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IN THE KNOW
4 WELLNESS FOR ALL
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of your health
Here’s an app to bring some cheer to glaucoma patients: MyEyeDrops. The app which can be downloaded from the App Store and Google Play, allows users to select their medication — with accompanying photographs — from a list. They can then set alerts to remind themselves to apply the correct number of
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chargeidea because you are not seeing what is going on underneath the nail polish,” said Dr Chris Adigun, an assistant professor of dermatology at the New York University School of Medicine in New York City.
That means problems occurring under the nail, such as an infection, could be left undetected and lead to a delay in diagnosis and treatment.
Dr Adigun suggested that women with recurring nail problems should use traditional nail polish instead of the gel type. They should also rehydrate their nails with a moisturising product such as petroleum jelly.
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drops to the correct eye.Many glaucoma patients are on lifelong
medication, but many often forget to apply their eye drops, according to a 2011 survey by the Singapore National Eye Centre, which developed the app.
The app’s other features include showing users the correct way of putting eye drops by way of a video; allowing them to listen to instructions through an audio function; and allowing multiple users and caregivers to be alerted.
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use traditional nail polish instead of the
their nails with a moisturising product
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THIS WON’T GEL They are durable and long-lasting — no wonder women love gel manicures.But a note of caution: Frequent manicures of this nature can cause nail thinning, brittleness, peeling and cracking.
The UV light used to ‘cure’ the gel is a risk factor for skin cancer, while photo damage from the UV light can cause cosmetic changes in the skin surrounding the nails.
“Any manicure left in place for an extended period of time is not a good
Even Carrie Bradshaw could not escape the perils of wearing high heels. Actress Sarah Jessica Parker, who played the iconic character in Sex and the City, has been reported as having said that her feet have been mangled, no thanks to the years of wearing high heels on the set of the TV series. Her revelation serves as a sobering reminder of the (fashionable) health hazards. Here are four top dangers:
HIGH HEELS Teetering about on 15-cm stilettos for a prolonged period of time can cause more than just discomfort. It can also lead to posture problems, increase the risk of strain injuries, muscle fatigue and foot deformity.
FLIP-FLOPS These beach sandals, which offers no arch support or heel cushioning, force you to ‘adapt’ the way you walk. Thus, you may end up having joint pain, shin splints and orthopaedic problems.
TIGHT JEANS They may be a fashionista’s favourite but skin-tight denim and other close-fi tting trousers can cause nerve compression, resulting in tingling or numb thighs. For men, such tight trousers can cause overheating of the testes, and lead to a lowered sperm count and fertility problems.
BRA Wearing the wrong bra size can lead to health problems such as back, neck and breast pain, breathing diffi culties, poor posture, skin irritation, circulation problems and even irritable bowel syndrome.
Fashionable perils
high heels
tight jeans
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skin-tight denim and other close-fi tting trousers can cause nerve
Wearing the wrong bra size can lead to health problems
If you have problems getting a good night’s
sleep, here’s a pill-free solution: Just move it,
move it! People who exercise, whether light or
vigorous, early in the day or right before bed,
sleep better than people who don’t exercise at
all, according to a poll by the US National Sleep
Foundation (NSF).More than three quarters of exercisers said
their sleep quality was very good or fairly good,
compared with just over half of non-exercisers.
The online poll finds that for problem
sleepers, regular exercise, meditation, yoga and
deep-breathing exercises helped a lot. Other
simple lifestyle changes, like waking up at the
same time every day, taking time to unwind
before bedtime, and using a white-noise
machine helped too.“People who sleep better report exercising
more, and people who exercise tend to sleep
better,” said Mr Matthew Buman, assistant
professor of exercise and wellness at Arizona
State University and NSF poll task force
member. “We know that life is very busy for
many people. They’re not getting enough sleep
and they’re also not getting enough exercise.”
LET’S MOVE IT, MOVE IT
Bra
ISSUE 4 5
IN THE KNOW
6 WELLNESS FOR ALL
xxis xxis Affairs of the heartIf you don’t want a broken heart, try not to get all
stressed up. Prolonged stress and disasters can raise
“fi ght or fl ight” hormones that affect blood pressure,
blood sugar and other things in ways that make heart
trouble more likely, doctors say. They also provoke
anger and helplessness and spur heart-harming
behaviors like eating or drinking too much, reported
the Associated Press.
“We’re starting to connect emotions with
cardiovascular risk markers,” said Dr Nieca
Goldberg, a cardiologist at NYU Langone
Medical Center.She was referring to studies which have found
higher rates of cardiac problems among American
war veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder
(PTSD), hurricane victims in New Orleans, US
and Greeks grappling with their country’s
fi nancial turmoil.“Twenty years ago PTSD was a term reserved for
combat veterans. We have come to realise now that
PTSD is actually a much more common disorder,”
said Dr Ramin Ebrahimi, a cardiologist at the Greater
Los Angeles VA Medical Center.
It can happen to those who suffer trauma such
as being raped, robbed at gunpoint or in a serious
accident, he added.
stressprovokes anger and helplessness and spur
heart-harming behaviors
No stress for a healthy heart
Meat lovers, bewareWant to live longer? Then you might want to eat less of sausages, ham and bacon. The salt and chemicals used to preserve such processed meats may damage your health. A study of half a million people across Europe concluded that diets high in processed meats were linked to cardiovascular disease, cancer and early deaths, reported the BBC. Despite the sobering findings, there is still hope yet for meat lovers. Ms Tracy Parker, a heart health dietitian with the British Heart Foundation, said red meat can still be enjoyed as part of a balanced diet. Her advice: “Opting for leaner cuts and using healthier cooking methods such as grilling will help to keep your heart healthy. If you eat lots of processed meat, try to vary your diet with other protein choices such as chicken, fish or lentils.”
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Here’s a healthy way to mark your birthday, graduation, wedding anniversary or even divorce: Throw a yoga or pole-dancing party. Gyms in the United States are offering such fi tness parties — where guests and host work up a sweat — reported Reuters.
At Crunch, a national fi tness chain in New York, pole-dancing parties are among the most-requested fi tness parties — mostly attended by young women in their 20s and 30s.
Crunch fi tness instructor Courtney Alexander said her private pole dancing parties are much like her group fi tness pole dancing classes, except with more giggling.
And heading for a fi tness class instead of after-work drinks is a growing trend for women in work-related situations, said fi tness and yoga instructor Magen Banwart.
At business conferences, historically driven by parties, dinners and cocktail hours, more time and money is being spent on healthy events.
Party with a diff erence
The blind can now see again — at least partially — thanks to the “bionic eye”. The Argus II system is designed to help patients with retinitis pigmentosa (RP) — a rare genetic disorder that damages and kills light-processing cells in the retina.
The “bionic eye” includes a small video camera and a transmitter mounted on a pair of glasses. It also has a video processing unit and an implanted retinal prosthesis that replaces the function of degenerated cells in the retina.
While Argus II does not restore vision to patients, it may allow them to detect light and dark in the environment, helping them in identifying the location or movement of objects or people.
Argus II, which is already available in several European countries for €73,000 (about S$117,920), was given the FDA’s stamp of approval in earlier this year.
The bionic eye is here, FOR REAL