Healthy digestive system: these foods should be avoided

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Across the population, every fourth Austrian suffers from digestive problems at least once a week. What doesn’t sound like much at first is 2 million people. Digestive issues are more common in women than men; 1.4 million women, or almost one in three, experience them. Yet, a healthy intestine is essential. The phrase “making decisions from the gut” is not for nothing. This is based on the connection between the intestines and the brain. These communicate with each other and do so very intensively and, above all, reciprocally. That is…

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Warm and sunny weather in Austria, except on Sunday

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The upcoming days are expected to have mostly pleasant weather with highs of 26 degrees, according to the Geosphere Austria experts. Rain showers and strong winds are expected on Sunday in the north and east due to a cold front foothill. On Friday, however, the sunny weather character prevails throughout Austria under the continuing influence of high pressure in the Eastern Alps. Early fog patches will also mostly dissolve during the first half of the day. In the Danube region, the wind will be moderate from the west—early temperatures ranging…

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This is the healthiest sleeping position

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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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Why do we always feel so tired in autumn?

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We often feel tired when the days get shorter again, and the temperatures drop. Why is that?When the evening comes earlier, the night stays longer, and the leaves turn brown – yes, it has become autumn, although this year’s summer does not seem to end. Many people have trouble falling asleep or waking up during this time. Lisa Artis is a sleep expert and CEO of the British “Sleep Charity” and explains in an interview with “Metro” why we have such a hard time sleeping in autumn. Sleep problems in…

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This is why you should never use the smartphone on the toilet

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It’s a habit many of us have: using our smartphones in the bathroom. But Dr. Saurabh Sethi, a renowned gastroenterologist trained at prestigious Stanford and Harvard universities, warns of the risks of this practice. May trigger discomfortIn a TikTok clip, Dr. Sethi revealed that sitting on the toilet for long periods can increase pressure on the rectum and anus. This can lead to uncomfortable symptoms such as hemorrhoids, anal fissures, and rectal prolapse. In addition to this health risk, Dr. Sethi also emphasized the hygienic aspects. He pointed out that…

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Police warn everyone about a completely new WhatsApp scam

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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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Heat record: hottest October day in Austria’s fair history

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October 3, 2023—Tuesday—marked the warmest October day since measurements began. At the weather station of Geosphere Austria (formerly ZAMG) in Langenlebarn in Lower Austria, a new Austrian record for October was set at 30.3 degrees. Many other weather stations also set new October temperature records for their respective measurement locations on Monday and Tuesday, weather and climate experts reported. 30.3 degrees in Langenlebarn: data check before official temperature record entryThe highest temperature measured in October in Austria was 30.2 degrees on October 4, 1966, in Fussach in Vorarlberg. In second…

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Civil defence rehearsal alert will take place this Saturday

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The nationwide civil defence practice alarm is set to sound again this Saturday, October 7. Between 12:00 and 12:45, after the “siren rehearsal” signal, the three civil defence signals, “warning,” “alarm,” and “all-clear,” will be broadcast throughout Austria. This serves to check the technical equipment of the warning and alarm system and is also intended to familiarize the population with the signals and their meaning. With the sirens, KATWARN Austria/Austria will be tested again, the Ministry of the Interior announced on Tuesday. This system, which transmits information and warnings from…

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Weather fall: cold front brings rain and massive cooling

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In the north and east, the day will often start sunny, especially over the peaks of the Alps, and in the south and southeast, there will initially be heavier clouds and rain showers. There will typically be sunny skies here in the afternoon as well. The wind will still blow from the northwest, especially in the east, but will become increasingly weaker during the day—the early temperatures are 8 to 16 degrees, and the daily highs are 16 to 23 degrees. The forecast in detailVienna: Not much remains of the…

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