Showing posts with label importance. Show all posts
Showing posts with label importance. Show all posts

6/18/2012

The Importance of Wearing Sunglasses

Vast majority of individuals already aware of the necessity to protect their skin, lips from the sun, but not so many people notice that it is equally critical to protect eyes. Eyes exposure to bright sunshine without protection will damage eyes. So the American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends to follow these tips in order to protect your eyes:

Choose sunglasses that block UV rays. Keep in mind that darker lenses do not necessarily mean that you will be getting more protection. And remember, that the ability to block UV radiation is not dependent on the price tag.

Make sure your sunglasses block between 97 per cent to 100 per cent of UV-A rays and UV-B rays.

Select sunglasses that are large enough to shield your eyes from all angles. Wrap-around lenses are the best. Ideally, the sunglasses should wrap all the way around to temples so the sun's rays cannot enter from the side.

Do not think that contact lenses could substitute sunglasses. Even if your contacts provide UV protection, still you need to wear sunglasses.

Do not be tricked by clouds. The harmful rays can pass through haze and thin clouds. Sun damage to eyes can happen any time throughout the year.

Sunglasses should be worn whenever you leave your house. It is especially important to wear sunglasses in the early afternoon and at higher altitudes, where UV radiation is more intense.

5/02/2012

Don't Skip Breakfast

Many people underestimate the value of breakfast. They may only have a glass of juice or a cup of coffee and eat nothing at all. Some people are even trying to lose weight by skipping breakfast. However, research has shown that this type of routine is not the best habit to get into.We should know the importance of a healthy breakfast and how to eat healthy.


Less snack. Some teenagers choose to skip breakfast as a means to lose weight. However, skipping breakfast actually makes people more likely to snack throughout the day and eat a larger meal at lunch and dinner. As a result, skipping breakfast may cause weight gain by making them eat excessively later in the day. Besides that, high-fiber, carbohydrate-rich breakfasts help kids feel full longer thus they may snack less.

Improve concentration. Studies show that people of all ages have improved cognitive functioning throughout the day when they eat breakfast.This includes increases in concentration levels, alertness and creativity. Many of the studies done with children focus on test scores and have shown that test scores among children who eat breakfast are higher than those who are allowed to skip this meal.

Intake nutrient. We all know that there are benefits to consuming the proper amounts of vitamins and other nutrients, but we rarely think about how breakfast affects this.The fact is that eating a healthy breakfast, even only a bowl of whole-grain cereal and a banana, will help you get more of the nutrients your body needs through the day.Many cereals are fortified with extra vitamins and minerals, and fruits and veggies have them packed in naturally