Month: November 2022

In recent years, smartphones and apps have become a part of everyday life, according to a survey. The Corona pandemic has reinforced this trend. “Digital has become the new normal,” says Xaver Wölfl, manager of Allianz Austria. The Corona pandemic has driven this development, he said. He said that fear of data misuse, surveillance, cybercrime, or digital dependencies has declined, as he worries about jobs because of digitalization. The importance of smartphones and apps in everyday life has increasedAt the same time, digital tools such as smartphones and apps have…

If you don’t drink enough, your blood sodium levels will be too high – causing long-term damage to your heart. What and how much should you drink? Water, unsweetened tea, or spiked fruit juices without sugar are the best and healthiest thirst quenchers. Ideally, you provide your body with two liters of fluid per day. You can drink more in summer or during strenuous activities that make you sweat. Drinking enough helps to remove harmful substances from the body more quickly and keeps the circulation upright and the skin plump.…

The trace element zinc has been used for decades to treat colds, and clinical studies have proved its effectiveness. It also helps heal wounds, produces hormones or sperm, and is suitable for skin, hair, and nails. Several studies have shown that zinc can be used very successfully in preventing and treating colds when administered within 24 hours of the onset of symptoms. However, there is very little information on the role and effect of zinc in coronavirus disease. A new study has now linked orally administered zinc to reduced severity…

Domestic food retailers have agreed on a unified approach in the event of a blackout. While energy and food supplies are currently secure, it is necessary to be prepared in the event of a crisis, the ministries of energy and agriculture said in a statement. Austrian newspaper “der Standard” published a round table interview with Energy Minister Leonore Gewessler and Agriculture Minister Norbert Totschnig. At the meeting, measures to prevent blackouts, maintain food supplies in the event of an emergency, and increase energy efficiency were discussed. In addition to Gewessler…

Once again, the National Immunization Panel (NIG) has updated its recommendation for the Corona vaccine. Sanofi’s protein vaccine and BioNTech/Pfizer’s variant vaccine for children five years and older have been added to the recommendation. The health ministry informed that a fifth vaccination is not recommended in general but only for high-risk groups and people aged 60 and older. To ensure the best possible protection during the cold season, the experts strongly recommend completing the primary immunization (three doses) and the booster vaccination. In principle, it is possible for all persons…