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Do you open your eyes a few minutes before your alarm goes off? This is not luck, but a biological phenomenon that is well known to researchers. A well-regulated internal clock According to the National Institutes of Health, the human body functions on a circadian rhythm, a roughly 24-hour biological clock that regulates sleep, appetite, body temperature, and many other functions. If you wake up at the same time every day, your brain anticipates the wake-up signal and adjusts the release of certain hormones. The key role of cortisol A…

According to a new study, young people in Austria generally have a high level of life satisfaction. However, social media can reduce this, as shown by the responses of around 14,500 young people. According to communications scientist Tobias Dienlin from the University of Vienna, the respondents, whose average age was 14, spent around four hours a day on their cell phones. While the use of messenger services, online games, or the consumption of news had no effect on life satisfaction, this was not the case with streaming services or, in…

But not everyone wants to buy expensive fertilizers—and they don’t have to. A sustainable solution can be found right in the kitchen: eggshells. Eggshells are rich in calcium—an essential nutrient that supports plant growth and prevents blossom end rot. Instead of throwing the shells in the trash after breakfast, they can be reused as natural fertilizer. This not only saves money but also protects the environment. The application is very simple: first, the eggshells should be washed thoroughly to remove any egg residue. They can then be either air-dried or…