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Are You Aware Of Your Screen Time Usage?
Most of us are accompanied by various screens throughout the day, from mobile phones and tablets to laptops or desktops and TV’s. So many of us are addicted to some form of screen, although we’d hate to admit it. In today’s digital age, our ‘screen’ is the main constant in our lives.
Before adding in all the time at home, UK office workers spend almost 1,700 hours a year staring at a computer screen, findings show. Sound worrying? Let’s take a deeper look at the health impacts and consider whether it’s possible to make some real changes, to benefit our wellbeing.
Too much screen time causes digital eye strain
Everyone is aware that spending long hours in front of the screen is unhealthy, but not all will know that it can actually lead to illness. Computer vision syndrome (CVS) is also known as digital eye strain and caused by prolonged periods of looking at electronic devices such as computers, tablets and phones. The syndrome can result in several symptoms including:
- Eyestrain
- Headaches
- Blurred vision
- Neck and shoulder pain
But why does this occur?
When the eyes spend extended periods of time looking at a screen, they are forced to work harder. Unlike reading from a book or a newspaper, in which the words are more distinguished and sharply defined, the contrast on a screen is significantly reduced and the likes of glare bouncing back from the screen pose more of a threat to an uninterrupted view.
Those who already suffer from poor vision and use eye-sight correction such as glasses or contact lenses are the most likely to be affected by CVS. Studies have found that even those who don’t usually require a general eye prescription may benefit from glasses specifically designed for use in front of the screen to prevent damage.
CVS can be treated through the administration of solution although often simply adjusting the way you view your screen can owe to a reduction in damage to the eye. Simple changes, such as altering your display settings, regularly exercising your eyes and taking frequent breaks from staring at the screen can all prevent the strain caused. Most employers should also have guidelines instructing you on how to set up your workstation appropriately.
Can you make realistic changes to reduce your screen time?
With all the technological advancements, it almost seems like back-tracking to suggest that you should put aside the phones and tablets in exchange for a book, but it’s not. Scientific research has shown that by reading from a physical book or newspaper as opposed to an e-book or your digital copy, you absorb more information. This owes to two main reasons. Firstly, you get less distracted, mostly due to the fact the internet isn’t right at your fingers and secondly, having the material in your hands help you visualise just how much you’ve read.
Similarly, if you’ve been working in a job all day that involves focusing on a computer screen and you’re equating to that aforementioned 1,700 hours, then use the evenings to give your eyes a rest. Findings suggest that using a blue light before sleep can disrupt with your melatonin and circadian cycles, making the process of getting to sleep a whole lot harder. On the other hand, reading some print is deemed an age-old remedy for those struggling with getting some shut-eye.
No one is proposing that we scrap all the digital technologies that make our day-to-day life so much better, however, it is worth reassessing the time spent looking at a screen and whether it essential – looking at the same posts repeatedly isn’t.
Turn your phone onto aeroplane mode at 9 pm, keep track of your time spent on social media, and take in the view straight ahead as opposed to looking down.
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India Really Needs to Learn About the Innovative Environmental Policies and Measures Adopted by These Countries to Preserve its Climate
We all are very well aware of the fact that country like India is topping the list of air pollution, deforestation in order to build giant buildings all over the city. The population is increasing day by day and thus contributing to causing more and more pollution. These situations have really become a matter of concern that needs to be addressed as soon as possible to save the climate. On the other side countries like Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway are really taking some of the innovative steps to bring the transformation. India needs to adopt such environmental measures and plans to become pollution-free.
Let’s have a closer look at what innovative steps has been taken by these countries that have really helped them to preserve their climate.
1. Sweden
via: Built Offsite
Swedish city is building a unique kind of passive houses to completely eliminate CO2 emissions by 2050. These passive houses are made up of wooden frames and thick walls which keeps cold air outside and human-generated heat (cooking, gadget use, human activities) inside.
2. Denmark
via: Iris/Scanpix
This country follows the rule of ‘No helmet, No Problem rule’, which mean that don’t make use of pollution causing vehicles in the city. In 2014, the city also has introduced a campaign in order to encourage citizens to make use of bicycles instead of other vehicles to curb pollution. They also focussed on modernizing public transport by cleaning up the buses and railway systems.
3. Malta
via: Memoori
A sustainable vision development adopted by Malta under which it has decided to swap its primary source of energy from fuel oil to natural gas. Nearly 70% of energy is obtained from natural gas and the rest from other kinds of renewable sources.
4. Norway
via: Getty Images
Norway’s groundbreaking move to ban deforestation has made a global impact. It is the first country which has decided to become deforestation-free. Even the companies are also taking part in this pledge as they have decided to procure such goods that are linked to deforestation.
5. Morocco, Kenya, and Rwanda
via: Business Insider The countries like Morocco, Kenya, and Rwanda have stopped making use of plastic bags. Tamil Nadu is also preparing to follow the same suit.
6. Ireland
via: Dublin Inquirer / Photo by Lois Kapila
Ireland has invested a huge amount in a national waste programme in 2017 which has helped farmers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through technological advancements and innovation. Also, it constantly monitors the quality of water in their lakes and rivers to improve the quality over time.
7. Finland
via: REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay/File Photo
This country is aiming to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035 under a plan announced by the country’s new coalition government. Under this plan, nuclear power will continue to provide Finland with low –carbon energy to strengthen the quality of climate by reducing carbon emission to achieve climate neutrality.
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The First-ever Circus Roncalli in Germany Makes Use of 3D Holograms Instead of Real Animals to Stop Animal Abuse
Can you imagine a circus without horses, elephants, lions, and tigers? Obviously not. Since ages, we have been making use of real animals as a means of entertainment which is actually not correct and a very cruel act towards the animals. In order to stop the animal abuse, a group of German performance group has started making use of 3D holograms instead of using the real animals completely.
Taking this noble step to show some love and courtesy towards animals, Circus Roncalli in Germany has become the first ever circus to entertain masses without dealing with live animals.
The public is appraising their efforts and respect their decision to end the cruelty against the animals.
Circus Roncalli which was founded in 1976 has phased out the use of animals and now they have started making use of projections to entertain the audience.
via: Bored Panda
The circus has decided to transform the things entirely so that it could help and contribute towards fighting against the innocent animals that are getting tortured and ill-treated for so long in the industry.
via: Metro
The circus shows elephants, horses, and even a goldfish, but they are all made up of holograms. The circus makes use of the 3D holographic images from projectors to fill an arena which is 105 feet wide and 16 feet deep with clever special effects so that the whole audience can see (According to reports).
via: Metro
The amazing holographic experience was created by circus Roncalli’s agency TAG/TRAUM in association with Bluebox partnership with Optoma.
The step follows a bill that was passed in the UK which has banned circuses to make use of live animals as a source of entertainment for the public.
The move taken by them has been appreciated on social media:
there’s a circus in germany that uses holograms instead of real animals to stop animal abuse and i just wanna know who’s taking me to germany
— kylie (@pxladins) June 4, 2019
Circus in Germany uses Holograms instead of animals to stop the mistreatment!!!!
AND IT LOOKS BETTER 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 pic.twitter.com/mL6bH9Hyfg— DRACARYS 🔥🔥🔥🐉 (@sooitskara) June 1, 2019
This is so brilliant to see! I can only imagine what those poor circus animals go through every single day especially just for pure entertainment and profit in pockets. Smiles on kids faces with a magic filled experience rather than tortured animals,… https://t.co/uNUMQjINND
— Ivy Janelle (@ivy_dawson) June 5, 2019
More info: Circus Roncalli
The scorching heat outside is sure making us stick to our bedrooms. Air conditioners seem to be the best human invention ever, nowadays. But sticking at home doesn’t always happen. We need to get out and confront the merciless sun which leaves us dehydrated, tanned and sometimes with sunburns. Let’s not mention the threat of skin cancer. At this point, we want to buy a sunscreen which is really high on SPF but that doesn’t come cheap and puts the whole in our pocket. So it is heat, tanned skin and murder to the wallet.
Not anymore, as we have found out about such super foods that can provide you natural sun protection. Munch on!
1. Flax Seeds
Flax seeds can be eaten as snacks or sprinkled onto the salad. Eat them anyway as they are best to protect from sunburn and skin cancer.
2. Red Globe Grapes
Image by PublicDomainImages from Pixabay
Red grapes can lessen oxidative damage from UVB exposure. Presence of phytonutrients helps to protect from sun damage.
3. Watermelon
Image by Steve Buissinne from Pixabay
Watermelon not just hydrates your body but also, save you from harmful UV rays. This is no doubt a bets summer fruit.
4. Orange/Lime
These are rich in vitamin C and can reduce the chances of sunburn. All citrus fruits are great for summer.
5. Walnut
Image by Pera Detlic from Pixabay
Walnuts are great food and help to protect against sunburn. Eat a handful of them a day and keep skin problems at bay.
6. Almond
Image by Steve Buissinne from Pixabay
Not only walnuts but almond is also a great dry fruit to help from protecting from skin problems caused by UV.
7. Dark chocolate
Image by Alexander Stein from Pixabay
You definitely didn’t see that coming, right? Well, dark chocolate provides protection against sunburn. Need not to mention that it is already known for several skin benefits.
8. Green Tea
Green tea has already become popular for several health benefits. Another benefit of it is that it protects your skin from UV rays.
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