Sunday, January 16, 2011

Human Body (Some Interesting Facts)


Approximately 75% of human poop is made of water.

Your eyes are always the same size from birth but your nose and ears never stop growing.

It takes the food seven seconds to get from your mouth to your stomach.

The average human dream lasts 2-3 seconds.

Your brain is more active during the night than the day.

One human hair can support 3kg.

Human thighbones are stronger than concrete.

The tooth is the only part of the human body that can’t repair itself.

An average human loses about 200 head hairs per day.

It is impossible to lick your elbow.

Your body requires 1000-1500 calories per day just to simply survive (breathing, sleeping, eating).

Every day an adult body produces 300 billion new cells.

Scientists say the higher your I.Q. the more you dream.

You use 200 muscles to take one step.

Muscle cells live as long as you do while skin cells live less than 24 hours.

A full bladder is roughly the size of a soft ball.

Your brain operates on the same amount of power that would light a 10-watt light bulb.

There are 5 million hair follicles on an average adult.

The acid in your stomach is strong enough to dissolve razorblades.

The human brain cell can hold 5 times as much information as the Encyclopedia Brittanica.

The white part of your fingernail is called the Lunula.

There is enough iron in a human being to make one small nail.

A shank is the part of the sole between the heel and the ball of the foot.

The talus is the second largest bone in the foot.

The attachment of human muscles to skin is what causes dimples.

A 13 year old child found a tooth growing out of his foot in 1977.

Your thumb is the same length of your nose.

A woman’s heart beats faster than a man’s.

Dogs and Humans are the only animals with prostates.

It only takes 7lbs of of pressure to rip off your ears.

Friday, January 14, 2011

Helpful Tips on Eye Care


With so many of us spending lots of time in front of the computer every day it comes to no surprise that research is showing a rise in visual problems. What can one do? First, it’s important to find out how you can protect your eyes through eye health exams and by making a few minor changes in your computer viewing habits. Here are some helpful Eye Care Tips:

Positioning is everything
Correct positioning of your computer, keyboard and typing copy is essential. Your screen should be positioned about an arm’s length from your eyes and 20 degrees below eye level. Consider foot and wrist rests for added comfort.

Lighting can make all the difference
Room lighting should be diffuse, not direct, to reduce glare and reflections from your screen. Look into an internal or external glare screen and be sure to set your colour, contrast and brightness levels to suit you.

A little extra help for your glasses
Anti-reflective coatings on the lenses of your glasses can be applied by your optometrist to reduce discomfort and to ease reduced vision from bright and/or flickering light sources such as VDTs and fluorescent lights. And don’t forget, your doctor of optometry can talk to you about eyeglasses designed specifically for people who use computers a lot.

Take time out, our 20-20-20 rule
Step I
After every 20 minutes of looking into the computer screen, turn your head and try to look at any object placed at least 20 feet away. This changes the focal length of your eyes, a must-do for the tired eyes.
Step II
Try and blink your eyes for 20 times in succession, to moisten them.
Step III
Time permitting of course, one should walk 20 paces after every 20 minutes of sitting in one particular posture. Helps blood circulation for the entire body.

It’s all in the blinking
Did you know that on average we blink 12 times per minute? But wait, did you know that when we’re on the computer we only blink 5 times per minute? That can add up to dry eyes. Relieve the discomfort by using artificial tear drops or gels and remember to blink!

Palming
Sit straight at your workstation and rub your palms against each other till you feel them warm. The warmth of your palms helps soothe and relax tired eyes. Then, lightly cup your eyes with your palms and relax for 60 seconds. Count the seconds in your mind. Repeat this exercise two to three times whenever your eyes feel tired, or as often as you want. While palming, you can either rest your elbows on your desk or keep away from the desk and cup your eyes. Both ways are fine.

Splash water on your face
During breaks, splash water on your face while closing your eyes. This has an overall relaxing effect and helps you feel refreshed.

Use tea bags
Keep two used tea bags in the refrigerator before you leave for work. Once you are home, place the tea bags on your eyes for a few minutes as you relax. This not only soothes tired eyes, but also reduces puffiness.

Eat healthy
Incorporate Vitamins A, C, and E on a daily basis; eat citrus fruits, green leafy veggies, tomatoes, spinach, poultry and dairy products. Pack a box of chopped carrots, cucumber and fresh fruits and munch in-between meals at the office.

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