A plug for hearing: imagination may dim loud noise

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People who imagined wearing earmuffs when exposed to loud noise experienced less temporary hearing loss than people who did not imagine wearing earmuffs. People who imagined wearing ear protection may have decreased the pain of the loud noise without affecting the blood flow to the ear.

Health aspects, Hearing loss, Imagery (Psychology)

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Sight better: prescription could mean smarter computing

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Headaches that come after using a computer for a while, might be alleviated if prescription reading glasses were used. The consumer need not wear them all of the time, but limit usage to online time. Other ergonomics factors to consider for comfort at the keyboard, are discussed.

Care and treatment, Usage, Eye, Eyeglasses, Human-computer interaction

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Don't let your body run dry: halting the innocent-looking habits that can pull the plug on your health

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Dehydration, if left untreated, can lead to elevated body temperature and heart-rhythm disturbances. Symptoms of dehydration include dizziness, fatigue, cramps and nausea. Sixty-four ounces of fluid intake a day is the minimum amount necessary to maintain good health.

Dehydration (Physiology), Water in the body, Body water

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