Weekly overview
Faroe Islands have wanted to become an independent member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) for years now, without much success. Denmark invoked the Constitution, claiming it is not possible. Now, the Faroese have activated, for the first time in history, the Faroese Home Rule Act. The aim is to set up a dispute resolution board and find a way to allow the Faroe Islands to join the WTO.
The National Emergency Management Agency (Beredskabsstyrelsen) will send a digital leaflet to your e-Boks in the coming weeks about how to survive for three days in case of crisis.
A clean mouth extends your life. According to the chief dentist in Denmark, it is dangerous to not take care of your teeth. Good oral hygiene keeps diabetes, pneumonia, rheumatoid arthritis, dementia, and cardiovascular disease at bay. What is good oral hygiene? Brushing teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste, using a soft brush on the gums, and using dental floss.
DR offers five bits of advice to reduce the risk of dementia. Keep challenging your brain by learning new things. Exercise – a healthy mind in a healthy body. Stop smoking. Eat healthy. Reduce alcohol intake. Deal with depression; don’t ignore it.
