reasons behind difficulty recognizing faces
Although recognizing our own face is something that we do automatically, there is a small group of people that tend to fail in recognizing themselves, and these individuals suffer from a condition known as acquired prosopagnosia (AP). Basically, sufferers are unable to recognize the faces they see, even their own. This condition most often [Read more...]
Determinant ‘How Internet Addict you are’
According to a recent social media addiction study by Retrevo, almost one third of those surveyed under age 35 admitted to checking their social media pages such as Twitter and Facebook more than ten times a day. Thirty-six percent of the 35-and-under group stated they update their status right after having sex. It may be healthier than having a cigarette, but is it normal? Forty percent in this same age group admitted to updating their profiles while driving (which definitely isn’t safe). This isn’t to say that older generations aren’t falling victim to Facebook syndrome. In 2009, the fastest growing demographic on Facebook was no other than the 55-and-over crowd.
Internet addiction has become a more prevalent issue. According to the American Psychiatric Association, a proper diagnosis of Internet Addiction Disorder requires that three or more of the following symptoms must be present over any given 12-month period. Read more
Risk of High-heel shoes
According to many, be them fashion insiders or not, Posh Spice is the spitting image of a runway model transposed on the streets of LA, what with her impeccable dresses, trendy hats and killer heels. Her recent outing, however, has prompted health experts to warn women of the dangers of emulating her style, since her favorite five-inch stilettos [Read more...]
Tips to improve your sleeping habits
Improving your sleep habits doesn’t mean sleeping more hours or taking more naps during the day. There are actually methods to optimize your body’s inner sleep system to sleep less, and have more energy in your life than when you slept longer. While most people think sleep is just “sleep,” it is actually a complex and fascinating system which I would be glad to share with you. So, here are some ways to improve your sleeping habits.
- Sleep in a dark room. (How bright is your illuminated clock?)
- Develop a sleep routine: going to bed at the same time; rituals such as having a cup of relaxing tea and then washing up, and the like.
- Avoid taking naps.
- Is your sleeping space comfortable? Look at light, noise and temperature. How about your bed? Is it too firm or too soft?
- Avoid late night heavy meals. However, a light snack at bedtime may be helpful. Read more
does smoking prevent allergies?
We know for the fact that smoking is extremely damaging to the health of both the smoker and those around him or her. Still, new study comes to show that even if smoking can cause lung cancer and pulmonary diseases, and decrease the response time of the immune system when dealing with infections, it can also prevent allergies. Basically, [Read more...]
Venezuelan Banned Coke Zero?
One of the best-selling soda brands in the world is Coca Cola, but that’s not to say that its many variants are welcome all across the world to the same extent. Report says that Venezuelan government is urging Coca Cola to pull its Coke Zero beverage off the market for posing yet unspecified health dangers to the citizens of the country. This [Read more...]
water waste can help
Water waste making you insane in the brain? Well, you have not need to worry! If you’re reusing bath, kitchen, or laundry water, so consider hooking up a system that directs gently used water (called gray water) to your garden. Huge cerebrum not required. Here are some benefits you can have by doing this. Saving water, gray water systems [Read more...]
