How vacation time affects health

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Vacation has many facets, whether on the beach, in the mountains, or unfamiliar cities. The decisive factor is the change of scenery from everyday stress and the recreational effect. The way vacation time can influence health was most recently examined in a Finnish study. In the “Helsinki Businessmen Study,” scientists looked at, among other things, the extent to which the length of vacation can affect health. A total of 1,222 middle-aged male executives took part in the study. They had at least one risk factor for cardiovascular disease and were…

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The next heat wave rolls in

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The weather starting into the long weekend is unsettled. But then, according to the forecast of the Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics (ZAMG), it will become increasingly beautiful and hot. On Monday, the holiday, up to 32 degrees are expected; on Tuesday, it can even be 34. Today, Sunday, initially in the eastern half of the country, regionally heavier cloud fields will persist, but only in places light rain showers will be present. In general, sunny and dry weather will prevail everywhere. In the eastern lowlands, moderate winds from…

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How long does one remain contagious after a covid infection?

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In more and more countries, two and a half years after the pandemic outbreak, mandatory quarantine is now being lifted and replaced by voluntary isolation. In Austria, only a traffic restriction currently applies; infected persons are allowed to take part in everyday life wearing a mask and take a five-day break from it, provided no more symptoms appear. But how long could they – theoretically – infect others? The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its recommendations on this question. The experts advise infected people to…

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5,478 new corona infections in Austria on Saturday

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On Saturday, 5,478 new coronavirus infections were reported in Austria. 1,270 Corona patients are currently being treated in the hospital. Of these, 72 are being cared for in intensive care units. In Austria, 5,478 corona infections have been registered in 24 hours. This is close to the average of 5,432 positive tests over the past seven days. Sixteen additional deaths were reported Saturday. Hospitals also still had 1,270 infected people, 52 fewer than the previous day – but the decrease only affects Vienna; all other provinces said the same workload…

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Ginger – a valuable root

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Due to its distinctive taste, ginger enjoys great popularity and is used in the kitchen in many ways. Fresh or dried, the ginger root is used for preparing tea, smoothies, Asian dishes, or as a candied sweet. Ginger (Zingiber officinale) originates from the Far East, although the closer origin is unclear. The herbaceous plant is cultivated mainly in China, West Africa, South America, and Australia. Due to the long leaves, the ginger plant has a reed-like appearance and can reach a growth height of 150 cm. Up to 500 ingredients…

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Nearly 200 monkeypox cases so far in Austria

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The number of reported monkeypox cases in Austria stands at 198, with 28.8 percent of them already reported as recovered in the Epidemiological Notification Register (EMS). This is according to the update of the case numbers on the AGES website on Friday. Thus, 38 new cases have been added since last week.If symptoms are present, health officials recommend quickly contacting a dermatologist or other health care provider. source: vienna.at/picture: pixabay.com

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5,728 new corona infections in Austria on Friday

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The number of new Corona infections reported for Austria on Friday is 5,728, with Vienna accounting for more than 1,800 of them. So far, there have been 4,815,286 positive test results in Austria. As of today (August 12, 9:30 a.m.), 19,257 people with SARS-CoV-2 infection have died, and 4,717,829 have recovered across Austria. Currently, 1,322 persons infected with coronavirus are receiving hospital care. Of these, 82 are being cared for in intensive care units. New Corona infections in Austria’s provincesAustria’s federal capital, Vienna, accounts for the newest Corona infections, a…

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Apple will unveil the iPhone 14 in September, and industry insiders expect prices to rise

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In September, Apple will unveil the 14th generation of its successful iPhone smartphone – according to rumors, four different models. According to previous rumors, the Pro models will stand out more from the standard iPhone. In addition to technical innovations, Apple fans expect a nasty surprise: higher prices. iPhones are already luxury goods: the 256-gigabyte version of the iPhone 13 Pro costs around 1250 euros, according to an online price comparison. If it’s up to the well-informed Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo from the investment house TF International Securities in Taiwan,…

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Too much sugar makes you sick

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The severe accusations against sugar are justified because we all overeat it, although too much sugar consumption leads to obesity and many serious illnesses. Every year, an individual in the country consumes an average of 34 kilograms of household sugar in the form of glucose, fructose, sucrose (household sugar), and many other sugar compounds that, at first glance, might not seem like sugar, such as malt extract or corn syrup. Added to other sugary sweeteners such as honey, maple syrup, and the like, every German consumes more than 40 kilograms…

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