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Study result: Cause of death in patients with Covid-19

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Although many risk factors such as gender, age, frailty, pregnancy, or obesity are now known, it is still not completely clear why some people develop a severe and some mild course of Covid-19. Last year, a microscopic study from Germany supported the theory of a so-called cytokine storm: the immune system overshoots the mark and sometimes causes more damage with this exaggerated reaction than the virus itself. A recent U.S. study analyzed the health data of 585 patients in the intensive care unit of Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago: all…

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A blood test will soon be able to detect fatigue in drivers

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In Austria, anyone driving a vehicle must have less than 0.5 per mile of alcohol in their blood. There are no limits for impairment due to narcotic drugs. However, whether one is too tired to drive a car is mainly up to the driver. That could change in the future. Australian researchers are working on a blood test to determine whether a driver who has caused an accident has been impaired by lack of sleep. The Australian Office of Road Safety is leading the project. The scientists’ vision is that…

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Internet speed in Austria lags behind other countries

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Austria still lags significantly behind other countries when it comes to Internet speed. As the speed test of the U.S. Internet company Ookla shows, Austria ranked only 56th internationally for stationary Internet connections in March. This was well behind other European countries such as Spain, France, Switzerland, Hungary, Portugal, Sweden and Finland. In terms of mobile Internet, Austria was in the 21st place. The front-runner was Singapore, with a download speed of 235.4 megabits per second (Mbps). It was followed by the United Arab Emirates (221.87), Chile (220.39) and China…

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With his 33rd title, David Alaba won all possible competitions at Real Madrid

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Austria’s team captain David Alaba got the 33rd title in his super career. That was when the final whistle sounded in front of 60,000 spectators at the Olympic Stadium in Seville in the final of the Spanish Copa del Rey for a 2-1 (1-0) win over Osasuna, the glaring underdogs from the Basque Country. The only title that Alaba had not yet won with Real Madrid since August 2021. It was Sunday, ten minutes past midnight, when captain Karim Benzema up in the royal box, received the trophy from King…

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Here’s what your sleep habits say about your health

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Rethinking some of your nighttime habits can help you avoid specific health problems. It’s common knowledge that physical activity and diet are the keys to a healthy life. However, the quality of sleep is not emphasized as much; here are some everyday sleep-related habits that could be a sign that something is wrong with your health. Nightmares and dementia riskA recent study shows that middle-aged people who have frequent bad dreams decline cognitive abilities faster and have a higher risk of dementia as they get older. Approximately 5% of adults…

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This week’s Weather in Austria: cloudy with a tendency to showers

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According to Geosphere Austria’s forecast, Austria will start the week with sunshine, especially in the east and north. In the west, however, it will be rather cloudy with a tendency to showers. From Wednesday, there will be dense clouds. Tuesday is expected to be the warmest day of the working week with 23 degrees Celsius, then it cools down again, but around 18 degrees are still possible until Friday. Still, from Wednesday again, increasing rain showers are forecast. The weather this week is characterized by a lot of rainOn Monday,…

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Breathing through your nose makes you more beautiful, and it is healthy

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“In through the nose, out through the mouth” – that’s the old saying. But switching to exclusive nasal breathing has many advantages. Pay attention to your breathing momentarily: are you breathing through your nose or mouth? If the latter, then you should switch to nasal breathing. Because that can bring several physical and mental health benefits, experts say. Studies show that nasal breathing can boost brain function, lower blood pressure and relieve stress and anxiety. Mads Tömörkènyi is a scientist and founder of the fitness brand MT Performance from Denmark.…

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Study shows: Here’s why it’s OK to talk a lot

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“Talk is silver, silence is gold” – apparently not after all. According to a recent scientific study published in the Personaliy and Social Psychology Bulletin, being considerate in conversation may not be the best way to make friends or get to know people in general. The common assumption regarding talkativeness tends to be that less leads to more social success. Dale Carnegie, a U.S. communication and motivational coach in the field of positive thinking, writes in his guide to social self-improvement, “How to Win Friends and Influence People,” about the…

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Hospital-acquired infections: Thousands dead from hospital germs in Austria

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Between 4,500 and 5,000 patients die annually in this country from bacterial infections caused by hospital germs. These deaths could almost certainly be prevented by correct hand disinfection in hospitals, the Semmelweis Society stressed on the occasion of World Hand Hygiene Day on Friday, March 5. Hygiene must not be underestimated.The increasing prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria means that many of these infections can no longer be adequately treated, it said. Alcohol-based disinfectants“At home, simply washing hands with soap is enough, but in healthcare facilities, hands, instruments, and surroundings must be…

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