Category: General Interest

Fancy a short break? If you want to save money and don’t want to be away for too long, you should take a look around Europe. Here is an overview of the cheapest cities for travelers. If you want to spend a short break in Europe as cheaply as possible, we recommend the following ranking. The vacation home portal “Holidu” has compiled a list of the cheapest cities in Europe for travel-loving bargain hunters. The top 20 cheapest cities in Europe Budapest Barcelona Prague Szczecin Krakow Madrid Seville Zagreb Porto…

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The days when people would switch off their mobile phones in neighboring countries to avoid high charges for incoming calls are long gone. For many people, making phone calls and, above all, using mobile Internet are now ubiquitous and indispensable, even when traveling. However, depending on your location, surfing the web, sending emails and messages, and navigating via apps can still be associated with high costs. Additional charges may also apply for calls and text messages. “Roam like you’re at home”Since 2017, the “roam like at home” principle has been…

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“For everyday life and normal physical activity, even in sweaty summer temperatures, the tried-and-tested classics of water, mineral water, and unsweetened tea are sufficient,” said VKI nutritionist Teresa Bauer. During intense physical activity lasting longer than an hour, such as long hikes or bike rides, the body loses not only fluid but also minerals. “Isotonic drinks can help to compensate for this loss quickly,” said Bauer. However, expensive sports drinks are not necessary for this: “A simple home recipe consists of one part apple juice, two to three parts water,…

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Most of us are familiar with the unpleasant “pressure in the ear” when flying. However, sometimes it can lead to pain and sometimes even to what is known as barotrauma. An ENT doctor explains the cause and gives helpful tips. Air travel, as well as activities like diving or riding a cable car, can cause ear pressure. This is because while the air pressure in the external environment changes, the pressure in the middle ear remains relatively constant. These pressure differences are usually compensated for by the Eustachian tube, which…

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According to a new study, non-alcoholic beer may be a healthier choice, but it is not entirely harmless in terms of its effect on metabolism. The consumption of alcohol should be kept as moderate as possible, as it is considered a neurotoxin. It not only affects the brain and nervous system but also the entire health of the body. Excessive consumption can lead to liver damage, cancer, or neurological diseases. If you still don’t want to give up the pleasure, you can turn to non-alcoholic alternatives—non-alcoholic wine or beer. And…

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The Feast of Corpus Christi, known in Latin as “Festum Sanctissimi Corporis et Sanguinis Christi,” is one of the most important religious observances in the Roman Catholic calendar. Celebrated on the Thursday following Trinity Sunday, this feast honors the real presence of the body and blood of Jesus Christ in the Eucharistic celebration. It is a celebration of profound spiritual meaning and is observed with unique reverence and vibrant traditions in many countries, particularly in Austria. Historical Origins The feast of Corpus Christi was established in the 13th century following…

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Strange star HD 7977: influence on Earth’s climate discovered millions of years ago. A new study reveals possible serious consequences of cosmic encounters. Planets, moons, suns—our solar system is anything but a static structure. Time and again, strange stars cross our path. According to a new study, such a “stellar flyby” could even have influenced the Earth’s climate. Specifically, it is about a temperature maximum 56 million years ago. At that time, global temperatures suddenly shot up by up to eight degrees. The cause remains unclear today, but US researchers…

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Going to the fridge at night apparently damages the heart. This is shown by a US experiment that simulated two weeks of shift work. Negative effects were seen in the heart rate and inflammation parameters. Both increase the risk of heart disease. “In industrialized countries, around 15 percent of the working population works night shifts. It increases the risk of cardiovascular disease,” concludes the study recently published in the journal Nature Communications. Among other things, a longer duration was associated with a higher incidence of coronary heart disease in people…

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This year’s June full moon, also known as the Strawberry Moon, is lower in the sky than it has been since 2007. On Wednesday, June 11, you can marvel at the so-called “strawberry moon” in the sky. Shortly after 10 p.m., the full moon will be visible in the sky, hovering lower above the horizon than it has since 2007, according to the Association of Star Friends. Low in the sky, large and reddish: this is how the moon will appear tonight and tomorrow evening. It offers a celestial spectacle…

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