Category: Feature Stories

Everyone says you should eat enough fruit. Therefore, many integrate sweet natural gifts into their breakfasts, so they can start loading with vitamins. But British nutrition expert Dr. Daryl Gioffre breaks down which fruit you should instead not resort to in the morning. What does it have to do with it, and what should be on the plate? Perhaps this comes as a surprise to some, but the fruit referred to is bananas. They are healthy and taste good, but in the morning, they can have side effects that negatively…

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Despite being a developer conference, Google unveils three exciting new devices at the start of I/O. The Pixel Fold is the company’s first folding smartphone, the Pixel Tablet comes with a unique charging dock, and the Pixel 7a is a phone with a solid price-performance ratio. With the Pixel 7 smartphones, Google introduced two powerful smartphones last October that are worthy competitors for the iPhone 13 trio, among others. Now the company completes its hardware portfolio with the price-performance fighter phone Pixel 7a, the foldable smartphone Pixel Fold and the…

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Time and again, there is a debate about the importance of foods of animal origin for us. There are many polarizing issues on this topic, and sometimes it is unpleasant to get caught between the fronts of supporters and opponents. Is our body dependent on animal foods? Are they recommended as part of a healthy diet? Does the production of animal foods harm the environment? An international team of scientists has investigated essential data on this topic. It has concluded that the numerous questions about the consumption of animal products…

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In Austria, anyone driving a vehicle must have less than 0.5 per mile of alcohol in their blood. There are no limits for impairment due to narcotic drugs. However, whether one is too tired to drive a car is mainly up to the driver. That could change in the future. Australian researchers are working on a blood test to determine whether a driver who has caused an accident has been impaired by lack of sleep. The Australian Office of Road Safety is leading the project. The scientists’ vision is that…

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“In through the nose, out through the mouth” – that’s the old saying. But switching to exclusive nasal breathing has many advantages. Pay attention to your breathing momentarily: are you breathing through your nose or mouth? If the latter, then you should switch to nasal breathing. Because that can bring several physical and mental health benefits, experts say. Studies show that nasal breathing can boost brain function, lower blood pressure and relieve stress and anxiety. Mads Tömörkènyi is a scientist and founder of the fitness brand MT Performance from Denmark.…

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“Talk is silver, silence is gold” – apparently not after all. According to a recent scientific study published in the Personaliy and Social Psychology Bulletin, being considerate in conversation may not be the best way to make friends or get to know people in general. The common assumption regarding talkativeness tends to be that less leads to more social success. Dale Carnegie, a U.S. communication and motivational coach in the field of positive thinking, writes in his guide to social self-improvement, “How to Win Friends and Influence People,” about the…

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The Earth will also perishNothing is forever. Finiteness is part of the existence of beings and things. There is no need for dramatization because the end is part of nature. And what about the planet Earth? When will it come to an end? How much time do humans have left in this part of the solar system?The heat of the Sun can destroy us.One of the causes of our extinction as a species is the effects of global warming, which has been going on for years. But even without human-caused…

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Getting old is good; being old AND healthy is better. An expert shares some tips on living as long as possible. And why not live up to 100 years old? Please don’t smoke, and don’t drink (too much) alcohol; we already know that. Neither of those things is advisable if you hope to live to 100. Increasing life expectancyApart from biological factors, which undoubtedly play an essential role, a healthy psyche and a stable social environment can increase life expectancy enormously. Work also plays a significant role. For example, people…

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Unprecedented heat extremes can happen “anytime, anywhere,” according to the study. Climate change is increasing the risk of heat extremes. According to a new study, these can also occur in regions that have so far been spared. Accordingly, the scientists warn that unexpected temperature records would hit local people unprepared – with fatal consequences. Last year’s shocking heat records make the consequences of climate change clearer than ever. In some parts of the world, temperatures reached levels never thought possible. But this is just the beginning, warn climate experts. In…

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