Category: Feature Stories

Electric bicycles (e-bikes) are proving to be almost as beneficial to health as riding conventional bicycles, according to a new study by the Hannover Medical School. This finding could play a vital role for people with health restrictions, as pedelec riding is perceived as less strenuous but still offers significant health benefits.The extensive study analyzed the heart rate and other health data of e-bike users and conventional cyclists. The study showed that the heart rate of e-bike riders differs only minimally from that of cyclists, indicating similar positive effects on…

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In the exuberance of a summer holiday, you shouldn’t forget certain rules, especially regarding road traffic: The traffic regulations and costs for traffic offences abroad can differ from those in Austria. ‘Before setting off on holiday, you should learn about local traffic regulations. In principle, what is taboo at home should also be taboo abroad,’ said ÖAMTC lawyer Verena Pronebner on Thursday. Alcoholized: Severe penalties in Italy and SpainAnyone who drives too fast, parks incorrectly or is under the influence of alcohol in popular holiday destinations can face heavy fines,…

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According to a European Environment Agency (EEA) report, the climate crisis is exacerbating floods and droughts and reducing water quality. This poses an increasing threat to people’s health. In the report published on Wednesday, the Copenhagen-based EU authority calls for swift action and better coordination between governments and authorities to limit or prevent health risks. According to the EEA, 5,582 deaths caused by floods and 702 deaths caused by forest fires were recorded in 32 European countries between 1980 and 2022. According to the EEA report, one in eight people…

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Always drinking just water or unsweetened tea can quickly become boring. That’s why many people turn to soft drinks, smoothies or energy drinks. We are easily seduced by the tempting flavours and glittering packaging. This is okay from time to time, but it should be the exception rather than the rule. Because although lemonades, iced teas and the like taste great, they can lead to health problems in the long term. The unhealthiest drinksSo, which drinks are particularly unhealthy and bad for your health? A list recently compiled by ‘heidelberg24.de’…

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Astronomers have discovered an Earth-sized planet, Speculoos-3b, orbiting an ultra-cool red dwarf star that is expected to shine 100 times longer than our Sun. This remarkable find was made 55 light years from Earth as the planet passed in front of its host star, causing a brief dimming of the starlight.The research, published in Nature Astronomy and highlighted by The Guardian, shows that Speculoos-3b is virtually the same size as our Earth. However, the planet orbits its star in just 17 hours, which means that a year on Speculoos-3 B…

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Crab mentality is a phenomenon that is prevalent among Filipinos, although it is not unique to them. It refers to pulling down or undermining successful or talented others out of envy or insecurity. This destructive behaviour is akin to crabs in a bucket, where one crab tries to escape only to be dragged back down by the others. The roots of crab mentality can be traced back to colonial history, where Filipinos were pitted against each other by their colonizers to maintain control. Over the years, this mentality has been…

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The spread of misinformation online and via social media has great potential for social upheaval. Which ‘fake news’ is preferred differs from country to country. A study from Italy shows that small cultural differences have a major influence on the dissemination of false information on certain topics. Researchers are now well aware of how misinformation spreads on the internet and the role played by factors such as echo chambers, in which like-minded people reinforce each other’s beliefs. Recommendation algorithms in social media are also suspected of fueling the spread of…

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According to a study, last year’s summer was the warmest in northern countries for more than 2,000 years. This is shown by a combination of observational data and reconstructions, according to a report by researchers led by Jan Esper from the University of Mainz in Nature. They analyzed the surface temperatures in June, July, and August in the extratropical regions of the northern hemisphere (30 to 90 degrees north latitude). The temperature in this part of the northern hemisphere, which includes Europe – was, therefore, 2.07 degrees higher in the…

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The doctor says: don’t drink too much coffee; otherwise, it’s not good for your health! That’s easier said than done: After all, 86.4 per cent of adults in Austria drink coffee. And that’s an average of three cups a day. For many, the drink is considered a stimulant and a stimulant that should only be drunk in moderation. Its supposedly bad, long-term consequences are too disreputable. But what exactly is the truth? And how should you drink coffee so that it has a positive effect on the body? Coffee can…

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