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Researchers show that habits such as eating a balanced diet, getting enough sleep, maintaining friendships, and even having financial security can significantly impact lifespan. Eat right – and eat lessThe link between diet and health is no secret. Eating unhealthy fats, added sugars, and excess salt while lacking fiber increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes, certain cancers, and obesity—all factors that shorten life expectancy.A Norwegian study from 2023 found that a healthy diet can extend life by up to ten years. In addition to a healthy diet, a reduced…

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Laughter is perhaps the most beautiful thing in the world. From a light smile to a laughing fit that gives us a stomachache: Laughter makes us happy and makes us feel good, really good, in fact. But why do we laugh? And what happens in our bodies when we laugh? Laughter is both a very simple and a highly complex matter. To understand it, we need to look deep inside our bodies. We need 17 muscles just to smile, our so-called mimic muscles. But when we really laugh, it’s not…

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Garlic has many positive properties and is an ingredient that should be included in your diet all year round. Especially in winter, it can be beneficial to make sure you consume enough garlic. One nutritionist has highlighted some of the benefits you may overlook if you’re not eating enough garlic.On the website HealthShots, Gauri Anand highlights some of the health benefits associated with daily garlic intake. Baked garlic is particularly in focus, as Anand believes there are many additional benefits associated with it. To prepare it, simply slice the head…

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Grammar and spelling are minor matters on Twitter, Facebook, and Co. People want to sound authentic and show emotion, for example, by elongating words: “Yeesss!” An analysis of 100 billion tweets shows that such “pseudo-verbal” spellings are on the rise and developing a life of their own. When speaking, there are many ways of expressing yourself other than through gestures and facial expressions. Sound and emphasis can also emphasize and change the meaning or show how the speaker feels. Lengthening individual words or vowels and consonants is a simple way…

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According to estimates by British scientists, smokers shorten their lives by an average of 20 minutes with every cigarette. The figure is 17 minutes for men and 22 minutes for women, according to a UK government report based on the findings of three researchers from University College London (UCL). “If a smoker quits on New Year’s Day, they can save a whole week of their life by 20 February,” says the statement from the Department of Health in London, which commissioned the study. By the end of the year, the…

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As the effects of global warming intensify, extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and severe, reshaping the world in unprecedented ways. From devastating floods to record-breaking heatwaves, the climate crisis is no longer a distant threat but a pressing reality. Recent data from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) highlights an alarming trend: global temperatures have risen by approximately 1.1°C since the pre-industrial era, with catastrophic consequences. Warmer oceans fuel more intense hurricanes, while shifting weather patterns lead to prolonged droughts and unprecedented rainfall. These disasters’ economic and…

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Most airplanes we see at the airport or in the sky are white. But why is that? Actually, airplanes could be painted in any color. Every airline is basically free to decide on the colors of its aircraft: It can do whatever it wants in terms of design. But why are the vast majority of airplanes painted white? White is cheapThere are indeed reasons for the prevalence of white livery. Firstly, it is once again about money. White paint is used very frequently, so it is also produced in huge…

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A study from South Africa shows that people who exercise regularly before being diagnosed with cancer can slow down the later progression of the disease and reduce their risk of death. Physical activity stimulates the immune system and hormone balance—both important criteria for the progression of different types of cancer. It is well established that exercise has positive effects on health and can reduce the risk of dying from numerous diseases, such as cancer. A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine now shows the extent to which…

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Global warming exceeded 1.5 degrees Celsius for the first time last year. According to the report published on Friday by the EU climate change service Copernicus, the Earth’s average temperature was 1.6 degrees Celsius higher than in the years 1850 to 1900. Climate researchers speak of a “warning signal.” Copernicus Director Carlo Buontempo described the development as unbelievable. Every month in 2024 was the warmest or second-warmest month since records began. At the same time, each of the last ten years (2015-2024) was among the ten warmest since records began.…

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