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Showering without soap: This is what happens when you wash yourself with water only

Showering without soap sounds unimaginable? Lathering your entire body with shower gel is a daily ritual for many people. But what if the foam...

Biodiversity thrives despite deforestation

Deforestation of the rainforest in Sabah, Malaysia. © Zoe G. Davies Deforestation and...

You need to drink at least 2 liters of water every day: is that really true?

Drinking enough water is important. But how much exactly should we drink to stay healthy throughout the day? That's what a study says and...

Hemp tea: its effects and uses

With hemp tea you can benefit from the effects of hemp without ingesting the plant through your respiratory tract. You can read about the...

Your counterpart talks too much: 6 tips to stop the flow of speech

Some people hardly let others have a say in conversations, making equal communication almost impossible. You can find out which strategies can help you...

Too warm to sleep? 11 common mistakes that make you sleep worse in hot weather

Too warm to sleep? For many of us, hot summer nights mean sleepless nights and hours of tossing and turning in bed. But if...

Sophisticated fight against forest fires

Devastating fires are increasingly affecting forests around the world and threatening people. © Toa55/iStock ...

A bat as a decorative object?

Colorful or "painted" woolly bats (Kerivoula picta) like the one pictured here...

Leaving the house without underwear? When you should try it

Leaving the house without underwear? For most people, it's unimaginable. But according to a gynecologist, it's worth it from a health perspective to air...

What do I apply first – sunscreen or mosquito repellent?

The warm weather in the summer months invites you to spend a lot of time outside. Sunscreen and mosquito repellent should not be missing...

Pompeii: Earthquake victims in the crosshairs

These dead apparently died as a result of a wall collapse in a building in Pompeii caused by an earthquake. © Archaeological Park of...

Heavy legs: causes and natural remedies that help

Especially when it gets warmer, many people complain of heavy legs. We'll show you what causes this and what natural remedies can help. Our...

Hemp seeds: ingredients, effects and use

The hemp seeds that are available for sale over the counter do not have an intoxicating effect, but are very healthy due to their...

Planet with highly eccentric orbit discovered

Video: Artist's impression of the unusually elliptical orbit of the planet TIC...

Photo worth seeing: Sustainable alternative

Fraunhofer researchers have developed a recyclable film material based on polylactic acid...

Overtouched syndrome: When touching becomes too much

Overtouched syndrome often affects young parents who experience a lot of physical contact with their newborn children every day. Here you can find out...

Octopuses can form false memories

Octopuses can be deceived when it comes to remembering things in a similar way to humans. © Maxime Navon ...

Summer and Psyche: How heat affects your brain

Heat has a negative effect on the psyche. High temperatures lead to poorer cognitive performance, for example, but also promote various mental illnesses. Do...

If the psyche suffers: who writes me off sick?

There is enormous exhaustion, nothing works anymore. Going to work in this state? Unthinkable. But who can give you sick leave if your mental...

Dermatologist debunks myths about showering: Not every day? Which products?

There are many myths surrounding showers and personal hygiene. Is showering every day bad for your skin? Do alternating showers combat cellulite? Does washing...

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