Health
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Learn How to Treat a Jellyfish Sting With This Handy GraphicHealth 2016. 6. 25. 13:35
If you’re heading to the beach this summer, mind the wildlife. Jellyfish stings are awful. This handy graphic shows you how to treat the wound if you find yourself stung by one. This graphic from the Art of Manliness walks you through the basic steps of treating a jellyfish sting. The basics, like rinsing with saltwater and scraping the stingers out with a credit card, are things you can do righ..
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How Do You Sleep in the Friday Open Thread?Health 2016. 6. 25. 13:31
Welcome to the Friday Open Thread hosted by your friendly neighborhood Hackerspace, Lifehacker’s reader-run community. Lifehacker shares this thread to their site so we get the most traffic today, but we’re open all week! Today is a very special day, for it marks the introduction of WEEKLY THEMES. From now on, the host of the Friday Open Thread will select a theme that applies until the next ope..
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You Don't Need to Fast Before Cholesterol Tests, New Guidelines SuggestHealth 2016. 6. 17. 23:58
I always dread getting my cholesterol levels tested, because historically, the test requires that I fast for at least eight hours beforehand. And if you’re like me, that makes for an extra cranky test subject. Thankfully, recent international guidelines say that it’s okay to skip the fast. The recommendation for non-fasted blood samples comes from several large-scale, population-based studies of..
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Three Theories of Why You Dance When You Have to PeeHealth 2016. 6. 17. 23:56
The pee dance is an ancient tradition. You’re waiting for the bathroom, and for some reason you start wiggling around. The How to Do Everything podcast spoke with Dr. Peter Lechman to take a look at some of the theories of why we do this weird behavior. Lechman breaks down each theory like so: One theory is a rhythmic displacement behavior. We do various rhythmic things when we’re faced with con..
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What to Do When Visiting a Smoggy CityHealth 2016. 6. 16. 14:55
Some places are tough to visit because of environmental factors, like air pollution, but that doesn’t have to stop you from crossing a city off your bucket list. Here’s what you can do to protect yourself while still enjoying your destination. You probably already know some good things to do, such as planning indoor activities to stay out of the smog, like visiting museums, or seeking out green ..
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Why E-Cigarettes Explode, and How You Can Vape SafelyHealth 2016. 6. 16. 14:54
In 2015, a man was hospitalized with critical injuries after his e-cigarette exploded in his face. Another victim suffered severe burns on his hands, a hole in his tongue, and knocked out teeth. Here’s why and how e-cigarettes can literally blow up on you, and what you can do to minimize your risk.Admittedly, to say that e-cigarettes “explode” sounds over the top, but this video shows that somet..
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Running Isn’t CheapHealth 2016. 6. 15. 14:06
Running is simple: just lace up some shoes and go, right? We’ve even told you that you don’t need to buy expensive shoes. But even if you seek out the clothes, shoes, and races with the lowest price tags, it’s hard to keep your overall budget down. Here’s why, and what you can do.Saving money on running isn’t impossible, but beginner runners should be skeptical of the fiction that running is an ..
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The Container Your Berries Come In Can Tell You About Their HealthHealth 2016. 6. 11. 09:43
Unlike some trickier fruits, berries are relatively easy to judge for ripeness. Their color is a good indicator, but, as the Kitchn points out, there are some subtle signs that berries are about to spoil.Oddly enough, the container can be an indicator of a berry gone bad. They explain: The container they’re in is wet or stained. That’s probably a sign of overripe, mushy berries in the bottom of ..