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There is no question that fish is an essential component of a balanced diet. Nevertheless, most people in this country eat too little fish, especially fatty sea fish. According to the German Nutrition Society (DGE), numerous studies have shown that regular fish consumption can counteract cardiovascular disease development and critical progression. The oils in fish provide omega-3 fatty acids in particular and belong to the so-called “good fats.” In addition to their positive influence on the heart and blood vessels, they play an essential role in brain development, muscle function,…

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for a “peace treaty with nature” at the COP15 international biodiversity conference. “It is time for an ambitious biodiversity framework – a true peace treaty with nature,” the UN chief told reporters in Montreal, Canada, on Wednesday (local time). He said this is the only way to ensure a “green, healthy future for all.”Guterres made his comments on the first day of the UN Biodiversity Conference. Delegates from nearly 200 countries are expected to reach a historic agreement within two weeks to prevent the…

The top 10 search terms of the year in Austria were “Ukraine,” “Corona vaccination near me,” “World Cup,” “Olympics,” Dominic Thiem,” “federal presidential election,” “monkeypox,” “Vladimir Putin,” “Russia” and “climate change.” Second on the podium behind tennis star Thiem among the much sought-after domestic celebrities, was Olympic snowboarding champion, Anna Gasser. One trend was queried on climate, environment, and energy, the most frequent searches here being for “climate change,” “climate bonus,” “fuel price calculator,” “Wien Energie,” and “EVN.” “Energy cost compensation” and “electricity price brake” managed ninth and tenth place.…

Although the coronavirus does not affect nerve cells, a Covid-19 disease can impair brain functions. Researchers at the University and University Hospital Basel have now identified an “exaggerated immune response” as the cause. General long-term neuronal damages of a Covid-19 infection are the loss of the senses of smell and taste or even more severe consequences such as persistent concentration deficits up to strokes, the University of Basel announced on Monday. Researchers led by Gregor Hutter of the Department of Biomedicine have published new findings on these “neuro-covid” phenomena in…