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How to Avoid Neck Pain at Work?

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Desk jobs require sitting for long periods of time which can cause muscular and skeletal problems. Back and neck pains are a common complaint of office employees with these stationary jobs. Nearly one out of three individuals is affected every year, and women are more prone to neck pain than men. Usually the annoying symptoms go away within a few weeks but they can recur. Neck pain becomes chronic in 1 out of 10 people who suffer from recurring neck pain. Medical evaluation may be necessary if these neck symptoms do not improve in about two weeks, with need for a diagnostic test from an imaging center.   In this world of technology, most jobs require employees to sit in front of a screen for over 8 hours daily. This results in poor alignment of spine and posture, which is the root cause of neck pain. Next, improper position of the head while looking at the screens from computers to phones is another cause of this problem. In fact, it has become so common that a new term “Text neck” is

Why do I have to frequently urinate?

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  On average, a person urinates 6-7 times during a day. But many people have the problem of frequent urination, medically known as frequency. A person who urinates more than 3 liters in 24 hours, has a condition called polyuria, which can indicate a more serious problem. Early identification of the condition can lead to timely treatment. It should be noted that urinary frequency is not the same as urinary incontinence which refers to a person having little to no control over their bladder. When we talk about urinary frequency problem, we talk about a person having to pee a lot during the day. Frequent urination can be caused by different conditions. These conditions vary depending on your age, gender, and other underlying medical conditions. Bladder Problems:  The most common cause of urinary frequency is urinary tract and bladder infection (UTI). During a UTI, an infection enters the body and causes inflammation in the urinary system. The urinary system is made up of kidneys, ureters,

The Science Behind Dreaming

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What is a Dream?  The images and stories that we involuntarily see when we sleep are dreams. They can be vivid or vague, and can leave you feeling confused, happy, sad, or even scared. Experts in the field believe that on average we dream at least four to six times a night.  Why do we Dream?  Dreams can be interesting, informative, romantic, scary or simply bizarre. Everyone dreams, even if they don’t remember it. From ancient times, civilizations have tried to understand dreams. Greeks and Romans believed that dreams had some prophetic powers. The interpretation of dreams is not something new but it wasn’t until the end of the nineteenth century that more contemporary dream theories were developed. One theory is that we dream of the things we desire in life and deal with our unresolved issues. Many of these revolve around the psychological importance of dreams. Remembering Dreams:  REM (rapid eye movement) is a deep and powerful form of sleep. When we dream in this state, the dreams f