September 2023 Archives

Good sleep: What is the ideal temperature in the bedroom?

September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 admin

You’ve probably noticed, but it’s harder to sleep when it’s too hot or cold. This can be explained scientifically, and there is even an ideal temperature that should guarantee better sleep. The effects of sleep on our health and productivityMany of us have been affected by the heat wave, which is finally over. Sleeping in the heat is very uncomfortable; we roll around in our sheets, sweat, and have trouble sleeping. As a result, we get tired, which can affect our productivity. The same is true when it is too…

The deadline expires – here’s how you can still secure your 200-euro bonus

September 24, 2023September 24, 2023 admin

Two hundred euros will be paid out per household. But the registration deadline has expired. After the course of inflation, housing costs climbed steadily upward in the past few months. In March, the city of Vienna decided on a 5-point program. This package of measures includes credits for municipal housing residents (“Gemeindebau-Bonus”) as well as the so-called “Wiener Wohnbonus.” Two hundred euros are paid out per household. But anyone who has not yet registered for it should hurry. Because the registration period is entering the home stretch! According to “Heute,”…

NASA: Earth and moon are reportedly moving away from each other; these are the consequences for Earth

September 24, 2023September 24, 2023 admin

Inseparable for more than 4 billion years, it’s hard to imagine the Blue Planet without its beloved satellite. Yes, but now NASA has announced the beginning of the end: the Earth and the Moon are reportedly going their separate ways. Are we witnessing another melodrama in our solar system? All signs point to it, as NASA’s latest revelations show. The Moon (where the key to life is said to have been found), Earth’s only satellite, is increasing its distance annually. But what does this mean? The end of a storyThe…

Expert reveals the exact number of hours you can sit per day without harming your health

September 24, 2023September 24, 2023 admin

Sitting too long in everyday life poses real health risks. Here’s what you need to know about it. Let’s face it: much of today’s adult life revolves around work, which for most people means spending long hours in front of screens and sitting immobile in chairs. Work-related stress has been shown to have severe effects on our health. But it seems that it also affects our physical health. While scientists have determined the maximum number of hours one should work, one chiropractor says the total amount of time one should…

Opening of PhiVA League 2023 in Vienna

September 23, 2023September 23, 2023 admin

The Philippine Volleyball League opening day in Austria (PhiVA) was conducted on September 16, 2023, at the Rundhalle, Steigenteschgasse, 1220 Vienna. Four youth teams—Pinoyrelax Acers, Hotshots, Igorot Warriors, and Lotus Impact—and four adult teams—NBS, Volleybee, Beng Bros, and Vienna Dream Team—participated. After singing the Philippine National Anthem, an introductory prayer was given for God’s Supreme guidance to all teams, parents, and everyone supporting the club and the league. Four volleyball players still playing with Shamama Sports and Kultur Verein served as match officials. A motivational speech from Johann Fabits, a…

Repair bonus: These new rules now apply

September 23, 2023September 23, 2023 admin

Starting Monday, September 25, the nationwide repair bonus from the Ministry of Climate Change can be claimed again. The bonus is now resuming after a summer break with tightened security after several fraud cases were exposed in June, in which businesses had faked repairs and pocketed the subsidy. The grant will now be paid directly to customers and will no longer be billed through repair stores. For this, however, customers have to pre-finance the repair and disclose the account to which the subsidy will be transferred when applying for the…

The new iPhone 15 – some features

September 23, 2023September 23, 2023 admin

Apple has not changed anything in the form factor. There are no notable differences in the dimensions and weight of the iPhone 15. The materials used have also remained the same. However, you will notice a difference if you hold the iPhone 15. The aluminum frame’s edges have a small amount of bevelling. This gives the device a softer impression, as it feels “softer” in the hand. In contrast, the edges of the iPhone 14 were still really “angular.” While the surface was still glossy on last year’s iPhone, it…

This is why you should not use residual water in the kettle.

September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 admin

Often, when making tea, there is still some water left in the kettle. But can you continue to use it? In some instances, this is not a good idea. Because the water can contain germs and harmful residues, germs can be killed when the water is boiled. However, germs can form again if the water is stored for a long time or at too low a temperature. Therefore, residual water should not be stored for more than one day and should always be covered. People with weak immune systems, pregnant…

How to boost your vitamin D levels before winter

September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 admin

As the summer heat subsides and the leaves begin to fall, it’s only a matter of time before we reach for our scarves and hats. However, scientists recommend taking as much vitamin D as possible before the dark and cold months begin. The first thing you can do to meet your vitamin D needs is to use a sun lamp, but that doesn’t mean you should make an appointment for a tanning bed. The ultraviolet radiation from tanning equipment can cause cancer, but getting a unique lamp shouldn’t be a…