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There is such a thing as good stress, and it's good for your mental health

good nor bad. It is a natural coping mechanism that can help you overcome the obstacles you face. Of course, this defense mechanism puts you under pressure, in keeping with the etymology of the word (from the Latin verb stringere meaning to press). Its physical manifestations such as sweaty hands ...

08
Aug
2022

The main installations to entrust to a professional plumber

listed is the installation of the taps. This does not only concern the taps. It also includes the installation of valves, flaps, safety valve and pressure reducer. The plumber can actually help you choose your taps to ensure that they are comfortable to use and that you save water. Then, he ca ...

23
Dec
2021

Save on fuel: think about car maintenance!

igh speeds, but they also increase your vehicle's fuel consumption. This overconsumption is estimated at 3% more fuel for every 0.5 bar of missing pressure. So it's in your best interest to measure your tire pressure 'cold' every month. This means you must have driven less than 5 km before perfor ...

14
June
2022

Sick on vacation: understanding leisure sickness in 5 questions

ation, rest assured: you are not the victim of a mysterious curse! Doctors are well aware of the mechanism by which we fall ill when we ease off the pressure. As long as we work at a steady pace, the body holds up even though it is tired. The immune defenses are boosted by two stress hormones: cort ...

25
July
2024

Non Newtonian fluids

are perfectly deformable media that can be gaseous (compressible fluids), liquid (low-compressible fluids), or neither (under certain temperature and pressure conditions). The fluid mechanics is the branch of physics that studies the behavior of fluids when subjected to forces or stresses. The ...

23
Aug
2007

Starting 6th grade: 5 tips to help your child

im that the beginning is the most difficult period but that, even afterwards, you will be there to help him throughout the year. 3- Avoid putting pressure on him Entering middle school is of course an important step that involves more personal work on the part of the students and taking assessme ...

08
Sep
2022

How to rest your brain?

Learn to spot the signs of fatigue When you've spent the day at work managing multiple tasks at once and under pressure to perform/profit, it's common for the brain to send signs of fatigue, but few people know how to recognize them. If you want to give your neurons a break, the first thing you ...

19
Sep
2022

5 safety tips for two on a motorcycle

of material could melt in case of a slip. 2- Inflate your tires properly Another safety tip for riding two-up on a motorcycle is to adjust the tire pressure. Indeed, it is necessary to adapt your bike's settings to the extra load. As a general rule, it is recommended to inflate the tires betwee ...

04
Nov
2022

Phobia of flying: 3 scientific principles to know to stop being afraid

n the shape of their wings. They are domed on top and flat on the bottom to fly better. Because of this shape, the air under the wing has a normal pressure while the air on the wing has a lower pressure. The air pressure is higher under the wings, which propels the plane upward. In addition, t ...

02
Dec
2022

Hypopressive Gymnastics: the easy method to have toned abs and a flat stomach.

principles of hypopressive gym? When performing chest raises or crunches to strengthen the abs, bringing the shoulders closer to the pelvis increases pressure in the abdomen. This movement causes the belly to swell because it pushes down on the organs supported by the pelvic floor, and that's where ...

21
Aug
2023

Foot self-massage: an easy routine

ll hard ball, such as a tennis ball for example. Sit on a chair and start by rolling the ball under your left foot for a minute, maintaining constant pressure. Try to roll the ball under your entire arch, from heel to toes, without forgetting the edges of the foot on the inner side (by the big toe) ...

31
Aug
2023

Sleep Well: The Impact of Bedding on Sleep Quality

uality of your sleep, and even the sleeper's stress level. Bedding is vitally important for good sleep because it allows proper body alignment, reduces pressure points, and promotes muscle relaxation. Studies have shown that new bedding results in 3 times less muscle activity during sleep and twice ...

26
Feb
2024

Trigger point: a massage technique that releases tension.

or lump under the skin, but this is not always the case as they can sometimes be even smaller. They are easy to locate by palpation because a simple pressure is enough to trigger pain, hence their name as trigger points. What are the causes of a trigger point? Trigger points are muscular contractur ...

12
Apr
2024

Meditation: 5 Tips for Meditating Without Overthinking

er that you should not feel guilty when you notice your mind wandering. Simply observe these thoughts, then refocus on your breathing without putting pressure on yourself. 5- It is possible to use a support for meditation. It is easier to stay attentive when you have a support for your meditation. B ...

07
Nov
2024

Chest Pain: The Right Reflexes in 5 Questions

symptoms, remember that: • muscular pains are generally localized and worsen with movement, coughing, or deep breathing. They can be triggered by pressure on the affected area. • cardiac pains appear suddenly and are often accompanied by a sensation of constriction or tightness. They ar ...

18
Nov
2024

Air Travel: 5 Tips to Feel Good

possibly, take a mild sedative or a homeopathic remedy: seek advice from your doctor. How to relieve ear pain on a plane? During takeoff and landing, pressure differences can cause hearing problems, including the sensation of having clogged ears. Indeed, our ears are sensitive to changes in atmosphe ...

05
Aug
2008

Ticks: Risks and Prevention of Diseases

ezers or, better yet, a tick removal tool sold at pharmacies. If you use tweezers, the correct technique is to pull straight out (while also applying steady pressure for as long as needed) to avoid any twisting motion that could detach the head from the body. Also, be sure not to compress the tick' ...

27
Apr
2009

Sherlock Holmes: biography and history of the character

adventures of Sherlock Holmes wanted to make this character disappear. So he imagined his disappearance, told in The Final Problem (1893). Faced with pressure from the public and publishers, he began Writing the adventures of the famous detective again with The Hound of the Baskervilles (1902) and t ...

07
Jan
2010

Breast self-examination: why and how to do it? Note: Self-examination of the breasts is an important practice for early detection of breast cancer. It is recommended that women perform regular self-examinations to familiarize themselves with the nor

p of your three middle fingers of your hand (left hand to palpate the right breast and then switch sides). => For each movement, use three levels of pressure: superficial, medium, and strong. => Palpate both sides, from the armpit to the nipple, using a circular motion: starting from the top of th ...

16
Oct
2020

The Pomodoro method or how to manage your time to be more productive

te the amount of work to be done for each task. Be careful not to overload your schedule. Your goal is to get the scheduled tasks done, but not to pressure yourself! So when planning, you need to be realistic about what you are able to accomplish during the day. In the Pomodoro method, each ...

28
Sep
2021