Christmas superfoods: a feast for a healthier liver

The festive season is just around the corner, and with it comes an abundance of culinary delights. But did you know that some Christmas treats are not only a treat for the taste buds but can also be valuable allies for your liver health? In this article, we discover together how you can support your liver function with Christmas superfoods and enjoy the festive season simultaneously. The liver, our central organ for metabolic processes, plays a key role in our well-being. This vital organ deserves special attention during the holiday…

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Do not open! Fraudsters pretend to be FinanzOnline

Fraudsters will go to great lengths to deceive people – and, in the worst-case scenario, steal their data and money. Time and again, fake messages that purport to come from well-known institutions or companies are intended to trick people into entering their data. After numerous Austrians recently received fake messages purporting to be the receipt of postal parcels, the Ministry of Finance (BMF) is now warning of the following scam: An increasing number of fake SMS and email messages are being sent to citizens in the name of the Austrian…

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Should you wash new towels before use? Here is the answer

There’s nothing quite like a new towel. It’s soft and fluffy, and when you get it home, you can’t wait to use it after a relaxing shower. But perhaps you should pause before you wrap yourself in that newly purchased towel. New bath towels can harbor more bacteria than you might think, and after you’re fresh and clean, the last thing you want is for your new towel to get you dirty again! Tried and tested by soldiers: How a WW2 military trick can help you fall asleep in 2…

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Coffee lovers beware: These people should not consume coffee

Some people hate it, but most love it. It’s impossible to imagine our everyday lives without coffee, in all its different varieties and types. But some people should stay away from coffee. We’ll tell you more. Austrians love coffee. This was the result of a survey conducted by Tchibo in 2020. Cappuccino, latte macchiato, or espresso. 89.1 percent of the population drinks this miracle drink every day. This adds up to around 162 liters per capita per year. That is more than the amount of water consumed. There are many…

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Pirola variant: Austria experiences biggest corona wave now

You notice it in the office, with your family, or even on the subway. A particularly large number of people in Austria are currently ill. Last week, around 42,000 people were on sick leave with COVID-19. And that’s just the confirmed figure; the number of unreported cases will likely be even higher. In fact, wastewater monitoring shows that the current coronavirus wave is higher than ever. Never before since the pandemic outbreak have there been so many coronavirus infections. Analysis of the wastewater also clarifies why so many people are…

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Rice myth? Why wet cell phones don’t belong in the grains

Everyone knows the moment of shock: your cell phone ends up in the water! But instead of panicking and drowning your beloved companion in rice, it’s worth looking at the facts. Because the popular rescue trick is more myth than reality. Why rice doesn’t help: Rice cannot absorb enough water. Although rice binds moisture, it doesn’t have enough capacity to reach a cell phone’s bottom. The valuable electronic components inside remain water-damaged. Starch and dust damage the cell phone. During the resting time of the rice, tiny particles collect on…

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Why do we decorate the Christmas tree with glass balls?

Decorating the Christmas tree with colorful glass balls every year at Christmas is a tradition. But where does this custom actually come from? Christmas tree glass balls in all colors are usually part of Christmas. The custom of decorating the Christmas tree has existed since the Middle Ages. Until the 19th century, everyone who could afford it hung treats like apples, nuts, or gingerbread on their Christmas trees. According to tradition, in 1850, a glassmaker from the Thuringian Forest, who could not afford the sweets, finally came up with the…

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You can still eat these moldy foods

Almost everyone knows the problem: you take the bread out of the bread bin and look forward to a delicious dinner, but there’s a greenish discoloration on the edge. Unfortunately, this is the case for the garbage can. This is because the mold spores penetrate the fabric and spread invisibly throughout the bread. However, mold is not a death blow for all foods! If you’re wondering which food belongs in the bin and which can still be saved by cutting off the affected areas, you should read on now. Throw…

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Up to 12 degrees, now the risk of flooding increases

The weather is going completely crazy. It is historically the hottest year ever. Nevertheless, at the end of last week, we had numerous “ice days” (temperatures remained below freezing) and heavy snowfall. Heavy rainfall and melting snowNow, however, very warm air masses are reaching us again. The temperature is already rising to 12 degrees today. Heavy rain in the west. There is a risk of snow slabs on the mountains. The probability of flooding increases at lower altitudes. A lot of rain“It will rain a lot in Tyrol, Vorarlberg, and…

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