Category: General Interest

Superfoods such as açaí, chia, goji and spirulina are all the rage now, as they are said to have a life-prolonging effect. The problem is that these foods are not exactly cheap and cannot be found in every supermarket. However, according to award-winning journalist Dan Buettner, this is not necessary. He has identified two simple foods that can prolong life and are guaranteed to be affordable. These two foods prolong your lifeDan Buettner analyzed the diet of centenarians, among others, to determine which factors are responsible for a long life.…

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The start of the warm season also marks the start of tick season, and the little parasites lurk in the grass, waiting for their chance to attach themselves to humans. As soon as you discover a sucking tick on your skin, you should remove it as quickly as possible to minimize the risk of transmitting pathogens. If none of these tools are to hand, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) recommends removing the tick with your fingernail if necessary. It is important to disinfect the bite site afterward. However, if parts…

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Phone scams have become increasingly sophisticated and common, with fraudsters finding new ways to trick unsuspecting victims into divulging personal information. This can open the door to sensitive data and, in the worst cases, allow unfettered access to your bank accounts. Fortunately, you can take a few simple precautions to protect yourself from these fraudulent calls and keep your information safe. ‘Wangiri’ scam: a single call could cost you dearlyAccording to Dagens, one of the most common scams is the ‘Wangiri’ scam, where the scammer calls briefly and hangs up…

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The bank card has become an indispensable means of payment. When shopping, it is increasingly replacing cash, and at the checkout, it says, ‘Please enter your PIN’ or ‘Your signature, please’. Customers have no say in the matter, but why is that? Paying with a bank card: what customers need to knowAnyone who hasn’t already switched to mobile payment via smartphone or smartwatch will often use their bank card, giro card or EC card (the old term). If you haven’t heard of one or the other yet, don’t worry: the…

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Spam calls have become an everyday nuisance for many Austrians. The scammers always adapt their approach slightly to deceive their victims. A scam circulating in a similar form in Germany for several weeks apparently spreads to Austria. ‘Your Paypal account will be debited with a payment of 999 euros. Press 1 to authorise the payment and 2 to cancel it,’ says the message on the tape. It doesn’t matter what you press, and you will be forwarded to a call center in any case. A supposed PayPal employee then tries…

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Washing eggs before cooking them can harm your health under certain circumstances. Washing fruit and vegetables before cooking or eating them is generally considered good hygiene practice to remove any dirt, bacteria, or pesticides on the surface. However, washing all types of food before cooking is unnecessary. In fact, washing some foods can be detrimental to your health. For example, you should never wash chicken before cooking it. This generally applies to all types of raw meat. According to Reader’s Digest, eggs are also one of the foods that should…

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When discussing healthy and balanced diets, we cannot ignore fruits, as they are known for their numerous benefits and contributions to the desired nutrition of the human body, such as vitamins, essential minerals, fiber, water, and antioxidants.The promotion of fruit consumption for a healthy diet has been recognized worldwide, even by the World Health Organization (WHO), which has promoted its well-known campaigns for the consumption of 5 portions of fruit per day. Despite the described benefits of eating fruit, we must not forget one element they contain: natural fructose (sugar),…

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Sometimes heavy fines for traffic offenses in popular holiday destinations, new EU directive on cross-border prosecution The traffic regulations and the costs for traffic offenses abroad can differ from those at home. ‘Before setting off on holiday, you should learn about local traffic regulations. In principle, what is taboo at home should also be taboo abroad,’ says ÖAMTC lawyer Verena Pronebner. Anyone who drives too fast in popular holiday destinations or parks incorrectly or is under the influence of alcohol can face heavy fines, vehicle confiscation, or even imprisonment. Drinking…

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The weather in Austria will remain changeable over the Whitsun weekend. Showers and thunderstorms are also expected in the coming days, experts Geosphere Austria forecast on Thursday. In sunny periods, temperatures will reach up to 26 degrees.Low pressure will cause mostly unsettled weather in Austria on Friday. In addition to only brief sunny spells, dense clouds, heavy rain, and showers will dominate until well into the afternoon. There will also be frequent heavy thunderstorms. The wind will be mostly weak to moderate in the north and east, initially still partly…

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