Category: Feature Stories

Failures have marked Alzheimer’s research for years. However, the new drug from biotech companies Biogen and Eisai delivers promising results in a study. Compared with alternative medicine, there is also a significant advantage. The U.S. biotech company Biogen and its Japanese partner Eisai are raising hopes for a new Alzheimer’s drug with study data. The drug, lecanemab, significantly slowed the cognitive and functional decline in an extensive study of patients in the early stages of the disease – a rare success in Alzheimer’s research, where there are many failed drug…

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Lonely people feel it especially, the distance rules because of Corona have also shown it to many others: without physical contact we are missing something. Because people need physical closeness and touch to be happy and healthy. Unless these are unwanted. Why is that? You do it when you haven’t seen someone for a long time. When you want to comfort someone. Or when you just want to show you’re there at the bedside. Whether it’s a warm hug, a pat on the arm, or holding a hand, a touch…

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We can all agree that a hyper-brilliant smile is a plus in attractiveness. At least, that’s what television commercials have been telling us for decades. But why do our teeth become discolored? And that, by the way, even if we are cautious about brushing our teeth. In principle, white teeth are a sign of good oral hygiene. To understand this, we must get to the bottom of the matter. The topography of the toothThe tooth consists of three layers. First, there is the enamel. This is what surrounds our tooth…

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With the iPhone 14, Apple has delivered the most comprehensive innovations to its phones in many years – at least for the Pro variant. For the regular iPhone 14, most things remain the same. But even here, there are some new features that we hope we’ll never need. The current iPhone comes in 4 variants: The smaller devices – iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro – with a 6.1-inch display, and the larger ones with a 6.7-inch screen – the iPhone 14 Plus and iPhone 14 Pro Max. In the…

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Spinach is said to be toxic when reheated. While there used to be warnings about the toxicity of spinach, the consensus today is that the amounts of poisonous nitrite produced when reheated are safe for a healthy person. The links marked with a symbol or green underlining are affiliate links. If a purchase is made through them, we receive a commission – at no extra cost to you! More info. Nitrite from spinach is toxic in large amounts.That spinach is classified as toxic is only valid in moderation. To understand…

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Dress warmly or pay up: heating costs are rising sharply. But energy can still be saved in most households. Here are a few tips guaranteed not to mean a loss of comfort. The time has come: we turn up the heaters. And with it, our energy costs may rise immeasurably. But we can improve our situation: Almost everyone can save some heating energy without freezing. Some savings measures even increase comfort. Tip 1: Keep radiators free Look around your rooms: Can the heat spread well from the radiators? If curtains…

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A sliced onion next to the bed is supposed to help against coughs. We tell you whether this is true and for which complaints the natural remedy is also used in this article. Sliced onion for cough – why it can relieve your symptomsPlacing a sliced onion next to your bed at night for a cough is said to help ease discomfort. The onion, which was named a medicinal plant in 2015, is a popular and effective remedy with many uses. Due to the essential oils, onions have an irritating…

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Sleeping with socks or without is probably one of the most common disputes in bed. There are medical reasons for wearing them. However, there are a few things to consider regarding footwear in bed. Sleep with socks – these are the advantagesMany people take it for granted that they sleep with socks. Whether cuddly soft, extra thick or somewhat airy, made of pure cotton – the models are numerous. These are the advantages of socks in bed: Warmth: Socks keep the feet warm. This is important for many people, especially…

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