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Eye Care: Some Dos & Don'ts
Submitted by pinakigoswami on 3 February, 2008 - 19:47.1)Do not work in dim light
2)Wear sunglasses whenever you step out in the sun
3)Do not read consinuously in moving vehicles
4)Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables such as carrots,spinach,papaya and mangoes because all of these are rich in beta carotene and are excellent for healthy eyes and proper vision
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Heart Care:Do Some Homework
Submitted by pinakigoswami on 22 September, 2007 - 21:14.1)Take the stairs instead of an elevator or escalator.
2)Park your car at the far end of the parking lot.The short walk to and fro is good exericse for you.
3)If you ride a bus,get off a stop before your destination.Walk the rest of the way.
4)If you can,spend a few minutes of your lunch break taking a stroll around the campus grounds.It should help you stay awake after lunch.
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Extreme Adventure:
Submitted by pinakigoswami on 21 September, 2007 - 15:18.1)SCUBA DIVING:
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Quotes about Confidence Building:
Submitted by pinakigoswami on 20 September, 2007 - 16:04.1)It is not enough that there is a collection of people with the common aim of working in unison towards an obejctive...Aspiration and desire are not enough;the leadership must understand this well.-Idries Shah
2)You gain strength,courage,and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face.You must do the thing which you think you cannot do.-Eleanor Roosevelt
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Goodness of Aam(Mango)Panna:
Submitted by pinakigoswami on 19 September, 2007 - 18:01.WHY AAM PANNA IS GOOD:
A glass of this delicious drink contains 117.65 K Calories,.29 gm of protein,.25 gm fat,43.56 gm of total carbohydrate,.58 gm of crude fibre,9 mg of calcium,11 mg of phosphorous,.64 mg of iron,8000 IU of Vitamin A,15.6 mg of vitamin B1,.56 mg of vitamin B2,83.8 mg of vitamin C.
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How to prevent anaemia:
Submitted by pinakigoswami on 18 September, 2007 - 15:41.1)In infants,weaned off breast milk or after six months,whichever is earlier,include iron-fortified cereals and Vitamin C to ward off anaemia.Cow's milk is poor in iron.
2)Iron is an important nutrient for teens,especially for those who have started menstruating.
3)Vegetarians need to pay extra attention to make sure they get enough iron through lentils,beans and greens.
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Your Health In Numbers:
Submitted by pinakigoswami on 17 September, 2007 - 19:42.BLOOD PRESSURE:
The top number (systolic pressure) is the pressure that's put on the artery walls when thhe heart beats.The bottom numbers (diastolic pressure) represents the pressure on the arteries between heartbeats.High blood pressure can cause nicks in your arteries,leading to inflammation and dangerous blood clots that cause heart attacks and strokes.
WHAT'S NORMAL:
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Woman lived with dead aunt for a year:
Submitted by pinakigoswami on 17 September, 2007 - 16:53.Austrian woman lived with the mummified remains of her aunt for a year.Vienna police said recently.Officers found the corpse of the 96-year old aunt under a blanket on a bed after ignoring the 51-year-old-niece's claim that her aunt was sleeping and should not be disturbed,a police statement said.A preliminary inquiry had determined that the niece,who was taken to a psychiatric hospital for examin
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Medicinal uses of Onion:
Submitted by pinakigoswami on 15 September, 2007 - 16:13.1)Onion inhibits tumour growth because it is rich in a variety of sulfides.Research shows that the Chinese-with the highest intake of onions and garlic-have 40 per cent less risks of cancer.
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A good hand massage can do you a world of good....
Submitted by pinakigoswami on 10 September, 2007 - 10:04.1)A good hand massage boosts blood circulation,which helps your nails grow better.
2)Beauty experts recommend a daily massage of the fingertips with any oil,preferably olive,to enhance blood circulation to the nail area.
3)Simply rubbing your palms with your fingers also improves blood circulation.
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The Tip:Removing Stains
Submitted by pinakigoswami on 9 September, 2007 - 11:00.1)To remind yourself that a garment is stained and needs pretreating,tie a loose knot on its sleeve or leg before tossing it into the washer.Remember,that the longer a stain remains,the more difficult it is to remove.
2)When no stain remover is available,try using automatic diswashing detergent.Apply a paste of it with an old toothbrush,then rinse thoroughly.
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Fear:The insight news
Submitted by pinakigoswami on 8 September, 2007 - 16:09.WHAT IS FEAR ?
Fear is an unpleasant feeling of apprehension or distress caused by the anticipation of danger.The stimulus could be a knife at your throat,a cockroach,an auditorium full of people waiting to hear from you or even a sudden thud of your door!
COMMON FEARS:
Acrophobia:Fear of heights
Arachnophobia:Fear of spiders
Agrophobia:Fear of spaces
Claustrophobia:Fear of confined spaces
Necrophobia:Fear of death
Thalassophobia:Fear of the sea
Suriphobia:Fear of Mice or rats
Belonephobia:Fear of needles
Athazagoraphobia:Fear of being forgotten
OVERCOMING FEARS:
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The Tip:Travelling alone can be fun:
Submitted by pinakigoswami on 8 September, 2007 - 09:41.Travelling alone is no more a scary proposition.Infact,solo travelling is in now,with people getting busier by the day.Here are a few pointers to be kept in mind to make solo travelling easy and fun.
PASSPORTS AND VISAS:
Make sure your passport is still valid,and if it's not apply for a new one 3-4 months before you plan to travel.Make sure you have any other necessary travel documents or visas for the countries you plan to visit.
DON'T CARRY VALUABLES:
Leave all valubales,such as extra credit cards and jewellery at home.
MEDICATIONS:
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Smoking: Insight News
Submitted by pinakigoswami on 7 September, 2007 - 19:19.SMOKING AND SEX:
Men who smoke are 50 per cent more likely to suffer from impotence,devreasing sperm count and erectile dysfunction.In women,it can interfere with their ability to have an orgasm and might lead to problems related to pregnancy.Here's a word of caution for women:If you are on oral contraceptives,beware,smoking could actually increase the risk of heart attack.
WEIGH LESS:
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Dancing Helps.......
Submitted by pinakigoswami on 7 September, 2007 - 16:03.1) Group dancing brings people out of isolation,creates social bonds and generates good vibes.
2) Rhythmic movements ease muscular rigidity,diminish anxiety and boost energy.
3) Spontaneous movement helps people actually recognise and trust their impulses,and decide whether to act on or contain them.
4) Moving creatively encourages self-expression and opens up new ways of thinking and doing.
5) On a purely physical level,dance is exercise.It improves health,well-being,coordination and muscle tone.
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What is Kirkwood gaps in asteroid belts ?
Submitted by pinakigoswami on 7 September, 2007 - 11:09.Daniel Kirkwood first noticed the gaps in 1857 and they are named after him.Thsese are regions in the main asteroid belt that have been cleared of asteroids by the perturbing effects of Jupiter.The Kirkwood gaps are due to resonances with Jupiter's orbital period.If an asteroid revolves twice around the Sun in the time it takes Jupiter to make one revolution,it is said to be in a 2:1 resonance orbit with Jupiter.Once every two orbits,Jupiter and such an asteroid would be in the same relative position,so that the asteroid would experience a force in a fixed direction.Repeated applications fo th
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