Give your Eyes a Break with the 20-20-20 Rule
21 jul 2010
Do you work at the computer for long hours? Learn about software that can help you reduce eye-strain, RSI and other computer related stress!
Health
Want Some Fresh Air? Get These Indoor Plants for your Home
20 oct 2009
This presentation by environmentalist Kamal Meattle talks about how you can grow your fresh air at home and office buildings using some commonly available indoor plants.
Google Trends to track Diseases
11 nov 2008
Google Flu Trends uses Google search trends to track and warn people about the spread of communicable diseases.
Currently it only provides US based trends for influenza, but Google plans to make it available world-wide for more diseases.
Reduce Appetite: How to Eat Less Food
03 jul 2007
The Japanese rule- According to a Japanese rule to control hunger you should eat until you are 80% full. Then wait for 20 minutes and see if you are willing to have more.
What Makes Us Feel Hungry and Over-Eat ?
06 jun 2007
Your stomach may be full but you still crave something else. TIME points out several ways our bodies tell us we’re hungry even when we’re not.
Even after eating a large meal, we often “make room” for dessert, because a desire for sweets hasn’t been satisfied.
Back Problems ? Switch to a Desktop Computer
04 jun 2007
Laptops or notebook computers are more likely to be used incorrectly than a desktop computer. Chiropractors recommend the use of a docking station, which links a laptop to another screen and keyboard, or a stand which raises the screen to a higher level.