Sunday 27 March 2011

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Monday 7 March 2011

Headache When Watching 3D Movies Could be a Sign of Eye Problem


People with eye muscle problems, in which the eyes are not pointed at the same object, have trouble processing 3D images. Whether your eyesight is 20/20 or less than perfect, watching a 3-D movie isn’t going to cause any vision damage, according to experts like Anshel and Tychsen. There have been worries that watching movies with poor ambient lighting may precipitate an acute glaucoma attack.  “Getting a headache at a movie isn’t harmful, but it is symptomatic of subnormal vision,” Tychsen said. “If it happens, that might be a good sign it’s time to visit an eye doctor.”
Watching 3D films can cause dizziness, headache and nauseaWatching 3D films can cause dizziness, headache and nausea
According to Dr Wang who founded Eye Doctor Singapore, a popular website that advises the public about eye health,  people who have lazy eyes, squints, lack of stereovision or have poor vision in one or both eyes i.e. cataracts, glaucoma or age-related macular degeneration will not be able to enjoy the 3D effects. People who have problems in combining the shadows in both eye  in general will experience typical symptoms while watching a 3D movie.
Some private enquiries also questioned if 3D movies may precipitate or worsen refractive errors such as myopia- a dreaded problem among parents with young children. As many people complain of dizziness  while watching the a 3D movie and blame the 3D glasses as the cause. But it known that 3D movies could be used to test whether we have a healthy eye or not. If you feel dizzy when watching 3D movies it could be a sign that your eyes are damaged.
As for the accompanying parents, presbyopia is an ageing process affecting the accommodation, which facilitates near work therefore 3D movies like 2D movies do not have negative impact progression of refractive errors. According to the American Optometric Association (AOA), one between 3 people have vision problems that made them unable to enjoy the effects of three-dimensional (3D) movies. Those with visual motion hypersensitivity may experience symptoms include dizziness, headache, nausea and vomiting from watching these movies.
3D movies could be used to test whether we have a healthy eye3D movies could be used to test whether we have a healthy eye
A check on the market shows that there are two types of glasses available for watching 3D shows, namely, the active Shutter Glass and Polarized 3D Glass. Likewise no adverse effects have been reported for Active Shutter Glass. AOA recorded 56 per cent of residents aged 18 to 38 years old has problems to synergize vision in both eyes. “The 3D effect will be felt when the brain successfully combines the shadow that is formed in both eyes. 3D movies could actually be used to test this capability,” said Dr. Dominick Maino from Illinois Eye Institutes.
The type of disorder that causes such symptoms are as follows:
  • Amblyopia or lazy eye, which occurs when the ability to see in both eyes are not balanced. Ability of one eye is not as good in the other eye.
  • Strabismus or crossed eyes, is when eye movement can not sync or be in rhythm.
  • Convergence insufficiency or inability of the eye to focus on one point at a certain distance.
The three types of disorders are often not realized although it can be cured by an eye doctor. If at first difficult to detect, now symptoms that appear when watching a 3D movie can be used as an initial guide for three types of interference.  “The 3-D technology taps into our depth perception,” said Dr. Lawrence Tychsen, ophthalmologist in chief at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. “To fully appreciate depth in a 3-D movie, you need equally clear vision in both eyes. Even a small misalignment could contribute to those symptoms of discomfort.

Tuesday 15 February 2011

Why Do You Get Hungry In Cold Weather.


Ever wondered why restaurants are always cold? That’s because we tend to eat more in cooler environments. Lower temperatures tricks your body into thinking it needs more calories to burn in order to keep your body warm. That is the reason why many people often feels hungry during a cold weather temperature. To normalize the changes in temperature, a lot of  fuel or large energy is required. Therefore, when located in cold areas the body will burn energy more quickly so it makes people feel hungry.
Ever wondered why restaurants are always coldEver wondered why restaurants are always cold
The old saying is, “Feed a cold, starve a fever,” and it’s quite accurate because your body is cranking through those calories as it not only fights your cold, but also tries to keep your body temperature up. Rapid energy burning will make the body sends hunger signals. The same thing happens after swimming. This is because the water used for swimming is usually cooler than the surrounding air.
Physiological hunger is the one which is triggered by the level of energy in your body (or sugar in your blood), and the food in your stomach – the lack of food/energy causes secretion of hunger inducing hormones (such as ghrelin) which tells your brain that your body needs more food.
cold miserable weather make you hungrycold miserable weather make you hungry
From psychology view, winter times, and miserable days do make you hungry. It is a fact, this is cos when you are trapped inside and it is raining, you get bord really quickly and have nothing to do and the only thing there is to do is eat. This is simply being bord! Everyone does it but many not realize.

Monday 10 January 2011

Drinking Cold Water After Exercising Is Good


There have been myths saying that people should drink cold water after exercisingbecause it can be dangerous. There’s no harm in drinking ice-cold water when you exercise. In fact, cold fluids empty from the stomach faster than warm ones, so they’re faster at replacing water lost through sweating.
Drinking Cold Water After Exercising Is Good
Drinking Cold Water After Exercising Is Good
That “can have an immediate effect of cooling off the body’s core” during exercise, says William Evans, PhD, director of the Nutrition, Metabolism, and Exercise Laboratory at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. American College of Sports Medicine also recommend to consume cold water or other cold drinks during or after exercising.
Water palatability is influenced by several factors including temperature and flavoring.While most individuals prefer cool water, the preferred water temperature is influenced by cultural and learned behaviors. The most pleasurable water temperature during recovery from exercise was 5C, although when water was ingested in large quantities, a temperature of ~15-21C was preferred.
It is therefore reasonable to expect that the effect of flavoring and water temperature should increase fluid consumption during exercise, although there is insufficient evidence to support this hypothesis. During and after exercising, a person would want toimmediately replace body fluids which are lost through sweat. Therefore, consuming cold water and cold sports drinks are preferred.
During and after doing heavy physical exercise, the body is in a state high metabolic activity and the various activities going on in the body life Carbohydrate and Fat burning, increased blood supply to the Muscular tissue, then higher heart rate supply and high side contractions of the stomach and other hollow organs is at a faster rate and after exercises it gradually comes down and can take nearly twenty minutes to half hour to calm down.
people should drink cool water after exercising
people should drink cool water after exercising
But there are temperature limits. Do not drink water that is too cold. How cold is the temperature of  the water which is recommended? Cold water meant here is a cool water and ideal for consumption, having a temperature of about 15 degrees Celsius or 59 degrees Fahrenheit.
This condition is the same with a glass of water added with 2-3 ice cubes. So cold water meant here is not very cold water which comes from the freezer. The need to consume water while exercising is important and indispensable. Because when we do those activities, the body release more fluid than usual through perspiration.
The best indicator on whether your body is getting enough water is urine color. If your urine is dark yellow, chances are you’re not getting enough water. If you pass clear to very light colored yellow urine, your fluid intake is adequate. Remember that urine color in the morning will always be a little darker. Another indicator is thirst.