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What really matters when washing your hands

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Whether you wash your hands with cold or warm water after using the toilet does not matter. What matters is the duration of the washing process and the use of soap. Viennese hygiene experts have now proven this in an experiment with test subjects. “Hand washing is an important public health measure to prevent communicable diseases such as gastrointestinal and respiratory infections. The washbasins in public toilets are often only equipped with cold water. It can be observed time and again that users only rinse their hands briefly after using…

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“Wasted Love”: The Austrian entry for this year’s Eurovision Song Contest by Johannes Pietsch

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Johannes Pietsch, an Austro-Filipino singer, aka JJ represents Austria at the Song Contest. The song is called “Wasted Love”. It was presented to the public on Thursday, 7 March 2025. The Austrian entry for this year’s Eurovision Song Contest by Johannes Pietsch aka JJ was presented to the public on Thursday morning – as usual on Ö3-Wecker. The song is called “Wasted Love” and sounds, and it stands out. Quite a bit. That’s certainly no disadvantage in the Song Contest, where the shrill, garish, loud, unconventional and queer like to…

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Am I Addicted to My Smartphone?

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In today’s digital world, smartphones have become essential to our daily lives. We use them for work, socializing, entertainment, and even basic tasks like setting alarms or checking the weather. But at what point does regular use turn into addiction? Signs of Smartphone Addiction If you find yourself constantly checking your phone, even when there are no notifications, you might be developing an unhealthy dependence. Other signs include: Inability to disconnect – Feeling anxious or restless when your phone is out of reach. Excessive screen time – Spending hours scrolling…

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International Women’s Day (IWD) is being celebrated worldwide today, March 8, 2025

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International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated worldwide today, 8 March 2025, under the United Nations theme “For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.” This annual observance celebrates women’s achievements and calls for action for gender equality. In Houston, Texas, various events are marking the occasion. The Greater Houston Partnership hosted the “Rise to the Top Luncheon,” featuring Gretchen Watkins, President of Shell USA, as the keynote speaker. The Museum of Fine Arts is spotlighting women’s contributions, and Discovery Green is hosting an all-day festival with food, music, and discussions.…

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When will the time change in 2025?

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The days are getting longer and warmer again. When will the next time change take place, and when exactly will the clock change to summer time in 2025? Will it be set forward or back by one hour next time?Every six months, the question arises about when exactly the clock will be changed. It will still take some time: The date for the next time change to summer time in 2025 is on the night of Saturday, 29 March, to Sunday, 30 March, from 2 a.m. to 3 am. This…

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According to study: This cell phone habit makes you stupid

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We use our cell phones 84 times daily, about every twelve minutes! Many people now suffer from a veritable smartphone addiction. However, studies are only gradually revealing how much the device influences our thinking. A recent study by the University of Texas shows that even the mere proximity of a smartphone reduces our cognitive abilities – and does so unconsciously. Cell phones rob us of focus – even when they are switched offIn the study, 800 test subjects were subjected to various concentration tests. They were asked to place their…

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Cold front approaching! March fairy tale soon over

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Saturday: Lots of sunshine, foehn and still mildThe calm and friendly spring weather will continue on Saturday. Individual patches of fog that form in the valleys or over lakes in the morning hours will dissipate quickly. After that, sunshine will predominate. Initially, there will be at most thin veil clouds in the sky, which will hardly cloud the sunlight. However, due to the Sahara dust, the atmosphere may again appear slightly hazy. In the course of the afternoon, the clouds will increase somewhat in the south and east. Nevertheless, it…

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Lent: These are the things you absolutely must bear in mind when fasting!

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If you follow the right rules, fasting can be refreshing, invigorating, and liberating.Myth 1: You only lose water when fastingYes, much water is lost at the beginning – that’s normal. But fasting can also burn fat if you do it right. It is important that you drink enough and don’t fall back into your old eating habits straight after fasting. Otherwise the yo-yo effect will be here before you can say “break the fast”. Myth 2: drink, drink, drink!You can go without food for a while—without liquids, it becomes critical.…

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Washing your hands with soap is most effective

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Whether you wash your hands with cold or warm water makes no difference. The decisive factors are the duration of the washing process and the use of soap to remove pathogens as effectively as possible. Hand washing is an important measure to prevent communicable diseases such as gastrointestinal infections and respiratory diseases. However, for respiratory infections, only a recent publication by the German Society wrote for General and Hospital Hygiene.“It can also be observed time and again that washbasins in public toilets are often only equipped with cold water, users…

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