Category: General Interest

Even though autumn is lovely, it is best to drive slowly when approaching it in traffic. According to Roland Frisch, chief driving instructor at ÖAMTC Fahrtechnik, “after the summer, we have to adjust to changed conditions in the fall and adapt our driving style. Morning dew, the first leaves on the roads, fog in the lowlands, or a low, blinding sun.” A particular problem is the low sun. This is because it is often highly dazzling: “If you are dazzled for just one second at 100 km/h, you are flying…

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While the new Corona variant “Pirola” (BA.2.86) has only been detected at a meager percentage in Austria’s wastewater, the first three cases are now in Germany. According to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), the infected persons come from different federal states. The virus variant had been discovered in July, within a short time, in several countries on different continents. But this was not the only reason “Pirola” was under observation by the World Health Organization (WHO) from hour one, but mainly because of its evolutionary leap. With 34 mutations at…

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On your back, stomach, or side, right or left? Researchers at the University of Maryland have found the ideal sleeping position. Even if you toss and turn in your bed an average of 30 to 80 times a night, you probably have a favorite position for falling asleep. But be careful: the position in which we prefer to lie is not always the one that is best for our health. Because a lousy lying position also has an impact on our well-being. The average seven to nine hours we spend…

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Scammers are also increasingly using digital channels for their actions. Now, a completely new scourge has emerged. The police warn all users. The police warn of a new WhatsApp scam mask. As “20 Minutes” reports, such cases have occurred for the first time. The police warned against using WhatsApp after receiving reports of several compromised accounts on Wednesday morning. The fraudster establishes a WhatsApp account using the phone number of the injured person. The app then automatically sends a unique code via SMS to the phone number associated with the…

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We tend to neglect some parts of the body when we clean them. This can take revenge in the form of skin diseases. Some parts of the body sometimes get too little attention from us in the shower. These include the belly button, the skin behind the ears or between the toes. These areas may seem insignificant in the grand scheme of keeping clean. Still, researchers at George Washington University point out that incredibly unhealthy strains of bacteria and microbes accumulate in these areas if you consistently neglect them while…

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WHO is concerned about the rise in coronavirus cases in several countries ahead of the coming winter. The organization is appealing for further testing. Austrians relaxed about Corona in the fall.Among those countries that informed the World Health Organization (WHO), hospital admissions and treatment for Corona in intensive care units have increased, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Thursday in Geneva. He cited the Americas and Europe. WHO is concerned about the rise in corona casesHe said the proportion of vaccinated people in high-risk groups is worryingly low. “Covid-19 may…

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Every year, around five million people under 70 die of cancer. According to an international study, 2.3 million premature deaths involve women. Avoiding risk factors and getting an early diagnosis could save 1.5 million lives, and optimal medical care could save another 800,000 lives. “Cancer is one of the leading causes of death and among the top three causes of premature death in women worldwide in almost every country in the world,” according to the just-published “The Lancet Commissions” format of the respected medical journal, which typically focuses extensively on…

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Bad news for users of Amazon Prime Video: Amazon recently officially confirmed that there will be ads in movies and series for subscribers starting in 2024. The move follows a trend among streaming services looking for additional revenue streams to cover growing costs in the industry. The company’s argument for the introduction is that subscription revenue is often insufficient to fund the production and licensing of high-quality content. Postscript: if you still don’t want advertising, you’ll have to pay more. Advertise or pay three dollars more per month.The company announced…

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You’ve probably noticed, but it’s harder to sleep when it’s too hot or cold. This can be explained scientifically, and there is even an ideal temperature that should guarantee better sleep. The effects of sleep on our health and productivityMany of us have been affected by the heat wave, which is finally over. Sleeping in the heat is very uncomfortable; we roll around in our sheets, sweat, and have trouble sleeping. As a result, we get tired, which can affect our productivity. The same is true when it is too…

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