Category: Feature Stories

Several studies have examined creativity, leisure pursuits and well-being are linked. Generally, fun pursuits are also known as restorers, as they provide an opportunity to recover from stress and difficult life decisions. A new survey conducted by the American Psychiatry Association in July 2023 supports this scientific assumption, finding that Americans who engage in creative activities at least once a week report better mental health than people who do not pursue creative hobbies. It found that five activities, in particular, can boost well-being. Behind the research is the idea that…

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According to Statistics Austria, over the past five years (2018-2022), more than 2,400 people were involved in accidents without a valid driving license. On average, that’s nearly 500 people with license possession” on their accident record. Ten “apparent” drivers died in accidents in 2022 – seven with passenger cars, two with motorcycles, and one with mopeds. “However, the number of those registered in accidents without a driving license is probably just the tip of the iceberg. The number of unreported cases must be much higher – for example; there are…

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Wealth and energy consumption are highly unequally distributed worldwide, according to a new calculation. The top ten percent consume 20 times more energy than the bottom ten. The higher the income, the more energy-intensive people’s behaviour – they are then more likely to book a flight vacation or own a car. Accordingly, the top ten percent use 187 times more energy for their vehicles than the bottom ten, researchers from the University of Leeds report in the journal Nature Energy. They have linked data from the European Union and the…

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Basic for the organismFirst of all, it must be said that going to the toilet is one of the basic needs of our body. If this aspect does not work, our body suffers.Dispose of wasteIt is a natural way to remove accumulated waste and toxins from the body, which, once eliminated, help the digestive and renal systems to function correctly.How often should we go to the bathroom to void in solid form?The question on everyone’s mind, if only silently, is how often we should go to the toilet to empty…

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The World Health Organization (WHO) is concerned about the spread of dengue virus, including in Europe. Aedes mosquitoes, native to tropical and subtropical climates, transmit it. However, they spread worldwide. Since 2000, the number of annual cases has increased eightfold, to an estimated 4.2 million last year, Raman Velayudhan, head of WHO’s Department of Neglected Tropical Diseases, said Friday in Geneva. “Half of the world’s population is now at risk of dengue,” he said. In the WHO European region, there have already been local infections in about two dozen countries,…

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In the era of digitalization, it is impossible to imagine life without our smartphones. We are constantly typing away on it or sending photos. But for this reason, you should also turn it off sometimes. Anyone with a smartphone knows the need to be constantly reachable or play games on it. Email, photos, or short messages can be sent to another person with a swipe across the screen. Practical, but the uninterrupted use of the cell phone has its disadvantages. The constant companionThe Südkurier asked whether the constant use of…

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Our bodies need water. And quite a lot of it – after all, adults are made up of about 50 to 65 percent water. The recommended amount is two to three litres daily to keep the body and mind functioning. The best thing about water is, of course, that it is sugar- and calorie-free. At the same time, sugar, in particular, can additionally dehydrate us. But sometimes, when we sweat a lot, it is advisable to drink other beverages. Which are. The reason you should sometimes reach for drinks other…

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Having to unpack items from your carry-on luggage at the airport, sometimes even removing belts and taking off your shoes, annoys many air travellers. Why laptops must pass separately through the X-ray machine at the security check at most airports is unclear to many people. According to Science Alert, scanner performance is the main factor in this. Not a problem before 9/11X-ray machines at airports typically have relatively low power. The rays cannot penetrate certain materials. Parts in laptops thus form a kind of shield under which dangerous objects could…

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On the occasion of the persistently hot temperatures, the ARBÖ issues an urgent warning. Only 30 minutes can be enough. After the somewhat “cooler” days again, Austria is facing unbelievable temperatures of up to 38 degrees this weekend. The risk of tragic incidents related to this heat increases – especially in cars. The ARBÖ, therefore, renews its warning not to leave children or animals in the vehicle under any circumstances. This also applies to a short stop at the pharmacy, for example. If the outside temperature is only 24 degrees,…

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