High cholesterol can put our health at risk and must be controlled. One of the ways to do this is to eat right and avoid foods that can increase “bad” cholesterol levels. In this article, we have selected eight of the worst foods that increase cholesterol and explain why it is best to avoid them if you have cholesterol problems. Knowing what you eat is essential to make the right dietary choices, living healthily, and preventing future issues.Fatty meatsFatty meats can contain twice as much cholesterol as lean meats, up…
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Genetic sensation: first baby born with three parents
Thanks to significant medical innovation, a baby has been born in the United Kingdom with three parents! This achievement means that newborns will no longer inherit mitochondrial diseases. Although something like this has happened in the past, this is the first time in the history of the United Kingdom that a child has been born with three parents. Two mothers and one fatherThis was made possible by a DNA test; the child was created from the DNA of three people. The UK Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority has confirmed this.…
Read MoreEffective remedies to combat the annoying problem of excessive sweat
Sweating is a natural process of our bodies, but it can be a real problem for some people. It can be annoying and uncomfortable, but sweat can also give off a foul odor, becoming a real obstacle to social and work relationships. Fortunately, there are effective remedies for defeating malodorous sweat. Effective remedies to defeat malodorous sweatSweating is a natural process of our body, but it can be a real problem for some people. It can be annoying and uncomfortable, but sweat can also give off a foul odor, becoming…
Read MoreHow often to wash what?
Towels, for example, are used almost daily – and should therefore be washed regularly. Washing machines consume a lot of energy and water, but the appliance is essential for hygiene reasons. But do towels, bed linen, jeans, and the like have to be washed as often as you think? A washing machine consumes around 60 to 100 liters per wash cycle. Particularly in times of energy crisis, one should think twice about whether a piece of clothing can be worn a second time before it ends up in the dirty…
Read MoreHow children can grow up and be nurtured multilingually
In Austria and most European countries, more and more children are growing up with more than one language – and already, at preschool age, they usually reconcile the different languages through play. Parents can provide their children with targeted support for multiple language acquisition. What is multilingualism?Multilingualism means more than having acquired foreign language skills at school. On the other hand, to be considered multilingual, one does not have to be equally proficient in two or more languages. This view used to prevail in academia. Today, multilingualism means that people…
Read MoreNot a case for the garbage can – what you can prepare from leftover bread
Once breakfast is over and leftover bread is left over, it is usually hard the next day and ends up in the garbage can. However, there are numerous ways to turn the leftovers into delicious dishes. Shelf life of bread: The differencesBread or rolls taste best immediately after baking; no question about it. But if you store leftovers properly, you can still enjoy tasty baked goods a few days later. But not every type of bread lasts the same amount of time. The following applies: The more rye or whole…
Read MoreThe weather in Austria remains wet and cool
Still no sign of early summer: as the experts from Geosphere Austria predicted on Sunday, it will remain wet and cool in the coming week. The culprit is an Italian low, expected to spread over the entire country from Tuesday.Monday starts in the west and north with many dense clouds and rain. In the day, however, the clouds will loosen up locally, and by the evening, there will finally be a mix of dense clouds with some sunshine in almost all parts of the country. However, the tendency for showers…
Read MoreMOTHER’S DAY INTERNATIONAL – HOW MOTHERS ARE CELEBRATED WORLDWIDE
Mother’s Day is always on the second Sunday in May—a welcome occasion to take a closer look at this Day. Mothers’ Day is celebrated worldwide, but not in the same way everywhere. There are differences in many countries as far as the date is concerned. How this special Day is celebrated also varies from country to country. We have taken a closer look at customs and traditions for Mother’s Day worldwide! WHERE DOES MOTHER’S DAY COME FROM?As far back as ancient Greece, celebrations were held in honor of Rhea, the…
Read MoreThese commonly used disinfectants are harmful to health, study finds
Certain types of disinfectants are not said to be without health risks, several scientists: warning as part of a new study. The health crisis has radically changed our relationship with health, viruses, and bacteria. We remember it well: the successive lockdowns triggered a run on masks and hygiene products. Today, many restaurants have a bottle of hydroalcoholic gel next to the front door, and cleansing wipes have also become popular. Scientists, however, explain that these are often not used correctly and that some of the substances they contain can lead…
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