At the beginning of the week great heat with up to 36 degrees, then strong thunderstorms

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Vienna – Today, Monday, it is widely sunny, then clouds sometimes bring strong thunderstorms, especially in the western half and the north. According to Geosphere Austria, afternoon temperatures will reach 28 and 36 degrees on Sunday from west to east. Any residual clouds from nighttime thunderstorms will quickly dissipate on Tuesday. Thus, there will initially be a lot of sunshine again throughout the country. In the afternoon, a few cluster clouds will develop in the mountains, and local thunderstorm cells are subsequently possible in the central Alps and south of…

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Vitamin D is not a scientifically based “miracle cure”

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In recent years, vitamin D from dietary supplements has become increasingly popular, even outside of medical prescriptions.During the Covid 19 pandemic, vitamin D, much like other remedies and “remedies,” had also been touted as helping prevent severe disease progression. But as early as 2021, experts from the German Society for Nutritional Science, after reviewing dozens of scientific studies, stated, among other things: “Currently, there are no arguments to justify vitamin D supplementation in individuals with adequate vitamin D status with the aim of preventing SARS-CoV-2 infection or reducing the severity…

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DLSZ Strings in the Top 4 with Outstanding Mark at the Summa Cum Laude International Youth Music Festival, July 1, 2023

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The Music Unit with the Cultural Affairs Office of De La Salle Santiago Zobel (DLSZ) is delighted to announce that the DLSZ Strings received the outstanding rating in the 15th Summa Cum Laude International Youth Music Festival in Vienna, Austria, last July 1, 2023, at the Golden Hall of the Musikverein. Landing 4th place with outstanding success, they showcased their repertoire at the world’s capital of music in front of a jury of internationally renowned lecturers, artists, and music professionals. The DLSZ Strings, the sole ensemble from the Philippines, is…

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A healthy variety of herbs

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Herbs have become indispensable in the kitchen because of their healthy ingredients and numerous uses. Since 2006, the U.S. has celebrated the first Saturday in May as National Herb Day. Now we are already in the month of June, but herbs are worth spending as many days of the year as possible with. After all, herbs have a lot to offer! Herbs – so rich in vital substancesThe ingredients vary depending on the herb plant and the conditions during its growth. They often contain essential oils, alkaloids, resins, bitter and…

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Too much light at night makes us sick!

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Turn off the lights! At least the ones that aren’t necessary. Because researchers have found that excessive exposure to light at night can not “only” lead to sleep disorders but also significantly increases the risk of diseases such as obesity (severe overweight), depression and diabetes. For the past ten years, the amount of electric lighting used at night has increased by almost ten percent yearly. This mainly affects city dwellers worldwide, i.e. some 4.4 billion people. Too much artificial light hurts the biorhythm and, thus, bodily functions clocked by the…

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Austria: Inflation in June “only” at 8%

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In Austria, Inflation reached 5.9 percent in February 2022, the highest level since August 1984.According to Statistics Austria’s flash estimate, Inflation for June is at 8%. This means it has fallen but remains at a high level. Statistics Austria’s flash estimate puts Inflation at eight percent for June. Director General Tobias Thomas: “Inflation has continued to slow down in June 2023. According to a first estimate, Inflation is at 8.0%, down from 9.0% in May.” This is the lowest level since May 2022, they say. “The decline is primarily due…

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Highly contagious Corona variant Arcturus arrives

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Many people have long since forgotten about Corona. But the XBB.1.16 variant brings the virus back to mind. Arcturus is spreading rapidly. Coronavirus variant XBB.1.16, also known as Arcturus, has caused infection numbers in India to rise 281 percent in 14 days. He said the death toll also increased by 17 percent during the same period. Vipin Vashishta, a pediatrician, researcher and member of the WHO vaccine group, warned on Twitter, “If Arcturus could succeed in breaking population immunity of Indians who have successfully withstood the onslaught of previous variants,…

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How to recognize a ripe watermelon?

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Nothing is more disappointing in summer than catching an unripe and tasteless melon. Maybe even if the planned day at the outdoor pool falls into the water. But you can’t do anything about the weather. But you can protect against a sour watermelon. To find the perfect fruit, there are some tips and characteristics. And yes, the knock test known from Grandma is also one of them. But what does a hollow or dark sound mean? And who wants to knock through 20 melons in the supermarket as a woodpecker…

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Stable summer weather in Austria – not in sight

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Stable summer weather is not in sight even with the start of the big summer vacations in eastern Austria. Right at the distribution of certificates on Friday, a cold front crosses the country from the west, forecasts Geosphere Austria. Thus, the clouds predominate in the west from the morning, and there it rains again and again. Also, individual thunderstorms are embedded. In the eastern half, it will be sunny for longer. Gradually, dense clouds, rain showers and thunderstorms will also spread here. Sunny and hot weather in the east: rain…

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