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We need vitamin D primarily for healthy bones. But it is also supposed to help against various other diseases. Here’s what science says. When we speak of vitamin D, we are not referring to a specific substance or vitamin. Scientists use the term more or less as a generic term for a group of fat-soluble vitamins – the so-called calciferous. The most important forms include vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) and vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol). The human body can only form vitamin D under light, UV-B radiation. Vitamin D is often called “the…

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The human sense of smell is also essential for mental health, harmonious relationships, and solving everyday problems. After a corona infection, the sense of smell is impaired in many people. Some can never smell again. Other diseases or accidents can also trigger this. For those affected, the loss means more tremendous suffering than expected. Because smelling also has a lot to do with feelings. Hundreds of thousands of people who have contracted the coronavirus are currently experiencing what life is like without their sense of smell. Temporarily losing one’s sense…

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Some people seem magically attracted to mosquitoes, while the insects maltreat others. Why is that – and is there any truth to the myth of “sweet blood”? “The sweet blood myth is a myth and nothing more.” Doreen Werner, a biologist and mosquito expert at the Leibniz Center for Agricultural Landscape Research in Müncheberg (Brandenburg), assures us. But some factors can cause people to be bitten by mosquitoes more often than others. The exhaled air What mosquitoes are particularly keen on, and who less so, depends first and foremost on…

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A Massachusetts Institute of Technology study reveals that numerous countries will likely be uninhabitable in a few years because of global warming. Temperatures are also rising in the summer of 2022, but if you look at climate predictions, the temperature rise is no cause for celebration. According to a report by researchers at Wageningen University in the Netherlands, published in the scientific journal PNAS, some 3.5 billion people are expected to suffer from extreme heat in 50 years. That’s almost half the world’s population. Which countries are we talking about?According…

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Now, published data show that the Omikron variant in Austria significantly changed the hospital figures. Especially the mortality rate worries.The coronavirus has been accompanying people in Austria for two and a half years. The latest data show that the Omikron variant led to high infection numbers but did not utilize intensive care bed capacities massively. Since the pandemic began in February 2020, a total of 4.2 million Corona cases have been reported in Austria, with 2.9 million involving the Omikron variant. The variant has been dominant for some time and…

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After a hole was discovered in the sun’s atmosphere, experts predicted a solar storm could disrupt telecommunications networks. Experts are now warning of a solar storm that could hit Earth! “The Independent” reports that a possible solar storm could be headed for Earth after a hole was discovered in the sun’s atmosphere. The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) warned that a G1-class storm could affect telecommunications networks, satellites, and animal migration. It said that starting Aug. 3; the relatively small storm could begin to show its effects. Holes…

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According to the calculations of a business magazine, Luxembourg dominates the ranking of the wealthiest countries in the world with a GDP per capita of $140,694. The business magazine Global Finance has created a ranking of the richest and poorest countries in the world. To do this, the magazine not only measured each country’s GDP (gross domestic product) but also weighted it according to the number of inhabitants and the purchasing power of each country. The distribution of wealth was also taken into account. In Switzerland and Bangladesh, for example,…

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Sultry nights and hot days – the warmer it gets, the more often you want to jump in the shower. But several experts advise against it because showering too often is unsuitable for the skin. After a long day, finally, take a long shower: There is hardly anything more soothing and refreshing. But the problem is: that as much as we long for water in the summer, our skin is not so enthusiastic about it. How much showering is healthy?“Showering several times a day dries out the skin,” warns Prof.…

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If you are not sure you are drinking enough water, pay attention to your body. This gives you namely five signs that should warn you. Drinking is just as important as eating. After all, our bodies are made up of 60 percent water. So it’s essential to keep your body hydrated throughout the day to function correctly. Insufficient fluid intake can lead to kidney stones, bladder infections, migraines, and, in the worst case, heart disease. At least one liter per dayFor a healthy body, it is recommended to drink one…

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