SECRET ROOM OF MOULIN ROUGE

LIFESTYLE

AIRBNB OPENS A SECRET ROOM IN MOULIN ROUGE

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secret room in the windmill located at the top of the Moulin Rouge, the iconic Parisian nightclub, will soon be available to visitors for the first time. and for only one euro! Thanks to Airbnb, the secret room will open its doors to couples in love, who will have the opportunity to have an unforgettable experience and spend one night in it, enjoying the interior inspired by the Belle Époque period. And that’s not all! During their stay, guests will be welcomed and hosted by the show’s main dancer, Claudine Van Den Bergh, and will be able to enjoy a private tour of the location, peek behind the scenes, learn something about history and costumes, and enjoy a traditional French dinner while watching cabaret show from the best seats.

GRACELAND AS A DESIGN PHENOMENON

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hile waiting for the world premiere of the biographical musical “Elvis”, directed by Baz Luhrmann, about the king of rock and roll, let’s go for a short tour of Elvis’ Graceland House in Memphis, Tennessee. The house was turned into a museum in 1982 and, to this day, is the second most visited house in the United States, with an average of 600,000 visitors a year.

What makes Graceland unique is the incredible combination of different interior styles, typical of America in the late 50’s to late 70’s, in their purest and most authentic forms. During his 20year stay at this house, Elvis Presley decorated Graceland in the same way he created music, combining styles: from modern baroque luxury hotels to Hollywood movie sets; from exotic island bars to the comfort of a typical American ranch on the outskirts. As a result, the house abounds in illuminating themed rooms, precise color combinations, esoteric meditation zones, luxurious carpets, gold-encrusted furniture... Although Graceland is now a quiet place, it was once a family home full of life and laughter, which Elvis purchased for 102,500 dollars when he was only 22. It’s fascinating today not only as a design phenomenon, but also as a symbol of the American dream and Elvis’ spirit.

HEALTH

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lmost every person will, at some point in time during the lifetime, feel occasional heart arrhythmia – heart racing or skipping a beat – which may be caused by strenuous physical exertion, a stressful situation, excitment and alcohol, coffee or some other stimulant abuse. Usually, the heart beat goes back to normal as soon as the physical exertion or excitement are over. However, if the arrhythmia appears without any particular cause, unexpectedly, and with the heart rate jumping from the normal 70 beats per minute to 150, there is definitely a reason to see your cardiologist.

Sudden palpitations, heart racing or beating irregularly - skipping beats, brief loss of consciousness, lack of breath, getting tired easily - all of these may be the symptoms of a heart disease. People with a diagnosed heart disease, especially those who suffered myocardial infarction, and with heart muscle disease or heart valve disease, should not ignore the irregular heart beats symptom,“ says dr Dejan Vukajlović, cardiologist in the Acibadem Bel Medic General Hospital.

The most important sign that there is something wrong with your heart rhythm is a brief loss of consciousness, especially if it happens suddenly, without nausea, hot flashes, etc. In this case, cardiological examination is absolutely necessary, dr Vukajlović points out.

In general, there are three types of cardiac arrhythmia: increased heart rate (tachycardia), slow heart rate (bradycardia) and irregular heart beating (skipping or palpitation).

Cardiac arrhythmia can appear as a consequence of some other heart disease but it can also happen to people who do not have any other heart problems. Sometimes cardiac arrhythmia may be a symptom of a structural heart disease (coronary artery disease, myocardiopathy…). Correct diagnosis can be established by an examination (heart ultrasound, EKG, 24 hrs Holter EKG, coronarography).

Cardiac electrophysiology is part of cardiology which deals with diagnosis and treating cardiac arrhythmia. Depending on the types and causes of the heart rhythm disorders, cardiologist may suggest electrophysiological diagnostics.

“Special catheters are inserted under the roentgenological control into the heart through the blood vessels to measure the electrical signals coming from the interior of the heart, and to provoke abnormal heart rhythm – usually tachycardia – which allows us to locate its source and to make a correct diagnosis. Often it is possible to, within the same intervention, eliminate the source of the arrhythmia by applying various types of energy – for example, radiofrequency electricity (RF ablation), freezing (cryoablation), or, less often, by applying laser enhanced focused ultrasound, etc. This technique is called electrophysiological testing and catheter ablation,” explains dr Vukajlović.

The main advantage of the catheter ablation over other treatment methods is the possibility to permanently treat the cardiac arrhythmia source, that is, actual recovery. Usually, after a successful catheter ablation, it is no longer necessary to take antiarrhythmic medicines.

WHEN YOUR HEART STARTS SKIPPING A BEAT

Chronic stress can be a cause of different cardiovascular problems. One of the most common symptoms is irregular heart beat, which can be accurately diagnosed and even permanently resolved, by electrophysiological testing and catheter ablation in the Acibadem Bel Medic clinic

By:

PETAR DOBROSAVLJEVIĆ

HIGH-TECH

OLED PERFECTION OF THE YEAR

LED TVs have been conquering the market for O some time, with the LG brand leading the way, as it has focused on the development of OLED technology for the last ten years and is the only OLED panel manufacturer to supply other brands such as Panasonic, Sony, Grundig, Philips, Loewe... LG will capitalize its OLED dominance more than ever this year, given the largest and most diverse range of OLED TVs currently available with the largest price range. That is why it is not surprising that there are several LG OLED models on the top lists of the best TVs for 2022. But which one is really the best – you will hardly understand from the numerous reviews. Simply, the technical characteristics are a little different, and the overall experience is equal to perfection, so only the price can decide which one you will choose. If price is not an issue, then you will certainly not go wrong with the LG OLED G2 – which is currently, according to some estimates, a bit more perfect than others, but also the most expensive. The price ranges from 2,500 to 6,500 euros, depending on the screen size. Interestingly, this model is only available in a wall-mounted version.

ZEN WIFI ROUTER

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rand ASUS has designed a tubular WiFi router as part of its Mesh WiFi System line that boasts a “zen” look, which is said to bring a sense of calmness to spaces. Named Zen WiFi, the router was designed to blend into interiors without the need to be hidden and tucked into cupboards and corners like typical WiFi routers. The router has a minimal look, and unlike standard routers, its antennas were incorporated within the body of the router to conceal and create a more unassuming look. Vents were also added along the sides of the router allowing for the circulation of airflow to its interior and heatsinks – preventing overheating and providing reliable performance.