Category: Feature Stories

You probably know sunflower oil mainly as a cheap and versatile cooking oil. But what’s it doing in cosmetics? And is it healthy at all? Sunflower oil is one of the most popular cooking oils in the world. You can buy the oil, which is extracted from the seeds of sunflowers, in a virgin or refined variety. Virgin sunflower oil is cold-pressed and not further processed after pressing. It is light yellow and tastes nutty. On the other hand, refined sunflower oil is purified of colorants and bitter substances, among…

Read More

Recent studies show that the timing of the evening meal is very relevant for weight management because it also influences what we eat. One aspect of controlling your weight is the timing of your meals. While some scientists insist that the effects of caloric intake on the body are the same whether you eat your last meal of the day at 4 p.m. or 10 p.m., recent studies show the opposite. They show that the timing of food intake significantly impacts how the body processes calories. So, what’s the healthiest…

Read More

On October 29, the clocks will change from daylight saving time to winter. In Europe, clocks will change from 3:00 to 2:00.Shouldn’t the time change be abolished?This is likely to start the discussions about the pros and cons of this measure again because an end to the time changeover at the EU level continues to be a long time coming. Sunday will see the switch back to wintertime.A corresponding Commission proposal from 2018 was already rubber-stamped by the EU Parliament in the spring of 2019. However, since then, the Council…

Read More

Pumpkins treat the palate in autumn as a soup, side dish or pasta dish. However, not every pumpkin variety is created equal. Here’s what to consider when buying and preparing them. Fall also brings warm orange and red tones to the trees’ leaves. Everywhere, you can now repurchase colourful pumpkins. About 200 of the 800 pumpkin varieties can be eaten, whether as a comforting soup, in pasta dishes, or as a delectable side dish. However, depending on the variety, there are a few things to remember: How should the peel…

Read More

Many people avoid garlic because of its intense odor. Yet garlic is healthier than almost any other spice—it is even said to prevent heart disease—everything you need to know about the healing wonder bulb and the effect of garlic. Garlic has been used in medicine since early times. Roman soldiers used the bulb on long marches to aid against an athlete’s foot. Also, in the Middle Ages, garlic was used as a remedy against diseases; it was believed that garlic would be effective against the plague. But in fact, garlic…

Read More

A nice photo of a child is quickly posted on the web. At least faster than the subject can say, “Stop!”. Yet many children would do that.“Oh, how cute,” said the parents. And three clicks later, the snapshot of the little one is online. However, kids also have a right to their image, and they frequently have concrete ideas about what they can post online. Parents should, therefore, always ask children for permission before taking a photo and, at the latest, before posting it. That’s the advice Nadia Kutscher, professor…

Read More

Good news for all Christmas addicts! The next time you get ridiculed for being in a Christmas mood as early as October, we have an unbeatable argument for you to show everyone because it’s officially proven that people who put up their Christmas decorations earlier are happier. Expert: Decorating for Christmas early makes you happy.Real Christmas fans have known it for a long time; now we also have solid proof! Those who deal with the feast of love earlier are happier. As psychoanalyst Steve McKeown explains to the online platform…

Read More

Scammers prey on unwitting victims in a variety of ways. An alleged iPhone win is now causing a stir. One wrong click is all it takes. “Dear lucky guy! We have approved your Apple iPhone 15 Pro! Answer our mini questionnaire; you will receive your prize within 48 hours,” reads the lettering of the alleged Media Markt mail. However, this is a fraudulent sweepstake. Watchlist Internet warns against this nasty scam. As the independent Internet fraud platform Watchlist Internet informs, there are currently a lot of fake Apple smartphones. One…

Read More

How cool is it that sweet-tasting vegetables have a gorgeous orange glow and are even beneficial to our health? Even vegetable fans will be licking their lips. Here’s how you can make delicious and healthy snacks from sweet potatoes in a flash and what distinguishes the exotic tuber from domestic potatoes. What’s the difference between sweet potatoes and potatoes?Did you know that sweet potatoes aren’t related to our potatoes? They are not nightshade plants but belong to the bindweed family and have similar flowers to field bindweed. The taste of…

Read More