06 Mar
Posted by Alex as Fitness and Health, Food
Ever got constipated? Then you’re probably lacking fiber in your diet. Not getting enough fiber increases your risk of developing cancer in your digestive track. Fiber scrubs your guts clean keeping it working fine. And that’s the bottom line. So better start taking more fiber.
An easy start is to switch from white bread [...]
05 Mar
Posted by Alex as Crafts and Hobbies, Fitness and Health, Games, Sports, and Leisure
Ever gone ice fishing? I should’ve posted this some other time, but what the heck.
Fish hooks can be really dangerous and accidents during fishing do happen. Let’s face it, getting pricked by a fish hook stings and double that pain when the barb gets in you. It’s best to seek professional medical help if [...]
Here’s a list to check whether your hearing may be impaired or not:
People tell you you’re not listening.
People complain that your radio or TVs volume is set too high.
You hear men better than women.
You have trouble hearing
Try this: rub your forefinger against your thumb and place it near your ear. You can’t hear [...]
02 Mar
Posted by Alex as Attitude and Outlook, Business, Fitness and Health, Work and Career
It has been a long-drawn discussion whether all of these advances in technology has made us fat, particularly office junkies who spend a good part of our lives hacking away at keyboards and staring at monitor screens.
Perhaps the only movement you’d do is to walk towards the coffee dispenser to drown vats of [...]
As a follow-up on my office ergonomics tips for business owners post, I’m posting this one on telephones.
I’ve seen far too many front desk people cradle phones between their shoulder and neck. It’s really bad for them. So if you ever do that, you might want to consider these tips on phone ergonomics:
Don’t cradle [...]
27 Feb
Posted by Alex as Alternative Lifestyles, Behavior and Ethics, Fitness and Health, Games, Sports, and Leisure, Home and Garden
Amazing. Guys would love this thing. No more coolers beside the sofa (or maybe you’re too lazy to even get one). Perfect. Another reason to be a beer-bellied couch potato. See? Even bums can still “streamline” their lives.
Watch the Beer Launching Fridge:
Drink moderately.
27 Feb
Posted by Alex as Attitude and Outlook, Business, Computers, Fitness and Health, Work and Career
Starting a small business may force you to beg and borrow rather than invest immediately on high-end stuff. And there’s a good reason for that. You really have to manage you cash flow first.
But what if you workers will be sitting on worn-out chairs? Sooner or later, they’ll be complaining about bad backs. Discomfort, [...]
If you want to reach a ripe old age, content and healthy, better keep in mind these tips:
Stop smoking. If you don’t smoke, don’t even think about it!
Exercise daily. It takes about 45 minutes of vigorous activity to maintain weight.
Avoid fatty foods.
Drink moderately. Beer’s good. But not a whole keg!
Heed danger signs.
Never drink and [...]
27 Feb
Posted by Alex as Attitude and Outlook, Fitness and Health, Work and Career
I know the feeling of just being stuck in your desk for a good part of the office day rushing some important reports or business plan. If stress has crept up on you, then you better relax a bit. But you’ve got not much time, right? How about thirty seconds?
Here’s one good stretching exercise [...]
I’ve never been pepper sprayed and thank goodness I’ve never been. Some wannabe Jackass cast member friends of mine tried it out once and they swear they don’t want to be sprayed again. Must be some smartening experience, huh?
But if you’re unfortunate to be sprayed accidentally, here are first aid steps to pepper spray [...]
18 Feb
Posted by Alex as Fitness and Health, Food, Home and Garden, Kitchen
For bums and people on the go, the best appliance in your kitchen will be the microwave oven. It makes everything so quick and easy, minus the hassles of cleaning up pots and pans. Plus, you’re not dealing with open flame, so what can go wrong, right? Plenty.
17 Feb
Posted by Alex as Fitness and Health, The Web
It’s quite weird how you can watch people’s heads getting blown off in YouTube but show a tutorial for breast examination with nipples showing and you get Xed by YouTube. Bah!
British doctor Chris Steele, posted video showing how women can examine themselves for signs of breast cancer and another showing how men can check [...]
12 Feb
Posted by Alex as Fitness and Health, Sex and Relationships
Yes, if you’re British and can’t get it up, don’t worry, here’s a treat for you starting Valentine’s. BBC reported that:
Viagra will be available on the High Street without a prescription from 14 February.
Boots the chemist is introducing a trial scheme at three of its branches in Manchester.
Men aged between 30 and 65 will [...]
06 Feb
Posted by Alex as Fitness and Health, Sex and Relationships
With Valentine’s approaching real quick, a good many of you may be planning for a night of sweet lovin’. But remember, apart from the date, the food, and the presents, engaging in safe sex would be one of the ways to show you care.
And one of the easiest ways is using a condom. Call [...]
05 Feb
Posted by Alex as Attitude and Outlook, Fitness and Health, Work and Career
Who ever said that napping in the office is for slackers? Surely it depends on when and how you take your naps. But after pulling a late night in the office last night, how will you be able to muster enough strength to get through another day? And the rising competitive nature of the [...]