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Are Cell Phones Mutating the Shape of Our Bones?
This is an unexpected new topic that has recently been all over the media. It stems from a scientific report that suggests using phones and tablets can cause serious and long-lasting changes to our bodies—and not in the way that you might think. What if cellphones were so powerful that they could change the shape of our bones? David Shahar and Mark Sayers, biomechanics specialists from Australia's University of the Sunshine Coast, have been studying biomechanics for the last several years. Biomechanics examines how mechanical rules apply to living things, such as people running and insects beating their wings. Osteobiography is another area of study for Shahar and Sayers. Osteobiology is the study of determining an individual's life story from their bones. It has long been known that skeletons adapt to an individual's lifestyle; for instance, some remarkably large skeletons were discovered in 1924 on the Pacific island of Tinian. Stone structures nearby explained the substantial nature of the island's bones because the islanders worked with heavy stones, which naturally led to the development of larger arms, legs, and collarbones. According to Shaw Heart and Sayers, youths' bones are being shaped by contemporary technology. The reason for this is that there is a structure known as an external occipital protuberance, or EOP Osteobiology, which Shahar and Sayers study also includes, is used to infer information about an individual's life from their bones. It has long been known that skeletons adapt to an individual's lifestyle; for instance, some experts and commentators have been more colorful and have described the EOP as a foam ball or a devil-like horn, but in reality, it is a growth of bone located in the back of the skull that is connected to the nuchal ligament, an important ligament that plays
Ferdinand p tabiPublished 4 months ago in PsycheUnpacking The Baggage: How Self-Esteem Shapes Personality
Self-esteem is so important at doing its job, we tend to take it for granted without realising its effects. It emerges from the core beliefs we have of ourselves - whether negative or positive, confident or insecure. Thus our self-esteem influences the development and expression of personality traits within us, based on the impact of past experiences and our self-perceptions of ourselves. It follows that low self-esteem often stems from the negative beliefs we have relating to our emotional state, like feeling inadequate, worthless, or unlovable, Yet the twin aspects of self-esteem could not be more different.
Elaine SiheraPublished 4 months ago in Psychebest noise canceling headphones
Best noise canceling headphones In the ever-evolving realm of audio technology, the market for headphones has witnessed remarkable advancements, offering users an immersive and personalized auditory experience. One standout player in this arena is the Beats brand, renowned for pushing the boundaries of innovation. Among their impressive lineup, the Beats Studio Pro Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Canceling Headphones and Beats Solo3 Wireless with an astounding 40 hours of listening time have garnered attention for their cutting-edge features and seamless compatibility.
jovany avitiaPublished 4 months ago in MotivationHealth and wellness knowledge from mysterious Eastern China
The yellow emperor, who was born very clever, was very good at talking when he was very young, and he learned very quickly about the things around him when he was young, and when he grew up, he was strong and diligent, and when he was grown up, he ascended to the throne of heaven. He asked qibi: "I heard that people in ancient times can be more than 100 years old, and their movements do not age. Now people, just over a half a century old, and the movement is weak, is it because of the different times, or is it because today's people don't stay healthy? Qibi: People in ancient times, those who know how to keep life can be adapted to the natural change of heaven and earth and Yin and Yang, and harmonize the way to keep health, so as to achieve the correct standard. The diet is temperate, the rest and rest have a certain regularity, neither the act of doing, but also avoids excessive sex, so can be graceful, harmonious and unified, to live to the natural age of talent, more than 100 years old to die; This is not the case with people now, who use wine as water slurry and drink too much, and make abnormal life a habit, drunk, drunk, because of indulgent desire, and make the Yin essence exhausted, because of the satisfaction of the hobby and make the real gas dissipate, do not know how to keep the spirit full, Not good at the spirit of control, but a time of quick desire, contrary to the pleasure of life, life and rest, irregular, so by half a century of age age. In ancient times, the people who understood the way to live in education to ordinary people, always talk about the pathogenic factors such as the evil spirit and evil spirit, should avoid in time, the mood should be safe and free, eliminate the delusions of miscellaneous thoughts, so as to make the real qi smooth, the spirit to hold on to the inside, so that the disease can not happen. Therefore, people can have leisure, have little desire, have no anxiety, work in the form without weariness, the spirit is so smooth, and every man can satisfy his own wishes as he pleases. No matter what food people eat, they feel happy and satisfied with whatever clothes they wear. They like their own customs and habits, live happily, and they don't admire them, regardless of their social status, so they are called unpretentious. Therefore, no improper lust will attract their attention, and no lewd thing will confuse their minds. Stupid, intelligent, capable or small, do not change the external things and are anxious, so they are in line with the way of living. The reason why they can be over 100 years old and do not appear to be aging is because they understand and master the way to cultivate their bodies and not be harmed by internal and external evil interference. The yellow emperor said: when people are old, they cannot have children, is it because of energy exhaustion, or are they limited by the laws of nature? Qibi: The woman reached the age of seven, the kidney gas rose, the deciduous teeth changed, the hair began to flourish. At the age of ten and four, tiaoya produces, whenever the pulse is smooth, taichong is prosperous, menstruation comes on time to tide, have the ability to have children. At the age of twenty and one year old, the kidney was filled with gas, and the real teeth were born and the teeth were full. At the age of twenty and eight, the muscles and bones are strong, and the hair grows at the most luxuriant stage, at this time, the body is the strongest. At the age of thirty and five, the meridian veins and blood gradually weakened, the face began to gaunt, and the hair began to fall off. At the age of 40, sanyang meridian veins and blood are weak, the face is haggard, hair begins to turn white. At the age of 40 and 9, whenever veins and blood are weak, the blood and blood of taikang pulse also decline less, the sky is dried up, menstruation is cut off, so the form ages, lost fertility. When the man reaches the age of eight, the kidney gas fills up, the hair begins to flourish, the decidenteeth also change, at the age of ten and six, the kidney gas is exuberant, the sky is produced, the essence is full of overflow and can exrelease, the sexes cross, can have children. At the age of twenty and four, the kidney is full of gas, the muscles and bones are strong, the real teeth grow, the teeth grow fully. At the age of thirty and twelve, the muscles and bones are rich and strong, and the muscles are full and strong. At the age of 40, kidney gas declines, hair starts to fall off and teeth start to look haggard. At the age of forty and eight, upper Yang qi gradually collapsed, his face gaunt, his hair and temples gray. At the age of fifty and six, liver qi is weak, the activity of the tendon cannot be flexible and flexible. At the age of sixty and four, the sky is exhausted, less refined, kidneys are weak, teeth are shed, and forms are weak. The main water of the kidney, which receives the essence of the other viscera and stores, so the function of the five viscera is weakened, the muscles and bones are sluggish and weak, and the water is exhausted. So the hair temples turned white, the body was heavy, the pace was unstable, and children could not be born. The yellow emperor said: some people are old and still can have children. What is the truth? Qibi: This is why his talent has more energy than ordinary people, qi, blood and veins are kept smooth, and the kidney is free. Although this kind of person has the ability to have fertility, men are generally not more than sixty and forty years old, women are not more than forty and nine years old, and the essence is exhausted. The yellow emperor said: the people who master the way to raise life, the age can reach a hundred years old, still can have children? Qibi: Those who master the way to live can prevent aging and preserve their form, even though they are old, they can also have children. I heard that people in the ancient era, who were called real people, mastered the law of the change of heaven and earth and Yin and Yang, could regulate breathing, absorb pure clear qi, transcendent solitude, keep the spirit inside, exercise the body, and make muscles and muscles reach a high degree of coordination with the whole body, So his life expectancy is the same as heaven and earth and does not end, which is the result of his monk's regimen. In the middle ages, there were people who were called to be human, with a mellow morality, able to fully master the way of living, and adjust the changes in Yin and Yang, leaving the interference of secular social life, saving the spirit, concentrating, and allowing them to travel far into the vast world and nature, Keeping visual and auditory attention away from all directions is his way to extend life and strengthen his body, and this person can also belong to the ranks of real people. Secondly, people who are called saints can be in the natural environment of heaven and earth, obey the rules of eight winds of activity, so that their own lust corresponds to secular society, without anger and resentment, and without the general norms of secular behavior, Dressed in clothes decorated with plain grain, he did not show off in secular places, and outside, he did not make the form tired of things, and there was no burden of thought, with quiet, pleasant, and content, So his body did not wang, his spirit did not dissipate, and his life could reach about 100 years old. Secondly, people who are called wise people can follow the changes of heaven and earth, the rise and fall of the sun and moon, the position of the stars, in order to obey the ebb and flow of Yin and Yang and adapt to the changes of the fourth time, follow the ancient real person, so that life can also gain life, but there is an end.
The Spirit of Christmas
I love Christmas season so much... And wish it would never end! Even though there are people I'm missing, my heart aches for them... all the time, I still love the magic of the Christmas season... Something about the lights, YES, the light!! Literally and figuratively.
Tamara L. Collins (Tam)Published 4 months ago in MotivationTaking Sleep for Granted
Humans will spend half of their lives sleeping, which is why sleep is essential to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Prolonged positive effects can be seen in individuals who have healthy sleep habits. The benefits include keeping people up and energized throughout the day, as well as allowing their brains and muscles to further mature and grow. This is why healthcare professionals urge the use of healthy sleep habits. The possible risk when one does not sleep enough can be detrimental, as poor executive functions, increased suicidal thoughts, and a multitude of physiological effects have all been side effects of a lack of sleep.
Nathan PowellPublished 4 months ago in LongevityI, Willhelm
The start of the day began with the robot announcing that the first 3 days of the trial had been completed and that it would now be able to walk around the house and assist with domestic tasks, as per the agreement. Alice looked back it at it blankly from the kitchen table with a cold cup of tea in front of her. She had been up most of the night and the baby was still attached to her; feeding without a care in the world.
Klaire de LysPublished 4 months ago in PsycheBeyond Kidney Deficiency: Recognizing the Symptoms That Could Point to Cystitis
In everyday life, frequent urination after drinking water and a constant urge to urinate are often mistaken for kidney deficiency. However, these symptoms may actually indicate a condition known as cystitis, a common urinary tract infection primarily affecting the bladder's lining.
Jane SmithPublished 4 months ago in Longevity