Category: Feature Stories

Researchers have identified toilet paper as a “potentially significant source” of perpetual chemicals. Disubstituted poly-fluoroalkyl phosphates (diPAPs) have been found in many cases in analyses of toilet paper in the Americas, Africa and Western Europe, according to a study published yesterday in the Environmental Science and Technology Letters. These substances belong to the group of per and polyfluorinated chemicals or PFASs. PFASs are extremely persistent. Various studies have concluded that some of them can affect fertility or lead to developmental delays in children. The diPAPs now detected may transform into…

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Fats have a bad reputation, yet they are indispensable for nutrition. It depends on which fats you eat: saturated fatty acids, unsaturated fatty acids or trans fats. Along with carbohydrates and protein, fats are among the vital building blocks of nutrition. They provide valuable fatty acids that the body cannot produce itself and ensure that it can absorb fat-soluble vitamins. In addition, fats are flavour carriers; they bring a lot of flavour to our food. It is important to distinguish which fats are healthy and which are unhealthy. What are…

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It is almost certain that Apple will switch to USB-C for the upcoming iPhone 15. However, the change to the industry standard will not likely come without restrictions on Apple’s part. For example, the “Made For iPhone” program, in which manufacturers can have their Apple accessories certified for a fee, is to be continued. According to a leak on Twitter, Apple supplier Foxconn is currently mass-producing USB-C accessories with “Made For iPhone” certification. Replies to the tweet also say that non-certified accessories will be restricted. Specifically, charging performance and data…

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In almost every Austrian household, coffee in the morning is simply part of the routine. Yet a study by the North Western University of California found that most people drink coffee not for the taste but much more for the feeling it evokes in them. So it’s no wonder that some add sugar, milk or other sweeteners to the flavorful beverage for taste. But instead of using fattening additives, there is also a simpler trick to make your coffee tastier. A pinch of saltEven though bitter substances are very healthy,…

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Eating in front of a screen is a bad habit that takes a toll on our bodies and health. Who doesn’t like to eat while watching on their TV, laptop or phone? This practice is widespread in many countries, but it has many harmful effects on our bodies, some of which we would not have suspected. Eating in front of the screen is a growing trendMany people eat in front of a screen. A HelloFresh survey conducted in January 2022 found that 35.8% of UK families eat dinner in front…

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When we’re tired, bored or stressed, we yawn. Or even when someone else does. What is known about the phenomenon so far? We all yawn. But no one knows exactly why. What is clear, however, is that it’s contagious. Who doesn’t know this: someone yawns heartily, and you already feel the impulse to yawn – even if you’re not tired. Maybe even now, as you read this, you suddenly have to yawn. But why is yawning so contagious? And why do we do it in the first place? Most of…

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Do you ever wonder if fasting is healthy? Fasting refers to voluntary abstention from (certain) foods for a certain period. Fasting often also has a spiritual aspect. A culture of fasting can also be found in the major world religions. In most cases, the goals behind it are similar, as those fastings want to strengthen their faith through abstinence. All the great founders of religions went through fasting and established such a period in their respective beliefs. For example, while Jesus retreated to the desert for 40 days to fast,…

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In some countries, napping is quite common. It’s supposed to be healthy and make people more productive – but several studies contradict that, finding a link between naps and a higher risk of high blood pressure and stroke. It may even be an early signal of dementia, they say. While the siesta is a tradition in Japan and Spain and is becoming increasingly popular in Silicon Valley, napping is less common in this country – at least in the workplace. Yet napping during the day is good for concentration, creativity…

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A research study recently published by the Nutrition Foundation of Italy has highlighted, among other things, the importance of regular Consumption of kiwi for regulating sluggish bowel. Analyzing data collected during the study, researchers found that subjects who consumed two ripe kiwifruits daily for four weeks benefited from improved IBS with prevalent constipation. The latter, in particular, help neutralize free radicals, which are partly responsible for damaging cells and their DNA, but also promote the development of inflammation and tumours. The study on the benefits for the sluggish intestine.A recent…

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