Category: General Interest

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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Every day, we brush our teeth, drink coffee, go to work, eat dinner and go back to sleep. The exciting thing that it depends on the exact time. Because depending on exactly when we do each of these things, we can have a positive or negative impact on our health. This is what your day should look like to stay healthyA study by the University of Westminster shows that people who wake up between 5.22 and 7.21 a.m. have higher cortisol levels and a worse mood. Ideally, the alarm clock…

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DHL customers should be particularly vigilant at the moment, as fraudsters have developed a new scam to obtain sensitive data. As Der Westen reports, some customers are receiving fake text messages claiming to be from DHL. These messages claim that a parcel cannot be delivered due to missing address details. Recipients are asked to confirm their address via a link that is also sent. Experts urgently warn against clicking on such links or disclosing personal data, as this can lead to data misuse or the installation of malicious software. The…

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Toast, especially white buttered toast, has very little to offer regarding nutritional value and is considered unhealthy. But there are other types of toast. What about the whole meal variety, for example? There are over 300 types of bread, yet according to statistics, every third loaf sold is toast, and the trend is rising. In most cases, toast is industrially produced, meaning it is a highly processed product considered unhealthy and usually consists of 100 percent white flour. But is the wholemeal or spelt version perhaps healthier than buttered toast?…

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