s longest study on adult health, the Harvard Study of Adult Development.

What we can learn from cavemen about cavities

17 November 2021

As farming became pervasive, so did the supply of refined sugars, starchy foods and cavities.

Why going outside is superior to logging hours at the gym

11 November 2021

The Swiss are happy for many reasons, not the least because they participate in a wide variety of both individual and team sports, especially outdoors.

Forget everything you know about cheese: Why Swiss cheese is healthy

2 November 2021

The Swiss diet is considered one of the healthiest in the world – far outranking neighbors Germany and France, according to the Bloomberg Global Health Index.

How Switzerland became the happiest place on earth

2 November 2021

Switzerland consistently ranks as one of the happiest countries in the world.

The vaccination lie: Did Swiss media, politicians promise too much?

Writing in local newspaper NZZ this week, Nicola von Lutterotti explores how the euphoria surrounding Covid-19 vaccinations may have clouded the critical view -- European media, politicians and scientists who promised too much when it came to vaccines.

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