Tag Archives: health

Common Laptop/Netbook Positions to Avoid

Posted on December 19, 2009 by Subby

The illustration above—from weblog Core77′s netbook case study—highlights ten common usage positions and the pain points you’re asking for down the road with each. No one wants glowing red joints! Interestingly, the most comfortable position, according to the study, is … Continue reading →

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Easy Dispensers

Posted on November 17, 2009 by Subby
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Save yourself, Stop showering

Posted on October 13, 2009 by Subby

Image by Martin-James via Flickr While it is rarely a problem for most healthy people, those with weakened immune systems, like the elderly, pregnant women or those who are fighting off other diseases, can be susceptible to infection. They may … Continue reading →

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Stop traumatising your kids!

Posted on September 12, 2009 by Subby

Image via Wikipedia Children with a lower self-esteem, those who felt less in control of their lives, and those who worried often were more likely to gain weight over the next 20 years, the results showed. Professor David Collier, who … Continue reading →

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H1N1 a month in

Posted on June 26, 2009 by Subby

So we got our first case a month back, 27th May. How are we doing now? SINGAPORE: The H1N1 virus continues its spread in Singapore. The Health Ministry confirmed 95 new cases on Thursday, raising the total infected to 315. … Continue reading →

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Looking at what Plagues the Human Race

Posted on June 1, 2009 by Subby

2009 Influenza A virus (H1N1 Swine Flu) 18,129 cases 119 deaths 0.65% fatality 2002/3 Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) 8, 273 cases 775 deaths 9.3% fatality 2003 – 2009 Avian Influenza (H5N1 Bird Flu) 431 cases 262 deaths 61% fatality … Continue reading →

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Thinking deeper into organic food

Posted on January 3, 2009 by Dumdum

I’m sure we’ve all heard about organic foods being natural and good for you. Increasing amounts and variety of organic foods that have made their way into our supermarkets are a testament to the success of organic foods in persuading … Continue reading →

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