Month: October 2024

How often should you change your bed linen? This question is on many people’s minds, as bed linen is a fundamental part of our daily lives. Studies show that sweat, dander, grease and dirt accumulate in sheets and covers over time, providing an ideal environment for mites and bacteria. But how often should bed linen actually be changed? According to a GfK survey, 41 percent of Germans change their bed linen every two weeks, and 18 percent even weekly. However, a full six percent of respondents wait up to three…

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Plastic is made up of plastic particles that are smaller than 5 millimetres. It is produced by decomposing larger plastic objects, such as packaging or textiles, and can be found in the environment and many everyday products. Microplastics come from various sources, including kitchen utensils, clothing, cosmetics, plastic packaging and, above all, single-use plastic. It can also result from the decomposition of plastic products in the environment. How do microplastics get into the human body? Microplastics can enter the body through food, drinking water and the air. Studies show that…

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There are always concerns about whether storing toilet paper in the bathroom makes hygienic sense. The widespread opinion is that the high humidity in the bathroom, in particular, could damage the paper. But is there really any truth in this assumption? According to Philip Heldt, a paper expert at the NRW consumer advice centre, there is no need to worry if you take a few precautions. The expert emphasizes that toilet paper can be stored in the bathroom as long as it remains protected from moisture. It is particularly important…

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We’re overcome by an urgent need as soon as we’ve put on our warm fleece or down jacket and ventured out into the cold. And not because we forgot to go to the bathroom before going out. Muscle contractions are to blame The explanation is entirely rational and physical. Muscle contractions—that is, muscles that tense up—are to blame. But first things first. The phenomenon has actually been well-researched. In 1918, the Austrian doctor Alfred Adler dared to conduct an experiment designed to test the steep thesis of whether we really…

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