Category: General Interest

The skin’s appearance is decisively influenced by nutrition. Blemished skin, pimples, and acne can also be caused by too much milk, protein, and fast food. Unsaturated fatty acids are said to improve skin blemishes decisively. It has been known for a long time that nutrition influences the skin—especially milk, protein drinks for muscle building, and fast food cause blackheads to sprout. According to a new study, so-called omega-3 fatty acids, i.e., unsaturated fatty acids, also seem to have a decisive influence. In principle, it is known that omega-3 fatty acids…

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Summer time – Vacation time. Here are some essential points to consider when traveling by car to Italy or Croatia.Italy and Croatia are again the top destinations for Austrians’ summer vacations in 2022. With most travel restrictions and measures lifted for this summer, ÖAMTC reminds people just before the start of the holidays what to look out for to ensure a safe and comfortable vacation to these countries. “You should still pack the FFP2 mask in your hand luggage. Because locally, the mask obligation can still apply in isolated cases”,…

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In the next few days, temperatures will become tropical in some areas. However, those who wake up in the morning drenched in sweat should not necessarily attribute this to the scorching heat; a Covid disease could also be behind it. Each Covid 19 variant is accompanied by more or more minor specific symptoms when infected. According to a biochemistry professor, one sign of the BA.5 variant is said to be particularly ambiguous. The slightly altered clinical pictureLuke O’Neill is a professor at Dublin’s Trinity College. On the Pat Kenny Show’s…

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The Corona traffic light in Austria remains orange. Tyrol and Salzburg join the previously orange-rated regions of Vienna, Lower Austria, and Burgenland. The Corona Commission declared this on Thursday after a circular decision. However, there are also yellow-rated provinces. Corona traffic light in Austria colored orange – some federal states yellowThe provinces of Carinthia, Upper Austria, Styria, and Vorarlberg continue to be classified as medium risk (yellow). Upper Austria and Vorarlberg, however, scratched the 50 thresholds for high risk, with risk scores of 48.4 and 48.0, respectively. Lower Austria (50.9)…

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Since the 150-euro energy vouchers were sent to Austrian households, more than 1.5 million have already been redeemed. The majority of Austrians did this online. Energy voucher “rejectedOf the 150-euro energy vouchers sent to four million households in Austria to cushion the sharp rise in costs, more than 1.5 million have been redeemed so far. Around 1.1 million of these have been redeemed online. The majority of 150-euro energy vouchers redeemed onlineThe energy suppliers credited about 320,000 coupons in the annual statement, the Ministry of Finance announced on Tuesday. This…

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As reported, the EU has extended the regulation that cell phone calls from abroad to Austria must be charged at the Austrian rate (“Roam like at Home”). And besides the same price, the quality of roaming services (e.g., internet speed) has to be like at home, as long as the network in the vacation country is technically equivalent. Great progress, but there are still some pitfalls. For example, this EU rule does not apply to nearby countries such as Turkey, Great Britain, Andorra, San Marino, or the Vatican City State.Furthermore,…

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This year, AK Vienna again offers its free campaign “Summer in the City. City for all”. Ten free events will take place in nine Viennese districts until August 10. “Due to inflation, many have to cut back on vacations and leisure time. It is, therefore, all the more important that there is more space and opportunities for free togetherness in the city,” AK President Renate Anderl. AK Vienna offers Viennese numerous free eventsAt ten events in nine Viennese districts, the Viennese will be offered roller skating discos, circus workshops, bike…

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Mask obligation again – For coworkers in hospitals and nursing homes, a continuous mask obligation is prescribed, reports the APA Monday night, referring to the new regulation. Visiting restrictions in hospitals – In addition, the number of visits is reduced. According to the new Vienna ordinance, only three PCR-tested visitors are allowed per patient per day. Additional visits by another person are only possible if they are necessary for and perform support services for the patient in question. A mask obligation in supermarkets is currently not an issue. Until recently,…

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In Austria, the National Vaccination Panel had recently recommended the fourth sting for those 65 and older and those at risk. The EU recommends a fourth Corona vaccination for people over 60. “Given the renewed increase in cases and hospitalizations with the start of summer, I urge everyone to get vaccinated and boostered as soon as possible,” EU Health Commissioner Stella Kyriakides said Monday, according to a statement from EU health authorities. In Austria, the National Vaccination Board had recently recommended the fourth prick starting at age 65 and for…

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