Category: Feature Stories

The government is currently working on another anti-inflation relief package. Various measures are under discussion. Pretty much fixed are likely to be the postponement of the CO2 price from July to October, the increase in the climate bonus for this year, and the ban on gas heating in new buildings. In addition, the abolition of the cold progression and an increase in social benefits are being negotiated. The pact is expected to be decided as early as next week. Climate Minister Leonore Gewessler (Greens) confirmed in the press foyer after…

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How chronic stress affects the body, why the heart in particular suffers, and how to achieve more balance in everyday life.I don’t have time”, “I’m so stressed,” and “I have so much to do”: stress seems to be a daily companion for most people. Yet not all stress is the same. “The number of stress factors is large and their nature diverse,” explains Dr. Doris Eller-Berndl, preventive physician and medical coach from Vienna. Stress is perceived as unfavorable, especially if it is chronic, i.e., long-lasting stress. However, stress does not…

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The World Health Organization recommends that one should walk 10,000 steps a day to stay fit and active. The 10,000-step ruleIt has become the “healthy value” of 10,000 steps per day. But why exactly is this number so significant that all fitness watches, apps, and even the WHO praise this value? Surprisingly, the answer has little to do with health facts and figures. Because behind it is simply a publicity stunt. In 1964, the Yamasa company capitalized on the hype surrounding the Olympic Games in Japan when they launched the…

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USB-C will become the standard charging port in the EU. Negotiations have been going on for more than ten years.Announced years ago, the time has now come: cell phones and numerous other electrical devices must have a standard charging socket in the EU from mid-2024. Negotiators from the EU states and the European Parliament agreed on USB-C as the standard charging socket, said the head of the negotiations, Anna Cavazzini (Greens), on Tuesday. Also tablets and cameras According to her, the regulation applies to smartphones, tablets, cameras, headphones and portable…

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In Lower Austria, the police catch more than 70 drivers using cell phones at the wheel every day. Since 2010, the number of cell phone drivers has doubled. The VCÖ therefore demands higher penalties and increased controls. Across Austria, 128,489 drivers were caught using a cell phone behind the wheel in the previous year. Most of the offenses got their fines in Lower Austria, with 27,098 drivers caught using their phones at the wheel. Even though this number is already high, the actual number of offenses is many times higher…

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Quitting smoking is worthwhile at any age. Some health damage can be reversed. But the consequences of smoking in the arteries are remarkably persistent. After a few years of quitting smoking, the heart and lungs begin to regenerate, and the risk of heart attack and cancer decreases. But the arteries remain damaged, explains specialist Michaela Kluckner from the University Clinic for Vascular Surgery in Innsbruck. Damage already done to arteries can no longer be reversed. If, for example, a vessel is already thickened and deposits have formed, this causes the…

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Yes, stimulants can affect our health. This is now confirmed by a new study, which says that up to three cups of coffee in a day is healthy. It’s even said to lower the risk of stroke. It is the most extensive study to date looking at the effects of the popular beverage on health. Moderate coffee drinking is good for the heartSecretly we all hoped it, but now we can officially rejoice: according to a new study, moderate coffee consumption does bring health benefits. According to the researchers, drinking…

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An expert explains why it’s better not to urinate when you don’t feel the need. Have you often found yourself scurrying to the bathroom “just in case”? Whether it’s before a meeting with friends, before going home from the office, or during your lunch break. Actually, you don’t “have” to, but going to the bathroom just presents itself. A physical therapist who focuses primarily on the pelvic floor explained on TikTok why this is not a good idea. Dr. Alicia Jeffrey-Thoma, who has more than 650,000 followers, often shares tips…

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The number of confirmed cases of monkeypox in countries where the virus does not otherwise circulate has risen to 780, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The infections were reported from May 13 to June 2 in 27 mostly Western countries, the U.N. agency said Sunday. Further, mainly but not exclusively, men who have sex with men were affected, it said. The majority of cases (688) were reported in the European countries. WHO continues to classify the global risk from monkeypox as “moderate.” However, “a high public health risk…

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