Tag: health
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4 Foods to Help Improve Eye Health
Good eye health is something that should be promoted from a very early age. It’s one of the things that is often overlooked in life; yet it’s something that most of us couldn’t imagine living without. Being able to see is a precious gift, a blessing that will inevitably diminish as we grow old. So we…
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How to Choose Sunglasses for the Winter
I once had a friend called The Fonz. My friends and I first gave him this nickname when we first discovered that he never left the house without his leather jacket and a pair of sunglasses. In fact, he rarely attended an event, day or night, summer or winter, without his trusty Ray Bans. We…
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Reading and Understanding Your Glasses Prescription
In the same way every snowflake is unique, so are our eyes. No one person’s eyes are the same, even twins, unless they’re connected at the eye; in that case, the apocalypse is upon us, good luck. For the rest of us, our eyes vary in shape, size and color. It’s that same uniqueness that…
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The Science Behind the Lens
There’s a lot of us wearing glasses, but did any of us take the time to really think about the amazing science that goes on our unappreciative faces? No. I didn’t think so. Did you know that not all lenses are made of glass? That came as a big shock to me, seriously. There’s all…
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My Experience with Migraines and Aura
At the tender age of 11, I started to notice that every so often my vision suddenly changed and the world around me was odd. After years of countless scans and tests, I was finally diagnosed with the condition of migraines with aura. What are Migraines with Aura? Migraine sufferers will know that a migraine…
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7 Awesome Bionic Contact Lenses of the Future
Google’s new experimental project is inventing ‘Smart contact lenses’ to help people with diabetes to manage their disease by measuring the glucose levels in their tears. At present, most people with the disease monitor their glucose levels by testing drops of blood. It’s early days yet but a tiny wireless chip and miniaturised glucose sensor…
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Medical Study Shows That Yoga At Work Can Help To Reduce Eye Strain
Sitting in front of the computer for 8 to 12 hours can take its toll on your body. One of the most common discomforts suffered by many is eye strain. By regularly performing simple yoga exercises, you could effectively reduce the discomfort that comes with prolonged use of the computer. Medical Study A study conducted…
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Top Tips to Avoid Eye and Back Strain in the Office
Image Source: ExplainingComputers.com When considering the physical demands of various careers it may seem like fire-fighters and ditch-diggers experience the most strain. While there’s no doubt that that hard labour, lifting and continuous movement will result in bodily fatigue, the effects of sitting stationary at a desk and working on a computer can also be…