Category: Feature Stories

Because a number of problems can be “taped away,” the “Mouth Taping” fad promises healthier and higher-quality sleep. The concept is to seal the mouth with adhesive tape before bed so breathing is only possible through the nose. There are now even special mouth patches, also known as “sleep strips” or “sleep tape.” However, a porous adhesive tape from the first aid kit will also do. What benefits can you get from “mouth taping”?The healthy effects are said to extend to snoring behavior, the immune system and even mood. Proponents…

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Rice helps with weight loss. It contains dietary fiber, a non-digestible component of carbohydrates that aids in regular bowel movements, may lower cholesterol, and can aid in weight loss.Rice is effective in reducing cancer. It contains antioxidants that help keep free radicals from damaging cells.Rice allergy is rare but may develop with symptoms similar to wheat and gluten allergies. Rice is an excellent source of carbohydrates for celiac individuals because it is gluten-free.Rice is rich in B-complex vitamins, an excellent option for vegan individuals, which have a positive effect on…

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With the launch of the new iPhone models, Apple has also provided its phones with the latest version of iOS. With iOS 17, the iPhones have received some innovations that breathe a whole new life into the devices – we’re talking about the standby mode, among other things. Now, the first significant update to iOS 17.1 is due. In addition to ironing out minor bugs, there are some new setting options. Design changes and completely new features are also included. Here is an overview of the innovations in iOS 17.1,…

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Geneva. According to the UN, our planet is heading for a catastrophic water crisis. A new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reveals that the Earth’s water cycle is out of balance due to the climate crisis and human intervention. By 2022, more than half of river and reservoir patterns deviated significantly from average, according to the alarming report, “State of Global Water Resources 2022.” More than 3.6 billion people—nearly 40% of the world’s population—do not have adequate access to drinking water for at least one month of the…

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After a vaccination, antibodies not only patrol the blood, but the body also builds up a protective immune memory in organs such as the kidneys or lungs.As the university hospital reported Wednesday, researchers at Berlin’s Charité University Hospital have proved this using mRNA vaccines against the coronavirus. According to the study, the immune memory cells in the organs are even more numerous than in the blood and have enhanced antiviral defence functions. Enhanced antiviral defence functionThe researchers assume that similar processes also occur after other vaccinations. There were already corresponding…

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Who were the first people to set foot on American soil? We already knew that the settlers from Europe were not the first since Native Americans (who, by the way, have been wrongly called “Indians” for generations) preceded them. Several works have been carried out to unravel this mystery. While the date of the arrival of humans on this continent has been estimated at -14000, a new study published in Science pushes back this date by several tens of thousands of years. Footprints discovered in New MexicoScientists have consulted footprints…

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The night sky could be exciting, starting with the new moon on October 14! Although it’s rare to spot the developments with the naked eye, it may be possible for the intense energies to affect our lives: Namely, a solar and lunar eclipse await us. As “Earthsky.org” describes, the so-called “Eclipse Season” is about 35 days, in which inevitably at least two (sometimes three) eclipses follow each other. Mainly, two “Eclipse Seasons” occur in one calendar year. For the autumn of 2023, the following dates should be remembered: A solar…

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Some products we think are healthy aren’t necessarily. Here are five foods that seem healthy at first glance but should only be enjoyed in moderation. Eating right is sometimes more complicated than you think. If you avoid too fatty, sweet or salty products, you’re giving up a not-insignificant number of foods sold in supermarkets. Even products we believe are good for our health can be very high in calories or contain harmful substances. Sushi: a real calorie bombThe year is 2023, and everyone has known for a long time that…

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Across the population, every fourth Austrian suffers from digestive problems at least once a week. What doesn’t sound like much at first is 2 million people. Digestive issues are more common in women than men; 1.4 million women, or almost one in three, experience them. Yet, a healthy intestine is essential. The phrase “making decisions from the gut” is not for nothing. This is based on the connection between the intestines and the brain. These communicate with each other and do so very intensively and, above all, reciprocally. That is…

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