Chinese New Year 2026: everything you ABSOLUTELY must not do if you don't want to ruin your year
Today, February 17, 2026, begins one of the most highly anticipated and spectacular celebrations of the lunar calendar: the Chinese New Year.
Body signals we often ignore: when are supplements really needed?
We often tend to ignore signals and attribute them to stress or a change of season. But in reality, our body is trying to say something more specific: there could be a nutrient deficiency. The point is not to panic, but to learn to listen to yourself. It's about understanding when nutrition alone is no longer enough and extra support with supplements can make all the difference....
'Fat Tuesday': the last day of carnival - do you know why it's called that?
With the arrival of Fat Tuesday, so ends carnival. After a week of celebrations and parades in various cities and the march to Lent, the period of preparation for Easter begins. But where does the name of this holiday come from? And what is its meaning?
Your cat's purr says more than you think (and is stunningly consistent)
A cat's purr fills the room in a way we all know too well. It's a low, persistent, almost hypnotic sound. We hear it while sitting on the couch, working at the computer, when our mind's elsewhere. And yet there's so much more to that vibration than we know.
What's the best way to store cheese in the refrigerator?
Cheese is found in almost every refrigerator, for cooking with or just eating as is. Despite how common it is, the way to store it is often misunderstood: many people leave cheese in its original supermarket plastic container or wrap it in cling film. These are practices that can actually promote mold formation and accelerate spoilage...
The 10 most nutritious legumes in the world
In today's debate on nutrition, sustainability and public health, legumes occupy a paradoxical position: they're hailed by food science, recommended by international guidelines and yet remain a peripheral part of Western countries' daily diet.
The trick with aluminum foil behind radiators: does it really work?
The famous trick with a sheet of aluminum foil behind the radiator has been around for generations, passed around in apartment buildings as a solution, along with the phone number of the best plumber in town. But does it really work? Or are we dealing with one of those household myths that only hold up thanks to the power of tradition?
75% of people don't get enough of this essential nutrient - are you among them?
Every day, we decide what to eat, often with a carelessness that rarely coincides with the real weight of those choices. In that everyday routine - the quick lunch, the impromptu dinner, the rushed shopping - lies an element we continue to underestimate: omega-3.
Famous cherry blossom festival canceled in Japanese city: Hanami halted due to unmanageable mass tourism
The view is like a postcard, with snow-capped Mount Fuji in the background of the five-story pagoda, while flowering cherry trees color the landscape in pink. Yet starting this spring, this setting will no longer be accessible during the traditional hanami festival.
These are Rome's best pizzerias of 2026 (according to Puntarella Rossa)
In Rome, pizza is an institution: not just as street food or a quick bite, but as a true culinary ritual that gives rhythm to Romans' evenings and has accompanied the capital's social life for generations.