How Often Should I Clean My Keyboard
Germs on Surfaces
If you want to keep from getting sick one of the best ways is to wash your hands frequently. Also, keep the surfaces that you touch frequently clean and free from germs. Your telephone, cell phone and computer keyboard are surfaces you should clean every day if possible.
Research shows that bacteria thrive on computer keyboards. In one study, keyboards had 52 times more bacteria than doorknobs. These microbes can survive as long as 24 hours.
Experts recommend two simple ways to fight back:
Categories: Computers, Health Tags: germs on surfaces, how often shoud i clean my keyboard
Just For Today Poem
New Years Resolutions Pauline Phillips
I have always loved this bit of advice which actually comes from Dear Abby’s mother Pauline Phillips. She adapted this meditation from the original credo of Al-Anon. I read it when it appears in her column at the beginning of the year but then I tend to drift away from remembering what it said.
So I decided this year to put the “Just for Today” poem on my site. I am going to try read it at least once a week and really take the advice to heart. This year my resolutions are all about better mental health and I think the “Just for Today” poem is a good set of guidelines.
How To Survive A Economic Depression
Positive Thinking Activities
Who would have thought the recession would drag on for so long. But here it is the holiday season and things are still a bit grim for us and the economy. So here is some advice from some successful women entrepreneurs:
1. Take on new projects- From coming up with new cost-cutting initiatives to volunteering to head up a project, one of the best things you can do to lift your spirits is to pitch in where help is needed. Taking action will give you a sense of control over your work life, while increasing your skill set will keep you motivated.
How To Perform Kegel Exercises
Leaky Bladder
Stress incontinence or leaky bladder is very common in women who have delivered children vaginally. Vaginal delivery can weaken your pelvic floor muscles. Here are few natural solutions to the problem:
Lose weight – (Doesn’t this always seem to be the answer?) If you are overweight, slim down. Studies show that losing 8 % of your body weight can help with the problem of a leaky bladder.
7 Tips For Weight Loss – No Pills, Fads or Grapefruit
Weight Loss Plan
Our paper published some very practical tips for weight loss. Here they are:
1. Get eight hours of sleep a night.
2. Eat breakfast – Even if you have to choke it down, studies have shown over and over and that those who eat a good breakfast are more successful at losing weight.
3. Walk briskly for 60 minutes every day - No fancy equipment needed. Climb the stairs a few times at work and then do it again at home. Walk around your neighborhood. Park your car as far away as possible from the store and walk.
Categories: Diet, Health, Health & Fitness Tags: exercise and obesity, obesity facts, obesity research, statistics on obesity, tips for weight loss, weight loss plan
