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Brown rice: why brown rice is so healthy

November 20, 2023November 20, 2023 admin

It is brown, tastes nutty, is filling for a long time and contains vitamins and minerals that have been removed from white rice. Why is brown rice so healthy? Preparing brown riceIt has a bite, tastes a little nutty, and its glycemic index is pleasingly low, which therefore keeps you full for a long time. Brown rice is still an insider tip in the kitchen. Not to be confused with wild rice. And yes, there is even the fragrant basmati rice as brown rice, including the nutrient-rich silver skin. It’s…

Why you should wash new clothes before wearing them

November 19, 2023November 19, 2023 admin

Newly purchased clothes should always be washed before you wear them for the first time. Because you never know what’s hiding on the surface. Sometimes, the anticipation of wearing a new item of clothing is too great. But it’s better to have the patience to wash it first, says Kim Romine, hygiene scientist at Procter & Gamble in Fairfield, Ohio (USA). “The human body naturally produces body dirt throughout the day.” On average, this adds up to about one liter of sweat, 40 grams of sebum, 10 grams of skin…

Water intoxication: when drinking too much water, it becomes dangerous

November 19, 2023November 19, 2023 admin

Water is vital, but too much of it can be dangerous. Hollywood star Brooke Shields experienced the unthinkable when she was hospitalized with a seizure. Water is essential for the body. It boosts the metabolism, helps us think and keeps the body fit. The body becomes dehydrated and can dry out if we don’t drink water. A lack of water can lead to severe health problems, depending on the extent. However, excessive water consumption can also have consequences for the body. Brooke Shields suffered from water intoxicationIf you drink too…

Facebook and Instagram are charging, too: What’s in store for users?

November 19, 2023November 19, 2023 admin

Meta will be charging a subscription fee for the ad-free versions of Facebook and Instagram. How deep you must dig into your pockets and what impact this will have in practice. Meta is introducing a subscription model on its two social media giants, Instagram and Facebook, allowing users to deactivate the sites’ advertising. Mark Zuckerberg’s (39) company argues that this aligns with Europe’s changed data protection regulations. How much does the subscription cost, and what is behind the measure? The change affects users in the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway…

A severe earthquake in the Philippines sends people into panic

November 18, 2023November 18, 2023 admin

A severe earthquake has shaken the south of the Philippines. The quake occurred on Friday in the province of Sarangani on the main island of Mindanao at a depth of 78 kilometers, according to the US earthquake monitoring station, USGS. It reached a magnitude of 6.7. The authorities initially reported no injuries or severe damage, but the tremors panicked many people in Davao.“I think it was the strongest earthquake I’ve ever experienced,” said 27-year-old Keeshia Leyran. “People around me panicked and ran out.” A photo published on Facebook and verified…

Fresh air: what matters when it comes to indoor climate

November 18, 2023November 18, 2023 admin

CAUSE RESEARCH. Even though you do not have a cold, you find yourself having a fit of sneezing while relaxing at home. Alternatively, you might not have an infection causing your burning eyes, dry mucous membranes, and general fatigue and fogginess within your four walls. But what else could be causing these symptoms? It could be related to a poor indoor climate. Indoor air quality significantly impacts our well-being, health and performance. FACT CHECK. The indoor climate describes various factors that influence living quality and comfort. Air quality is primarily…

“Love makes you blind”: scientists reveal whether this is really true

November 17, 2023November 17, 2023 admin

Everyone knows the saying, ‘Love is blind’. But can the rose-tinted glasses with which we see our partner at the beginning of a relationship be scientifically proven? Here’s the answer. Some say that love makes you blind and that marriage opens your eyes. Scientists tell us what this is all about and how falling in love affects human relationships and the survival of our species. When we fall in love, it doesn’t just have psychological effects. Our entire organism is affected. And there are good reasons for this. The rose-coloured…

The magic of spices: Optimize your digestion for the winter season

November 17, 2023November 17, 2023 admin

With the arrival of fall and winter, it’s not just the weather that changes but also our eating habits. We crave hearty, warming meals when it’s cold and uncomfortable outside. But what does this have to do with our digestion? Well, a lot. With the proper selection of spices and herbs, we can conjure delicious meals, boost our digestion, and fight that unloved winter bloating. Digestion in fall and winter Digestion is a complex process that is strongly influenced by our eating habits. In the colder months, we tend to…

Corona numbers are on the rise; this is how many have now been hit

November 16, 2023November 16, 2023 admin

More and more offices, workshops and production halls are deserted. The reason is that many people currently have to stay in bed. More than 260,000 sick days were counted across Austria last week. But it is not only the classic flu that is to blame, as is traditionally the case at this time of year, because the number of coronavirus infections is now rising again. In Upper Austria alone, around 3,000 positive cases were recently registered. A month ago, the figure was just over half that, at around 1,700 people.…