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Orthopaedist explains: Why you should go for regular walks

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During the coronavirus lockdowns at the latest, many people (re)discovered walking for themselves. Since then, the desire to walk has made a real comeback – for all age groups. And for good reason! Walking is more than a relaxing leisure activity: The gentle exercise strengthens the body and mind equally. Walking reduces the risk of developing cancer or cardiovascular disease, as several studies suggest. Thomas Schneider, a specialist in orthopaedics and trauma surgery, explains why this is the case and how to make the most of a walk. Walking has…

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French fries as healthy as almonds? New study published with surprising results

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French fries are greasy and unhealthy. That’s what they say, but it’s not entirely true. Deep-fried potato sticks can also have a healthy effect on the body. Eating too many fried foods can lead to diabetes, serious heart disease or even strokes. That’s the general opinion when it comes to chips. That’s not wrong, but it’s not entirely true either. A study shows that they can have a positive effect on our metabolism. With fries, it’s all about the quantityThe researchers examined changes in body fat mass, body weight, fasting…

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Former hacker shares trick to find hidden cameras in hotels

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A former hacker reveals a secret: how to easily spot hidden cameras in a room. He reveals what to look out for, which devices come into question and how they can be quickly unmasked.Have you ever wondered whether there are actually cameras in your hotel room? You often see this in movies and sometimes you read about crazy stories in Airbnbs. For example, there was a young couple who made a disturbing discovery in their rented accommodation or a young man who heard strange noises that led him to a…

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Scratching also has advantages

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If something itches, don’t scratch it because it will itch even more: small children are taught this. However, scratching has a double effect, as new research shows: On the one hand, it exacerbates skin inflammation, and on the other, it can strengthen the immune system. From an evolutionary perspective, it’s actually a paradox: if scratching is so harmful, why does it feel so good? “It must also offer some kind of benefit,” says Daniel Kaplan, a dermatologist at the University of Pittsburgh and lead author of a study that has…

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Minus 10 degrees! Up to minus 10 degrees at the weekend

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A strong area of high pressure with cold air masses dominates the weather. Temperatures are dropping significantly, especially at night.The influence of the high-pressure area will increase at the weekend. There will be more sunny spells, but thicker patches of cloud may pass through, especially in the east. The sun will have a harder time on Sunday, and it may snow lightly in some places. Daytime highs away from the mountains will be between 1 and 4 degrees Celsius. At night, it will cool to between minus 3 and minus…

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Viennese population at over two million

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Statistics Austria announced on Tuesday that Exactly 9,198,214 people were living in Austria at the beginning of 2025, which is 39,464 or 0.4 percent more than a year ago. The proportion of foreigners is 20.2 percent (1,855,624 people), compared to 19.7 percent in the previous year. At 36.4 percent, Vienna is the front-runner here, ahead of Vorarlberg (20.9) and Salzburg (20.8), while Burgenland has the lowest percentage at 11.5 percent. Growth was lower than in previous years – around 2023, plus 53,978 people or 0.6 percent. “Vienna once again had…

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Doctors reveal the reason why some people talk in their sleep

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There can be very good reasons why you can’t sleep well at night. In some cases, the feeling of not being rested can be a symptom of serious health problems, while in other cases, it may simply be the full moon. Some people also have a wide range of sleep habits, which include talking in their sleep. If you’re one of those people who talk in their sleep and wonder why your body does it, we’ll tell you. Is it normal to talk in your sleep?Talking in your sleep is…

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New deposit system since January 1: One million bottles and cans have already returned

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Since 1 January, around one million deposit containers have been returned following the introduction of the deposit system for all plastic bottles and metal cans with a capacity of 0.1 to three liters. How the take-back worksAt the end of January, around 25 million returnable containers were already in circulation. “We expect that a large number of beverage containers with a deposit will already be in circulation from March,” said Monika Fiala and Simon Parth, Managing Directors of Recycling Pfand Österreich. 2025 is a transitional year: containers without a deposit…

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This is how much Austrians spend on Valentine’s Day

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Tomorrow, 14 February, is Valentine’s Day. The Austrian Retail Association looked at how much Austrians spend on gifts for the day of love and found major regional differences. Valentine’s Day continues to be a significant sales factor for local retailers. According to the latest Consumer Check by the Austrian Retail Association, in collaboration with Reppublika Research, two-thirds of Austrians intend to buy gifts for Valentine’s Day this year. Austrians spend an average of 70 euros on Valentine’s Day “On the day of love, respect and appreciation for your partner are…

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