Category: Feature Stories

A Harvard University study looked into the question of what makes people happy. What makes a person truly happy? Is it money, power, material possessions or something else entirely? A Harvard University study has devoted more than 85 years to this question and has published its findings. Robert Waldinger, now the fourth leader of the study, summarized this to the “Harvard Healt Blog” in one sentence: “Good relationships make us happier and healthier. Period.” According to the study, the participating men who lived in good relationships lived happier, healthier and…

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Whether in the home office or in the office: Those who work at the PC often sit for hours. Researchers at Columbia University in New York have now found that regular short exercise breaks during the workday can be enough to offset the effects of sitting for long periods. The study showed that a five-minute walk every 30 minutes was enough to do this. Researchers say these short walking breaks can improve mood, reduce fatigue, and increase overall well-being. This is accomplished because the body is re-energized by the brief…

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The number of massive eruptions of the sun is increasing. If such a solar storm hits Earth, we will be catapulted “back to the Stone Age.” “It’s possible at any time that a very extreme solar storm could occur, and it could have far-reaching consequences,” warns Melanie Heil of ESA’s Space Weather Mission in Darmstadt, Germany. But how bad could it get if the distant sun is hissing in our direction? Very bad! “If such a solar storm reaches Earth, it can temporarily throw us back to the technological Stone…

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Rice is considered a popular side dish. But when it comes to preparation, opinions are divided: Rice is on the menu almost daily, along with potatoes and pasta. As a carb-rich side dish, it works perfectly with meat, fish, vegetables or tofu. But is it as healthy as people think, and do you need to wash it before cooking? Rice contaminated with arsenic.As the German “Ökotest” found out, some rice products from German retailers were contaminated with the heavy metal arsenic. This was found mainly in basmati rice, parboiled long-grain…

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In times of energy crisis, it makes sense to look for power guzzlers, switches them off or replace them with more economical appliances. Even standby mode does not guarantee that electrical appliances do not consume electricity – on the contrary. Many electronic everyday helpers can also be disconnected from the power supply at night and thus save money. You can learn more about which devices to use and other electricity-saving tips here. Vent heaters: a unique key can be used to let excess air out of the radiator, leaving more…

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Whether as baked potatoes, mash, gratin, or French fries…the potato offers a variety of preparation options. However, many people avoid eating potatoes because they think it makes them fat. However, this has been debunked as a potato myth. It has just 70 calories per 100 grams. For comparison: Spaghetti has 160 calories in the same gram number. According to InFranken.de, the potato has, in addition, many vitamins, minerals and ballast materials as well as anti-oxidants, as EatSmarter writes – but almost no fat. That comes only if one processes it…

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The common papaya is a thermophilic plant of the papaya family, characterized by large edible fruits. Papaya is the fruit of Carica papaya, a species belonging to the Caricaceae family, native to Central America and now widespread in many areas of the subtropical world. Why should we eat papaya occasionally? First of all, it is an excellent source of antioxidants. These, along with the other nutrients packed into the fruit, can help protect cardiovascular health and reduce the risk of developing colon cancer. But that is not all. Papaya consumption…

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Waking up early in the morning – and going to bed just as before at night – would provide significant benefits for people who can follow this habit. According to an article published in the Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine, early risers are better able to handle all the tasks of the day, with the added benefit of having health and fitness benefits.Physical activity benefitsGetting up early would encourage light physical activity, preferably outdoors. It takes about half an hour; then, throughout the day, you can reap all the…

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Using a massive telescope in South Africa, an international research team has discovered eight of the hottest stars in the universe. The surface temperature of each of the celestial bodies is more than 100,000 degrees. By comparison, the sun’s surface reaches “only” about 5,800 degrees. The team, led by Simon Jeffrey of the Armagh Observatory in Northern Ireland and including Klaus Werner of the Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of Tübingen, had studied data from so-called subdwarfs. This is the name given to stars that evolve into…

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