Category: Feature Stories

Maundy Thursday focuses on the message of Jesus’ Last Supper with his twelve disciples. Maundy Thursday marks the beginning of the “holy three days.” The name Maundy Thursday probably goes back to the Middle High German word “Greinen” or “Grienen,” which means “to lament.” On this day, sinners who had repented, the “Greinenden,” was welcomed back into the community. However, some scholars also point out that since the 4th century, Holy Thursday was an ecclesiastical day of rejoicing, when those who had previously been excommunicated were again admitted to communion…

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Social isolation can make people as tired as food deprivation. That’s according to a study by Viennese psychologists who also considered data from the first CoV lockdown in Austria and Italy. The scientific journal “Psychological Science” interprets the observation as a consequence of a basic need that has gone out of joint, from which some people suffer greatly. Less energy, more fatigueOn the one hand, the team led by Giorgia Silani of the Department of Psychology at the University of Vienna studied the reactions and perceptions of 30 female participants…

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Until now, 10,000 steps per day was the official recommendation. But a new study shows that even less is enough. How many steps have you walked today? It’s never been easier to find out because it only takes a glance at your smartphone. Most devices have a pedometer installed. This makes it easy to monitor daily exercise, which we all do too little of anyway. Active mobility strengthens health and has a positive effect on the quality of life. Regular exercise counteracts obesity, reduces the risk of heart attack and…

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Positive experiences in close relationships are associated with better physical health. That’s according to a study from New Zealand that examined the effects on blood pressure, heart rate and stress management. The research team, led by University of Auckland health psychologist Brian Don, examined the effects of positive and negative relationship experiences on the body. For their study, the researchers analyzed how these experiences, on the one hand, and the health scores of the study participants, on the other, changed from day to day. For the study, which has now…

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For Christians, Easter is the central event of their faith. But where does the word Easter come from, how is the date determined, and what is it about the bunny and the eggs? For Christians, Easter, the resurrection of Jesus, is the central event of their faith. Death is not seen as an end but as a new beginning of life. Life triumphs over death, truth over lies, justice over injustice, and love over hate. The Easter Bunny came late, around 1680, as a folk custom. The following day, Good…

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Most people are convinced that children are simply part of a happy life. Happiness researchers have now found the opposite. Love, marriage, buying a house and having children. For many, this is what a successful life looks like. Children enrich everyday life and make people happy. Now happiness researchers have discovered that having children does not always make you more comfortable. It is said that children do not always enrich life. On the contrary, they often make people unhappy. A happy life without childrenHaving children can be a burden, both…

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Many quickly reach for painkillers—a pinch in the back, migraine or another discomfort. No matter how bad the pain is, there are some fatal mistakes in taking them that must be avoided at all costs. There are many different ailments that painkillers can or should be taken for. Moreover, there are tons of other preparations and medications and not all are equally suitable for every person or every pain. There are a few things to keep in mind when reaching for painkillers. Even if the discomfort is bad, you should…

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The numbers are alarming: 77 percent of Internet users are victims of cybercrime. This new crime phenomenon is becoming increasingly widespread – how can you protect yourself? It’s so convenient to use the comforts of the Internet. Shopping from the comfort of your sofa, online banking saves you a trip to the bank or writing a quick message. However, this luxury is not without its dangers. Anyone who is on the Internet makes themselves vulnerable. That’s because many criminals are on the Net, doing everything they can to steal our…

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The environmental organization “Vier Pfoten” advises consumers to be careful when buying dyed Easter eggs before Easter. Here you can find out what to look for and how best to dye eggs yourself. Austrians eat this festive meal at EasterEaster is egg time: Unlike uncolored fresh eggs, coloured eggs are considered processed and therefore do not have to be marked with the usual identification stamp indicating the origin and farming method. “Fortunately, supermarkets often voluntarily label coloured eggs on the package, especially those from Austria. Nevertheless, the consumers should pay…

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