Month: April 2024

Austria: Police issue postal warning to all citizens

admin

Criminals are now distributing “yellow slips” that look deceptively similar to those from the post office. The police warn against this new scam. Unknown criminals send or deposit fake postal notifications, or “yellow slips.” The Styrian police publicised the new scam on Tuesday and warned all citizens.This is how the criminals work: In these notifications, the victims are made to believe that the “deposited” document is an “expired registration form”. A QR code is also displayed on these notifications. Anyone who scans this with their mobile phone is directed to…

Read More

Apple cider vinegar: How healthy is it, and should you drink it?

admin

Apple cider vinegar is said to heal the skin, hair, liver, intestines, metabolism, and blood sugar, among other things. It is also said to help with weight loss. How healthy is it to drink this acidic food? Apple cider vinegar contains many important vitamins, minerals, trace elements, and enzymes, including vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, C, E, beta-carotene, folic acid, potassium, magnesium, iron, sodium, calcium, phosphate, fluoride, iodine, zinc, copper, and selenium. Some of the health benefits of apple cider vinegar have been proven in studies, but research into its…

Read More

The worst way to charge your mobile phone: A common mistake many make

admin

It’s no secret that we use our mobile phones so much that we sometimes charge them more than once a day. Unfortunately, many people do this wrong. Here, you can learn how to charge your mobile phone correctly to keep the battery life as long as possible. Mobile phones: Not just for making callsThe days when a mobile phone was just a device for making calls are long gone. Every day, we use a variety of mobile applications that facilitate communication and handle everyday (including official and banking) matters. Given…

Read More

Strong cold front brings thunderstorms and snow

admin

The leisurely warming of spring gives way to an abrupt change in the weather: a striking cold front originating from western Russia heralds the arrival of unsettled and noticeably cooler days in Austria. Winter comebackLast Saturday was spoiled with glorious sunshine and summery temperatures, but the weather forecast points to a change: colder times are on the horizon. A cold front is already moving over Germany, affecting the Austrian weather starting Monday. This weather front will bring cooler temperatures and a north-westerly high-altitude current that will make the coming week…

Read More

How to clean a bottle to avoid mold and germs

admin

Reusable bottles have the advantage that they help us limit plastic consumption, but they need to be thoroughly washed so that no germs and mold accumulate that could pose a potential health risk.According to experts, cleaning the bottles after each use is best, as they tend to accumulate a lot of germs. Especially because all warm and humid places provide an ideal environment for mold formation.Some bottles can be cleaned in the dishwasher, but you can also wash them by hand. Let’s find out how.Reusable bottles have the advantage of…

Read More

Feeling after eating? How to avoid the decline in performance

admin

The big slice with potatoes has again tasted excellent, but you will notice you feel sluggish, tired, and lustful on the way from the canteen to the desk. Now it is good to know what helps against “schnitzel starvation”.Simply annoying: tiredness after eatingThe fact that we get tired after eating is not a sign of illness. Even those who enjoy the best health are not spared from the phenomenon. The stomach needs blood for digestion, which is missing elsewhere. The brain gets less oxygen, and the concentration decreases. While the…

Read More

Cold front brings rainy week in Austria

admin

After high temperatures in the past few days, a cold front is expected in the coming week. Details on the weather in ViennaThe summer temperatures are over for the time being. The weather on a cold front will change significantly at the beginning of the week. Geosphere Austria announced that dense clouds will arrive from the west on Monday, bringing increasing rain and heavy showers in places. The precipitation will significantly relieve allergy sufferers who react to birch and ash pollen. Cold front puts an end to summery April from…

Read More

10,000 steps a day: Is that vital?

admin

It should be 10,000 steps a day – the recommendation is too much for many working people. The good news is that you can spice up your daily routine with a few tricks to make your health happy. 5 tips for more exercise in everyday lifeCounting steps is the order of the day: 10,000 steps per day is recommended. That corresponds to six to eight kilometres. However, frustration quickly sets in when you don’t get your step count after a hard day at the office. The good news is that…

Read More

500 years after Dracula’s death: researchers reveal a terrifying secret

admin

After analysing letters written by Vlad the Impaler, the prince of Wallachia and the historical figure referred to by the author of Count Dracula, researchers have made a surprising discovery. A gloomy castle in a dark forest in Transylvania, a large cloak, and pointed and bloody teeth—you’ll recognise what these next few lines are about the legendary Count Dracula. The origin of the vampire from TransylvaniaThe famous nobleman from the Carpathian Mountains is considered the archetype of the vampire in modern literature. He comes from the epistolary novel by Bram…

Read More