Wellness
PC Noise Annoys
Mick Madigan asked: Computers and peripherals are noisy beasts, from the clack of keyboards, to the whirr of cooling fans, hum andwhine of drives and motors, and vibration of chassis and panelling.This can interfere with your concentration, and cause irritation and stress.Unfortunately, the latest PC models are often noisier, because the extra processing power requires extra heat removalhence more powerful fans.However, in older models, parts gradually wear and loosen, creating ever more annoying computer background noise.The World Health Organisation recommends an ambient noise floor (background noise level) of 35dB(A) so we can speakand hear easily, and not have to struggle ‘filtering out’ background noise.Most of us don’t mind some sound in the background, but please, not this endless distracting machine noise!Sadly, it seems unlikely that manufacturers will be producing silent computers until they are driven to it.You can buy ‘noiseless’ computers, but at present they are bulkier and much more expensive than standard ‘noisy’PCs, and may also require specialist installation.Therefore, here are 10 cheap and easy tips for reducing PC noise:-1/ Place your PC on a hard reasonably thick surface. Angle the back (where the noisy cooling fans are situated) awayfrom you if you can.2/ Make sure the PC is [...]
Memory Training – Why is it Important
peterhutch asked: I suggest that if you want to start the search for the best memory training program for yourself you look up as much information that you can on the internet before you start paying for courses and books. There is so much free information on the Internet that it is relatively easy to find web sites that offer all the information that you will need to know about memory training.We found that depression scores improved in a treated group and worsened in a control group, independently of diagnosis. Global mental status as measured by Mini-Mental-State Examination and performance on a figural and verbal fluency task remained stable for the memory training groups and declined in the control groups. Short-term memory declined in both groups, however, significantly only in the nontreated groups.Whether you have been in an accident or simply want to increase and expand your ability to remember things then I believe memory training I will be of benefit to you. With the extra confidence that memory training brings it helps us both socially and in our everyday lives. You will never have to worry about whether you left the iron on or the oven for that matter.The [...]
Even Computers Can Do Good to People!
Dilip Dahanukar asked: Sheila Madison created an artificial intelligence program for the computer, and wrote Samaritan values in it. She programmed it to do good to people. She named it Kabirus. Kabirus was installed on the computer of Peter Brown’s detective firm. When Kabirus awakened, Peter gave him a name; Paul Frank. This is one of good deeds of Kabirus: One day a woman came into the office to meet Peter. Her name was Jane. She looked agitated and disturbed. She said she was pregnant 10 weeks and feared a divorce. She wanted to know whether her husband Alan was having an affair and was about to leave her. As they sipped coffee she said she wanted to fly to Mexico to get an abortion done. But if she was wrong, then it would be a grave mistake to kill the unborn child. There was little time; as days pass it will be more and more difficult and riskier for her to go through the abortion. She loved her husband, she wanted the baby, and she was being torn apart. She burst into tears. Peter tried to console her and called her back to his office at tea time; they [...]
Pests In Your PC
Mick Madigan asked: Bugs in machines go back a long way.In the 1900s, bugs were “little faults and difficulties” in new devices, according to the Random House Historical Dictionary of American Slang.Thomas Alva Edison told how he stayed up two nights in 1889 trying to fix a ‘bug’ in his new cylinder phonograph.Though some still say say the real modern usage of the word comes from the cockroaches, moths and creepies that used to infest the old room size computers,and cause malfunctions whenever they shorted the electrics…Nowadays, PCs have got a lot smaller, but STILL harbour a stack of unwanted life.It’s amazing that people who believe in cleanliness health and fitness can spend hours working at a dirty PC.Where does that dirt come from? People, mostly.Coughing, shedding flakes of skin, and spilling drinks and crumbs and bits on the keyboard, mouse, casing and mat.Ever noticed a clear sticky, filmy substance on your desk or on parts of your computer?.It is most likely to be BIOFILM – bacteria and fungi growing out of what’s been spilled..Viruses dumped on the PC by coughs and sneezes can easily travel from person to person.Inside your PC, the cooling fan ***** in and deposits dust [...]
Managing Computer Stress by Easy Exercise- 10 Tips
Mick Madigan asked: Stress comes from all sides these days, in home and workplace. Computer related stress – caused typically by crashing or malfunctioning programs , slow downloads, irritating emails or just sheer job repetition and figuring out how to do things online- can build up and cause you to feel bad, and eventuallyeven make you ill.Luckily gentle easy exercise is an excellent preventive and cure for computer related stress and workplace anxieties.Assuming you aren’t obese, pregnant or have any condition that could be made worse by exercise, here are 10 tested and useful tips for staying cooler and fitter at the PC.1/ Exercise your eyes by looking away from your PC, and focussing on distant objects. Dont look at any one object too long, a few seconds will do.2/ Exercise your breathing. Relax and breathe in and out deeply and slowly for about 30 seconds. Close your eyes if you wish, but don’t fall asleep!3/ Exercise your neck by turning your head gently to the left then to the right a few times. Don’t strain.4/ Exercise your wrists by holding them in front of you and gently rotating clockwise and anticlockwise a few times. Again, please don’t strain.5/ Exercise [...]
Reduce Repetitive Strain Injury Risks with 9 Healthy Computing Tips
Mick Madigan asked: Computing may seem to be an effortless activity, whether it’s for a job or for fun.But, if you keep doing the same tasks over and over for a long time in the same position, it may cause damage in certain parts of the body – the PC version of the notorious repetitive strain injuries (RSI).For instance, most people depend on the mouse while working on the computer. Doing this for only a few minutes should not be a problem for most.However, repeating the same movements over and over again without a break can expose the small muscles and tendons of the hand to hundreds or even thousands of activations (repetitions).You may not get enough time between activations for rest and recovery, which can cause localized fatigue, wear and tear, and injury to your body.Similarly, if you maintain one position continuously, such as viewing a screen for hours without taking a break, it can tire the muscles of the neck and shoulder that support the head.Typical Symptoms of RSI include: Discomfort or stiffness in the hands, wrists, fingers, forearms, or elbows. Coldness, tingling feelings or numbness in the fingers and hands. Weakness or clumsiness in the hands. Wanting [...]
Fertility and Cell Phone Radiation
Paul Fitzgerald asked: No one can deny that people are having more and more trouble having babies these days. Just look at the explosion in the number of fertility clinics across the United States and Western Europe. What’s the cause; environment, diet, pollution? Well, recent research points to electromagnetic radiation as a key factor.It’s known that electromagnetic radiation, in high doses, can serious affect your body. After all, an x-ray can see right through you! So, were always told to avoid exposure to high levels of any kind of radiation. Yet, what about repeated exposure to low levels; what are the long term health risks associated with that? That’s where the problem with cellphones comes into play.Lots of people use them these days, and you can spend hours with one pressed up to her head or strapped to your waist, or even hooked to your ear all the time! As a result, you are getting a constant influx of radiation pumped into your body. You may think that such a minute amount of radiation is nothing, but the next time you’re done with a long phone call, run your hand over the side of your head. More than likely, it’s [...]
Which Headset is Safe for You?
Joan Candaza asked: There are millions of people across the globe who owns a but only few are aware about the danger of this new technology devices that can harm their body. It is the electromagnetic radiation (EMR) from cellphone which can damage cells and can cause cancer.Nowadays, mobile devices are not only simple phone. They are also used as camera, video recorder and pocket computer as well. So people can’t help not to take this thing away from themselves. But how can you continue using your phone and reduce the radiation?There are also some alternative ways to avoid it but not everyone will agree, I believe. Using your cellphone on speakerphone is one option. You can also try to keep your phone away from your body as posible (this one is quite impossible for a busy person), limit your cellphone usage and turn it off when not in use (another thing that not everyone will agree) or use a headset with an airtube.So you think that Bluetooth wireless headset is cool? Think again. In fact, it is even worst than the ordinary headset. Wanna know why? It’s because the wire is replaced with a transmitter and receiver operating with [...]
Harmful Secrets Of Computer Monitors
Mick Madigan asked: If you use PCs, you are staring at that PC screen a lot. Therefore you need a correct screen setup as soon as possible,or your eyes,neck shoulders and the rest of your body will suffer.The trend in computer screens is to replace the box type computer monitor with a flat screen, saving weight space and power.However all the following tips apply equally to both types.Suitable positioning of your monitor screen will cut back on unwanted exertion, and bad positioning, plus other possible health problems like exhaustion, eyestrain and related disorders like itching and styes.Eyestrain, neck and back pain can be considerably reduced by proper selection of the monitor (or flat screen). The screen should be positioned in proper relation to other components like the keyboard, desk, and chair.While using the computer monitor, ensure the following:-The screen is in front of you and at least 20 inches (45 centimetres) away.The screen should not be more than 40 inches (100 centimetres) away.Ideal computer screen size is between 15 to 20 inches, (about 37 to 50 centimetres) measured diagonally.If the screen is very small, you’ll find it difficult to read the characters,while with a large screen,you may require too much [...]
So You Think Your Water Filter Uses the Best Water Purification Technology?
Robert asked: Have you ever thought about the water purification technology behind your water filter unit? As you know, there are different types of water filter units available in the market today and each company claims that their product is the best one. But, how do you know which is actually the best one? And how important is it to use the best one? Let me tell you. First of all, you should understand the meaning of the term water purification technology. A water filter, as the name suggests, purifies or filters water and gives you pure water. In this process, it destroys a lot of harmful substances present in water including bacteria, chemicals, hard metals, and others. Now, in order to get rid of all these substances effectively, you need to use a good water purifier. A lot of people today are a little complacent about the water they drink and use for other purposes. Unless your water purifier uses the best technology possible, your water is not a hundred percent pure. In this case, you’ll still be drinking water with traces of contaminants which are harmful for your health. And there is a huge list of waterborne diseases that you [...]
Children and Teen Should Stay Away From Cell Phones
Mercola asked: Exposures to devices such as cell phones are very risky to everyone especially to children and teens. It is because of the side effects from radio frequency radiation. People have been warned that children below eight years of age should only use cell phones during emergencies, and teen agers should limit their call to 10 minutes only.Cell phones are designed to transmit radio waves in all directions because base stations can be located in any direction with respect to phone users. This means that portions of the radio waves they produce are directed towards your body.However, there is a safe and effective device that can protect you from the harmful radiation caused by mobile devices. It is called – Ferret Beads. But what exactly is Ferret Bead?A Ferrite Bead is simply a hollow bead or cylinder made of ferrite, which is a semi-magnetic substance made from iron oxide (rust) alloyed with other metals. It is most commonly used with computer cables, where it is slipped over the cable while the cable is being made, or snapped around the cable in two pieces after the cable is made. In a typical computer system, found in a home or office, [...]
Water Purification Technology – What to Look for
Bob Goodhand asked: Many experts believe that the water purification technology used in many locations around the country needs to be vastly improved. Some of the methods of water purification that are in use today are decades old and many facilities have been in operation for the same length of time.But, until water purification technology used by public utilities is upgraded, we can protect our homes and our families. While public systems have mostly stayed the same, the point of use or in-home methods of water purification have continued to improve. One method is distillation.Distillation was not first developed as a water purification technology, but as a method of increasing the alcoholic content of fermented beverages. Over the years, it has been widely used in homes and industries and is still being sold today.The disadvantages of distillation methods of water purification are several. First, it removes nearly all trace minerals and researchers have concluded that drinking de-mineralized water is bad for your health. The digestion is disturbed and nutritional deficiencies can occur.Second, chemical contamination is on the rise, but distillers do not remove chemical contaminants that have a lower boiling point or that can be carried through the tubes along [...]
Computer Vision Syndrome (cvs)
Aakash Shah asked: Computer vision syndrome is a very common problem detected among the people working on computers. Children working on computers at home or school as well as the working people related to computer are its targets. This happens due to prolonged computer usage which may stress you eyes and result in impaired vision.The main reason for computer vision syndrome to be caused is the different reaction of the eyes and brain to the words on screen than those on paper. You’ll notice that a person with healthy eyes will not face problem in focusing on black letters printed on paper than those with hampered vision. But our eyes feel difficulty in focusing on the characters on the computer screen as these are bright at the centre and do not have well defined edges. So they tend to drift to the resting point of accommodation also known as RPA. This continuous drifting of eyes leads to staring and tiring them as therefore hampering the eyesight.Symptoms of computer vision syndrome:You may not even have an idea of being affected by computer vision syndrome. Here are a few symptoms by which you can judge your eyes and of your little ones [...]
How Water Purification Technology Cleans Your Tap Water Economically
Larry L. Taylor asked: With today’s water purification technology we can have the healthiest drinking water possible. Every company will tell you that the methods of water purification that they use are the best. Let’s look at the different methods of water purifying. Then I’ll show you what really is the one best for you.DistillationDistillation is one of the oldest methods of water purification. In brief, water is passed over a heated coil, causing it to vaporize. The steam rises and is transferred to a cooling chamber, where it once again becomes liquid. Inorganic compounds, such as lead, calcium, magnesium and other minerals are left behind. Bacteria are destroyed. Chemical contaminants such as chlorine, pesticides and herbicides are vaporized along with the water, because their boiling point is lower and so enter the cooling chamber along with the water. Water purification technology has advanced beyond the distillation method, as the need to remove chemical contaminants has increased over the years.Reverse OsmosisReverse Osmosis is another of the older methods of water purification. It has been around for over fifty years.It works by forcing pressurized water through a semi-permeable porous membrane. Inorganic compounds are removed by this system, as they are with distillation, but [...]
