Do you stare at a computer, smartphone or laptop screen all day with no breaks? You’re putting yourself at risk of sustaining some serious eye damage. The constant strain on your eyes can produce eye fatigue. The Canadian Association of Optometrists suggests an oh-so-simple health hack to prevent serious damages: follow the 20-20-20 rule
Doctors recommend, “Every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break and focus your eyes on something at least 20 feet away.” See? Piece of cake.
2. Stuffy Nose No More, Use An Onion!
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There’s nothing more aggravating in this world than a congested nose. Onions could help clear out all that horrible stuffiness. Simply cut raw onions and leave them on your nightstand when you sleep. Onions contain a compound called quercetin, which has anti-inflammatory and anti-histamine properties that can clear out congested sinuses.
If you happen to be in bed and are experiencing some dizziness, place one foot on the ground below you. This is said to help your brain recalculate your position.
4. Cuss Loudly When You Get Hurt (Sorry, Mom!)
Research indicates that swearing can increase our pain tolerance and heart rate and decrease our pain perception as compared to non-swearing (7). So the next time you happen to fall down, don’t feel too guilty for dropping the F-bomb.
5. Been Having Issues Falling Asleep?
If you’ve been having trouble sleeping, follow this simple hack: blink rapidly for 60 seconds. This can allegedly tire your eyes and help you catch some shut-eye.
