Category: General Interest

In today’s fast-paced world, stress is omnipresent and can have far-reaching effects on our health. Our immune system is particularly affected. In the following, you will learn how stress hormones regulate the immune response and how a targeted diet with the right micronutrients can strengthen your defences. When stress becomes a burden Stress is not only a mental burden but also has a physical effect on our body, especially on the immune system. The main players in this stress reaction are the hormones cortisol and adrenaline. In stressful situations, the…

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Forecast shows: El Niño will continue to bring heat until MayAlthough the phenomenon has been active since June 2023 and peaked in December, the WMO suggests that the effects will be felt in the spring despite a slow weakening. El Niño and its lasting effectsThe El Niño weather phenomenon, characterized by a warming of surface waters in the Pacific Ocean, is expected to cause “above-average temperatures” across “almost all land areas” of the world by May, according to UN experts. This phenomenon occurs on average every two to seven years…

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We spend thousands on the latest smartphones to stay on top of technology. But you may be able to finance your next phone by selling one of your old devices. Some early cell phones can have tremendous collector’s value today, especially if the original box is still there. Medium Senest looked around eBay and compiled a list of the most valuable cell phones. Owners of a Motorola DynaTAC 8000x have hit the jackpot. The first commercially sold cell phone was launched in 1983 and cost around 3,680 euros. It was…

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In a surprising turn of events, Facebook is currently experiencing serious technical issues that are causing users worldwide to be unexpectedly logged out of their accounts. Attempts to log back in are failing on desktop and mobile platforms. The problem manifests when users attempt to sign in, only to be greeted with an error message: “Could not sign in. An unexpected error has occurred. Please try logging in again.” This widespread glitch has left many perplexed and frustrated, as access to the popular social network is completely blocked.So far, Meta,…

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How quickly a tablet works also depends on how quickly it reaches the stomach. Posture has a major influence here. Medication is usually taken standing up, but this is not the right and most effective way. Medication taken lying down works faster, but here, too, the show is very important. If the pain is acute, the effect should occur as quickly as possible.While taking a tablet, you should lie on the right side of your body. The reason is that the stomach sits transversely in the abdomen. If you swallow…

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The bite of the blackfly is not only painful but can also endanger the health of humans and animals. A study on the blackfly was recently published in the journal “Science of the Total Environment” by scientists from Goethe University and the Senckenberg Research Center for Biodiversity and Climate in Frankfurt. These two-winged insects look like our houseflies but are not nearly as harmless.Global warming is also boosting the population of these insects, which are no more than six millimetres in size, and researchers are warning against their bites. As…

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What is condensation?Condensation is the opposite of evaporation; it is the phase transition from vapor to liquid. So, the drops on the inside of your windows were initially in the air as water vapor. The cause is a high level of humidity in the interior. The culprit is often poor ventilation or another moisture problem. Where does condensation occur?Condensation forms on the coldest surfaces in your home. As windows are often the weakest link in terms of insulation, they are the logical victim. But what if the condensation is on…

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Drinking water is too boring for some people. Many turn to supposedly healthy alternatives that hydrate the body and taste more exciting than water. Unfortunately, many drinks are not always as good as their reputation. Green smoothiesBottled green juice is often just fruit juice in disguise. These sweet drinks can contribute directly to an increased risk of tooth decay in children and obesity and type 2 diabetes in adults. In general, caution is advised with ready-made smoothies, as many of the vitamins and phytochemicals they contain are volatilized during preservation.…

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Many people know the problem: some of the food is left over after cooking, or you don’t eat everything you’ve bought. Food usually doesn’t last long enough in the fridge. If you don’t want to waste food and throw it away, you turn to the freezer. Food can be frozen in the freezer and then defrosted and enjoyed later.However, you shouldn’t do this for all foods, as some are not suitable for the freezer: Water-rich fruit and vegetablesFresh fruit and vegetables do not last very long. However, not all types…

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