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Every year, around 270,000 people in Germany suffer from a stroke. The most visible consequences are sensorimotor consequences such as paresis, i.e., paralysis. Such limitations by a disease that primarily affects older people can reduce independence in everyday life. When treating with medication… [read more]

Robots are already making life easier in many areas, whether as mopping or vacuuming aids or as moving machines that bring food to the table in restaurants. In addition, research is also being conducted at TUM to develop robots for automated use in elderly care in the future. Geriatronic… [read more]

Mountains, fresh air, natural landscapes. Outdoor sports inspires people in many places, especially in Bavaria. However, there are also risks to nature, such as athletes' intensive use of habitats. The Europe-wide project SEE (Sustainability and Environmental Education in outdoor sports) of the… [read more]

A simulation study with the participation of the Assistant Professorship of Public Health and Prevention under the direction of Prof. Dr. Michael Laxy shows that a soft drink tax in Germany would have significant positive effects. In all of the simulated variants evaluated, less sugar was consumed… [read more]

In January 2024, Germany will host the EHF European Men's Indoor Handball Championship, organized by the European Handball Federation (EHF), including matches in Munich's Olympic Hall. On Sunday, 14 January 2024, the EHF Grassroots Convention 2024 will take place at the TUM Campus at the Olympic… [read more]