Month: August 2023

Experts reveal: Here’s why you shouldn’t shower for longer than 15 minutes

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Did you know that taking a shower longer than 15 minutes harms the planet and your skin? Find out more here! Apart from the hygienic aspect, the shower is a moment of true relaxation for many. Many of us spend long minutes in the shower, harming the skin. Effects on the skin – this is what dermatologists say.Excessive showering can have harmful effects on our bodies and organs. American dermatologist Brandon Mitchell says, “most people wash too much and for too long.” In short, they were showering for too long…

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Covid infection figures are rising again in Austria

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In terms of Sars-CoV-2, it was a quiet summer in Austria. For a good two weeks, the infection figures have been rising again. Individual tests are no longer included in the analysis; the infection situation is monitored with the help of wastewater monitoring. Samples from 48 wastewater treatment plants in Austria are evaluated, covering about 60 percent of the Austrian population. “Last summer, we had a powerful wave of infections,” says Andreas Bergthaler of Med-Uni Vienna. “In comparison, this summer, we had a much lower viral signal, but it was…

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Incredible: this ingredient is found in chewing gum

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If you like chewing gum, you’re in for a surprise – because it contains a particular ingredient you probably didn’t know about! For many of us, chewing gum is a way of life. Although it doesn’t serve any particular purpose, people chew gum for various reasons- whether to freshen their breath, whiten their teeth, relieve stress, or just because they’re bored. You can read about what happens if you accidentally swallow a piece of gum here. But few people know what chewing gum contains, and the truth could revolutionize how…

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Study clarifies: What Really makes us happy and what doesn’t

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Happiness can be learned. For decades, happiness researchers have been trying to develop recipes for happiness. Some people suggest meditation, for example, or unplugging and spending more time in nature. Scientists have evaluated a variety of methods and found them to be effective. However, the results of a meta-analysis suggest that the research standards used in previous studies may be outdated and that some “happiness makers” lack evidence. Five recipes for happiness most recommendedBased on recent studies, researchers agree that specific recipes for happiness work. These include expressing gratitude, socializing,…

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The actual cause of our left- or right-handedness

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Our dominant hand is predetermined before birth, despite popular belief. The cause appears to be elsewhere in the brain. Do you have left- or right-handedness? A study has shown what determines which side is prominent in our lives. Long believed to be determined by left- or right-handedness, this theory has since been refuted. It has nothing to do with the structure or development of our brain. Our prenatal biology holds the key to the puzzle. According to ultrasound tests conducted in the 1980s, a preference for the movements of the…

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Bermuda Triangle: A ship that mysteriously disappeared reappears over 90 years later

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The cargo ship SS Cotopaxi was built in 1918 and launched shortly after. In 1925, it disappeared without a trace in the infamous Bermuda Triangle. After more than 90 years, the ship suddenly reappears on the surface. The appearance of a shipwreck is always special because there is a lot of history to be discovered: a German submarine from the First World War is just as exciting as the Titanic. More than 90 years laterIn 2015, a ship was said to have reappeared after sinking a few days after leaving…

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Important dates for the upcoming school year in Austria

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In Vienna, Lower Austria, and Burgenland, the new school year begins on September 4; in the remaining provinces, it starts on September 11. Dates for the upcoming school year: October 31 is the first day of vacationAustria’s autumn vacation falls between National Day (October 26) and All Souls’ Day (November 2) for the fourth year. This year, November 2 occurs on a Thursday. Therefore, many schools will probably be closed the next day as well. This year, on December 8, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception occurs on a Friday,…

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“Assumption of the Virgin Mary” (August 15)- The custom of the consecration of herbs and the meaning of the feast

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Origin and meaningThe Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary (Mary’s Assumption into Heaven), also called Great Women’s Day, Maria Würzweih or Tufted Women’s Day, is celebrated in the Roman Catholic Church annually on August 15. The Assumption of Mary is a non-working holiday in Austria and some parts of Germany with a predominantly Catholic population. The feast originated with Cyril of Alexandria in the 5th century, who introduced it and placed it on August 15 (presumably as a counterpart to the celebration of the Assumption of the pagan deity Astraea).…

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Olive oil lowers the dementia death rate

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Harvard study confirms oil as new ‘superfood.’ Due to medical advances and better hygiene measures, we are getting older. But as we age, the risk of developing dementia also increases. The good news is that you can do something about it!In addition to exercise and maintaining social contacts, olive oil is a new “superfood.” A study by the elite Harvard University confirms that olive oil can reduce the risk of dying from dementia by 28 percent. What it takes: just half a tablespoon a day.U.S. scientists studied 90,000 U.S. citizens…

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