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Simple Measures to Prevent Eye-strain
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Most of us are aware of the kind of problems that excessive TV watching can cause for the eyes. Moderation is one of the solutions but this is not a time for moderation. What with he World Cup on in South Africa and Wimbledon seeing a few major mishaps already, one cannot help but be glued to the television set for hours, that too late into the night as far as our country is concerned. Eyes can become tired, blurred, sore or dry, the conditioned worsened at times by severe headaches.
So, when you cannot avoid a thing altogether, just take a few simple precautions to keep the worst at bay.
Take Breaks - The best way to prevent eye-strain is to not use them less. Shift your focus from near to far on a frequent basis from up close to at least 20 feet away. You can also try to blink often.
Reduce Glare - Reducing glare of the TV screen will naturally reduce the strain on your eyes. Make sure your Television screen it is at a 90-degree angle from any direct light source so that it does not reflect the light. Try switching your monitor or TV to a flat screen technology. They are not as reflective.
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Summer Treats
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Temperatures are rising everywhere. As heat waves are sweeping across the country and meteorologists and weather forecasters are tired of recording all time 'high-s', respite seems to be a long way off. In fact this is just the beginning of one of the most gruesome summers we have ever had. There are likely to be Norwesters where it is due, and some rain in other parts but other than that it is entirely up to you how are going to cope with the sweltering heat.
Your daily diet will play a crucial role in the coming months apart from the other health measures that you adopt. It goes without saying that drinking a lot of fluids, especially water, is absolutely imperative to maintain the pH balance of your body. But it is also important to have a healthy variety of foods to replenish the system and get rid of unwanted toxins. We have a list of items that you definitely must include in your daily fare, as is convenient.
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Depression leading to Obesity - take early measures
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Depression and obesity are intrinsically connected, one tro the other. Overweight people tend to be more depressed in comparison to those who are not and conversely, mental depression in most cases result in significant weight gain. Please remember that here we are talking about 'depression' as a clinical condition and not just as a passing instance of sadness or a habitual mood swing. It is a very extensive topic and in this article we are trying to find out why depression causes obesity in the first place and some ways of checking it.
Although there are a number of theories, many experts believe that both appetite and metabolism may be affected by the use of antidepressants. The medicines involved may have a tendency to encourage a carbohydrate craving that is hard to control. However most doctors warn not to severely restrict caloric intake while taking antidepressants. This may affect brain chemistry in an adverse way and create a strong sense of deprivation that will only aggravate existing feelings of depression.
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