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Boost your defenses against illness by following these suggestions.

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They are on the rise again—sick leave. The flu-like infection, the common cold, currently tops the list of virus-related absences, followed by coronavirus. And some cases of the real flu, influenza, have already been recorded. How do I stay healthy now? You can get preventive vaccinations against viral diseases such as COVID-19, influenza and the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Good hygiene also helps. And especially important: taking care of the body’s defences. What the body can doThe immune system doesn’t just work hard during the virus season. We are constantly…

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Christmas 2023: This is how expensive the festivities could be this year

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You can see it in the stores again; the Christmas season is starting. However, how much will the holiday season cost this year? Christmas 2023 could be expensive. After all, there has been strong inflation, sugar prices have exploded, and delivery and production costs have skyrocketed. Sweets, in particular, are affected by price increases. Christmas 2023 could be this expensive According to the website, Lidl’s dominoes, for example, will cost 6 percent more than in 2022, while the discounter’s spiced speculoos will be 33 percent more expensive at 1.59 euros.…

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Vienna: No eating on buses and streetcars? The present situation

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Eating on the Vienna subway has been banned for almost five years. Almost a thousand warnings have been issued this year alone. What happens now? Since January 2019, food has been banned in Vienna’s subway: croissants, cheese sandwiches, and the like must stay outside! The ban on eating on the subway network was introduced almost five years ago and was met with plenty of skepticism and criticism, as a “Heute” survey showed. However, Wiener Linien took a different view. “Every day, around two million passengers use the stations and vehicles…

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Why a midday nap is good for the brain

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According to a recent study, taking a power nap during lunchtime has a positive impact on the brain. According to researchers, regular short naps could even reduce the risk of dementia. A study found that taking naps during the day benefits the brain.A new study now makes the siesta tasty! Regular midday naps are said to keep the brain more significant for longer. What is meant by this? Here is a brief excursion into the anatomy of the human body: The vast majority of the nerve cells in our brain…

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October 2023 was the warmest in Austrian measurement history

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Following the warmest September and the warmest October in Austrian measurement history, there are two record months in a single year to report. “As of Tuesday, October 2023, in the Austrian lowlands, it is 3.0 degrees above the average of the climate period 1991–2020, and in the mountains, by 3.4 degrees,” said Hans Ressl, climatologist at Geosphere Austria, summarizing the preliminary evaluation. October 2023 was 3.7 degrees above the mean in the lowlands.Compared to the 1961–1990 climate period, October 2023 was 3.7 degrees above average in the lowlands and 3.6…

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Hurricanes move across Western Europe

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The weather service Météo France reports that storm waves could cause flooding throughout the entire French Atlantic coast, the north coast, and the eastern Mediterranean coast until the evening. However, the strongest winds caused by hurricane “Emir,” known internationally as “Ciaràn,” should be over in France by mid-morning. High wind speeds were expected in the UK by mid-morning in the counties of Cornwall and Devon. “Emir” is expected to rage along the southeast coast from Hampshire to Kent and Essex into the evening. The British weather service Met Office warned…

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Halloween customs

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Young and old dress up on Halloween – especially the younger ones- and parade around the houses to demand candy according to Irish custom. Trick-or-treaters demand costumed children, teenagers and adults on Halloween, which is celebrated on the night of October 31 to November 1. The motto: the scarier, the better! Many associate Halloween with flashy parties, wild costumes and American-inspired customs. But the history of Halloween is different. Because the origins of the spooky festival lie in – surprise – Europe! HistoryTo be exact, it all started in Ireland,…

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All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day – meaning of the celebrations

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On November 1, we celebrate All Saints’ Day. One day after that, that is, on November 2, is All Souls’ Day. But what is celebrated on these two days anyway? And how did these holidays come about? All Saints’ Day is on November 1. The holiday is also called the Feast of the Communion of Saints. All Saints’ Day has its roots in the Christian Orient. Over the centuries, the Catholic Church has canonized many people. The reason for this was that they should serve as a guide for us.…

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Compulsory winter tires effective starting November 1

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In some places in Austria, we are still sitting in the sun at around 20 degrees – and we are supposed to talk about winter tires. Yes, because from November 1, the situational winter tire obligation applies. The law on situational winter tire obligation in Austria applies from November 1 to April 15 of the following year, no matter what the weather is like. No matter how high the temperatures climb. Hence, “situational.” This means that in winter conditions (snow, slush, ice) only vehicles with winter tires are allowed on…

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