Category: General Interest

Walking is often underestimated, but it is one of the healthiest and most accessible forms of exercise. According to an article on ZEIT Online that highlights the benefits of walking, this activity is not only physically beneficial but also mentally invigorating and offers the opportunity to socialise while walking.Otmar Weiß, head of the university course for psychomotor skills at the University of Vienna, emphasises that walking has an optimal effect on all three levels of well-being – physical, mental and social. At a time when fitness is often equated with…

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Did you know that showering for longer than 15 minutes is not only harmful to the planet but can also damage your skin? This article shows how our daily showering behaviour affects the environment and skin health. Aside from the hygienic aspect, the shower is a moment of true relaxation for many. Many of us spend long minutes in the shower, harming our skin. In this article, we tell you more about how long you should shower and how long you shouldn’t exceed. Effects on the skin: what dermatologists sayExcessive…

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How often do you wash your towels? A survey from the UK reveals some shocking facts. When and why should you change them regularly? There’s nothing better than wrapping yourself in a nice, big, fresh, fluffy towel after a shower. But when is the next time you wash it? New research from bathing experts Showers to You has revealed that over a million people in the UK only wash their towels once a year, even though freshly laundered towels contain 190,000 bacteria, rising to 17 million after just one day…

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At the solemn Easter Vigil in St Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis recalled the hope of the resurrection. The 87-year-old read the sermon himself despite his current health difficulties. He celebrated the vigil sitting down; he also recited the prayers sitting down and with a firm voice, as well as the sermon. He also baptised eight adults from four countries during the service.The Pope’s sermon on Saturday evening was about the women who, according to the Bible, go to Jesus’ tomb after his death, which was supposed to be sealed by…

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Saharan dust settles over Austria and other Central European countries over the Easter weekend. According to Geosphere Austria, a large cloud from the African continent once again reached Central Europe with the prevailing southerly wind. “The peak will be reached this Saturday,” a geosphere expert said, as published by the Austrian Press Agency. Up to 1,200 milligrammes of Saharan dust per square metre were in the air. There was a storm warning for the entire Easter weekend in parts of Austria. Vorarlberg, Tyrol, and parts of Salzburg were particularly affected,…

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If you want to go on holiday to Italy, you must comply with stricter traffic regulations in the future. The Italian Chamber of Deputies passed a reform of the road traffic regulations on Wednesday with 163 votes in favour and 107 against. This still has to be approved by the Senate. The draft law provides for far-reaching changes, including a crackdown on drivers using mobile phones or driving under the influence of drugs. Penalties tripledThe penalties for drivers who use mobile phones or chat at the wheel will be tripled.…

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Even though Maundy Thursday is not an official holiday, it still has an important meaning: the Last Supper on Maundy Thursday marks the beginning of Jesus’ suffering and death. What is Maundy Thursday?Maundy Thursday commemorates Jesus’ last meal with his disciples before his arrest. On the evening of Maundy Thursday, the so-called “Triduum Sacrum” (or “Triduum Paschale”) begins, i.e. the time of the holy three days or the paschal three days. According to ancient tradition, the new day begins the evening before. For this reason, Maundy Thursday evening is also…

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Most people pay no attention to their belly button. But you should never forget it when showering: Lack of care can have unpleasant consequences. It is perhaps the most neglected part of the body: the belly button. When showering, we tend to skip this small area on our stomach. The belly button no longer has a function in adulthood; it is a remnant of the umbilical cord through which we are supplied with blood, oxygen, and nutrients in the womb. However, if we neglect it, this can have consequences for…

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Unlike flies, which annoy people for various reasons, mosquitoes have only one goal: they want your blood. These cunning insects bite and suck blood before you even realize you’ve been bitten. So you may wonder why you are always plagued by itching, swelling, and redness in your body? This could be especially true if your family and friends are seemingly immune to this constant nuisance. The answer could be related to your blood type. According to Senest.dk, researchers have been studying mosquito patterns and behavior since the 1970s to find…

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