Sleeping on your back has long been recommended for a good night’s rest without waking up in pain. However, there are more benefits to sleeping on your side than previously thought. Research shows that side sleeping is more common among older adults, as well as those with a higher body mass index (BMI). Despite the benefits to side sleeping, you can only gain these if you get into the correct position. Otherwise, the pain in your spine, neck, and joints will outweigh the benefits of sleeping on your side. Here’s what to know about side sleeping and how to do it correctly: Benefits of sleeping on your left or right side While sleeping on your back has long been thought to be the ideal sleeping position, research is showing that side sleeping can have just as many benefits. When done correctly with the proper body alignment, sleeping on your side can reduce both joint and low back pain, as well as chronic pain associated with long-term conditions like fibromyalg...
Children who suck their thumb or bite their nails are less likely to develop allergies, a study suggests. The explanation, say the authors in the journal Pediatrics , is the hygiene hypothesis - exposure to some germs strengthens the body's immune system. Thumb-sucking and nail-biting appeared to prevent some allergies among the 1,000 people in New Zealand assessed periodically between ages five and 32. But the habits had no bearing on either asthma or hay-fever risk. Thumb-sucking and nail-biting was assessed and recorded at ages five, seven, nine and 11, and allergies were tested for at age 13 and 32. About a third of the children were frequent thumb-suckers or nail-biters, and these children were significantly less likely to have allergies at the age of 13. The odds of these children developing an allergy to things such as house dust mite or a pet cat or dog was about a third lower than those of the other children who did not have these habits. And this p...
. Universal Plug Adaptor Electrical systems differ around the world - both in voltage and less critically, frequency. The physical interface (plugs and sockets) are also different and often incompatible. However, travellers with electrical appliances can take a few steps to ensure that they can be safely used at their destination. Voltage and Frequency Map of the world coloured by voltage and frequency Start by taking a look at the back of the device you want to use. If it says something like " 100-240V, 50/60 Hz ", it will work anywhere in the world with the right plugs. If you've got both covered, you can skip to the next section. If not, keep reading. Dealing with electricity differences can be daunting, but it actually isn't too hard. There are only two main types of electric systems used around the world, with varying p...
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