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Just 20 minutes a day without cream and your body will come alive: Why spring sun is more important than expensive SPF, says expert

I’ve never been the type to over-lubricate. In my youth, I didn’t even use conventional creams much less sunscreens. I only used SPF 50 at the seaside, where I was…

A L. Novak

Finance

Will cash disappear from our wallets altogether as banks in Europe start restricting access to banknotes

Restrictions on cash transactions have become a reality. In Poland, they apply mainly to entrepreneurs. Currently, businesses are subject to cash transaction limits of up to PLN 15 000 and…

A L. Novak

Health and beauty

Forget sugary sodas, coconut water is a low-calorie reboot for a tired body

Forget sugary sodas, coconut water is a low-calorie reboot for a tired body

Until a few years ago, I was addicted to sugary drinks. Carbonated sodas are actually the worst thing for your body. And even though I knew it, getting rid of…

A Šárka Cvrkalová

Pel mel

Well-known historical "truths" that don't really apply

Well-known historical “truths” that don’t really apply

Almost every day I see people simply believing what they read without checking the facts. Sometimes this is difficult because we often perceive as true even facts confirmed by scientists…

A Šárka Cvrkalová

Health and beauty

Pain, nausea and fatigue: living with an invisible disease that afflicts millions of women

During the cycle, I was often terribly sick. My stomach hurt. Often it was really unbearable cramps. This was compounded by nausea and the feeling of vomiting. Going to work…

A L. Novak

Lifestyle

Things that are normal in some countries, but surprising in others

Things that are normal in some countries, but surprising in others

Sometimes when visiting friends, I think that their habits are far beyond what my family would be able to accept. We all have slightly different customs, and I respect that…

A Šárka Cvrkalová

Pel mel

You look at Everest with respect. And yet you overlook the true pinnacle of humanity

Everest is just a baby: Discover the real colossus

If someone asked you what is the biggest mountain in the world, would you answer Mount Everest? Probably yes. And honestly, until recently, so did I. What most people don’t…

A Šárka Cvrkalová

Lifestyle

You throw the leftovers in the trash: In the garden, they can save your crops

You throw the leftovers in the trash: In the garden, they can save your crops

I am glad that today we live in a time when young people are interested in ecology. At least around me I can see it. And statistics show that more…

A Šárka Cvrkalová

Pel mel

The 10 most underrated places to discover in Poland

The 10 most underrated places to discover in Poland

When I was younger, my parents and I used to go to Poland regularly. It was mainly because of the markets there, where I always brought back a ton of…

A Šárka Cvrkalová

Pel mel

8 healthy meals for your next date

Of course, a date is not primarily about food. It’s about sharing time. However, love goes through the stomach. That’s an age-old truth. So it’s also about enjoying a special…

A L. Novak

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