Category: General Interest

Europe, also known as the “old continent,” is for many the epitome of diversity. In a relatively small area, you’ll find an impressive mix of cultures, languages, landscapes, and culinary highlights. And the best part? You can travel from one country to the next in just a few hours, often quite easily by train, bus, or even bike. But before you set off, the big question arises: how much does it all cost? How much should you budget for a trip through Europe? Admittedly, Europe is not the cheapest continent,…

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Two kiwis a day – that’s the advice of an intestinal expert. The fruit not only stimulates digestion, but can also prevent disease. Several times a day or just twice a week? The regularity of your bowel movements can say something about your health. Fiber is particularly important for stimulating digestion. One disadvantage is that it can cause flatulence. Intestinal problems such as flatulence and constipation affect up to a third of the population. One fruit can be beneficial in this regard. Consuming fiber is often a vague recommendation and…

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1. The Scale and Stakes of the Crisis In recent months, allegations of massive corruption in flood-control infrastructure have destabilized public trust in government. According to the Department of Finance, the Philippines may be losing as much as ₱118.5 billion annually (2023–2025) to fraudulent or poorly executed flood projects. Reports suggest that up to 70 percent of flood-budget allocations may be siphoned off through various irregularities. This is not just about misspent money. Climate-adaptation funds — funds meant to protect vulnerable communities from worsening typhoons and floods — are allegedly…

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In recent days, many people have turned on their heating for the first time this year to warm up their homes. Especially if the utility bill for 2024, which tenants will receive in 2025, is high, it’s worth taking a look at the costs. The question of whether to turn off the heating at night to save money therefore seems quite logical at first glance Turn off the heating at night? These rules must be observed The myth is that turning off the heating at night saves money. After all,…

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For many people, the day doesn’t really start until the coffee machine has made its last hissing sound. Coffee is more than just a morning routine—for many, it is an indispensable lifeline. But did you know that you can make your coffee even better with a teaspoon of cocoa? In fact, it’s a minor, almost magical upgrade that not only rounds out the flavor, but can also have positive effects on your mood and brain. This is reported by Express, citing Kuchnia. This somewhat unexpected combination has received a lot…

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Expired tea: usually still drinkable even after the best-before date – tips on storage, taste, and health benefits. When it gets colder outside, a hot cup of tea provides warmth and comfort. But, like spices, teas often end up in the back of the pantry, where they are forgotten for months. When a packet is finally dug out again, few people think about how long it has been there – or whether the tea is still edible. It is essential to distinguish between the use-by date and the best-before date.…

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According to a new study, three billion people worldwide suffer from headaches—a figure that has remained virtually unchanged over the past 30 years. This results in a significant loss of quality of life and high costs for social welfare systems. Thanks to new therapies, the prognosis is favourable, at least for migraines. They can be sharp and stabbing or dull and throbbing, affecting the whole head or just part of it: there are more than 200 types of headaches, the most common being tension headaches and migraines. According to the…

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Do you remember the early days of the pandemic, when “I can’t taste anything anymore!” suddenly became a typical phrase after a positive test? Loss of smell and taste was considered one of the most evident signs of a COVID-19 infection. For most people, these senses returned after a while, or at least they thought they did. But now an extensive US study shows that many people still have a reduced sense of smell without even realizing it. As part of the RECOVER-Adult research project, 3,525 adults were examined over…

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We rarely think about it, but this daily gesture can have a significant impact on our health. If your toilet is in the same room as your shower/bathtub, sink, and personal care products, a recent study recommends rethinking one habit: flushing the toilet without closing the lid. An invisible but very real phenomenon Researchers at the University of Colorado analyzed the so-called “toilet plume,” a microscopic cloud of particles that escapes from a toilet when it is flushed with the lid open. This phenomenon, which is entirely invisible to the…

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