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A doctor’s appointment, a structured list of lab tests, a remark about Instagram, and the question of why medicine and informed patients cannot find a shared conversation. An Editor’s Pick.

Bike, bags, route: here’s how to start your first bikepacking adventure without pro-level kit, using what you already have.

MIPS is more than a yellow logo inside a helmet. The protection system reduces rotational forces in angled impacts. Here is how the technology works.

Why we choose genuine depth in the age of AI content, and what you can expect from the SportFits Magazine.

Traditional sports tape immobilises joints, while Kinesio tape supports movement. Find out which tape you need and when, with a comparison table, evidence check and clear recommendations.

Heading off-piste in winter? Avalanche knowledge can save your life. This guide explains avalanche types, avalanche bulletins, emergency equipment and how to behave in the mountains.

2024 was the warmest year on record. The 1.5°C threshold was exceeded for the first time, and the CO2 budget is shrinking. A factual overview of the current state of climate research, with all the key figures and facts.

From green electricity to hydrogen-powered snow groomers: which Alpine ski resorts really do something for the environment, and where the greenwashing starts.

Washing synthetic ski clothing releases hundreds of thousands of microfibres into wastewater. These tips can reduce the impact by up to 90%.

Compression clothing promises faster recovery and better performance. But how much is marketing, and what is actually supported by studies? An evidence-based overview.

Gore-Tex or Sympatex? Vibram Megagrip or Arctic Grip? This in-depth guide explains the real differences behind your hiking boots, with scientific background and practical recommendations.

Glaciers are disappearing, rockfalls are increasing and routes are becoming impassable: climate change is transforming the Alps faster than expected. An overview of the latest developments.