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Back to basics
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 08/04/2014
» Her job involves hours of continuous computer use, dealing with numbers and heaps of detail, so Sorracha Carmer is often at her desk from early in the morning to late in the afternoon. She has a swivel chair, so can twist and turn around, but is otherwise rooted to her seat, motionless for extended periods of time.
Prevent a cat-astrophe
Muse, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 05/04/2014
» Looking for furry friends? Cats can be good companions either in a cosy apartment or for a busy family. Cats don’t want a daily walk and most tolerate being left alone for long periods of time. But these self-sufficient animals need more than a bowl of food and a comfortable lap on demand.
Take it without a grain of salt
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 11/03/2014
» The kidneys remove harmful waste and extra water from the blood and produce the hormones necessary to make red blood cells.
Reducing running injuries
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 04/03/2014
» Jogging has become a popular workout among urban dwellers as evidenced by the dozens of annual races in Bangkok.
Braving the elements
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 19/11/2013
» The drop in temperature especially towards the end of the year brings with it not just the cool morning breeze but also the sound of people sneezing. From the beginning of November in particular, the unfamiliar weather makes people more susceptible to illnesses.
Poles apart
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 22/10/2013
» Most people look back on adolescence as the most carefree period in their lives, but Kreangkraimas Photjanasuntorn didn't enjoy his teenage years at all. A hypersensitive type, he remembers always being stressed about his academic performance or getting worked up about whether he was popular in class and said that this anxiety eventually drove him to hide himself away in his bedroom and cease interacting with the world outside.
Understanding astigmatism
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 23/07/2013
» Headaches are common and can be caused by many factors working together. But if they occur frequently and are associated with blurred vision, particularly after reading from a book or a computer screen, you may have astigmatism.
Rest those eyes
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 26/03/2013
» One of the results of more widespread computer use in recent years has been an increase in the number of people reporting problems with their eyesight. To deal with the temporary blurring of vision that may occur after an extended period of working online, Urapa Watanachote, a "natural vision" specialist, recommends a regime of eye exercises and the taking of other practical precautions in order to restore normal vision in a natural way.
Sex and sustenance
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 12/03/2013
» Why is it that a box of chocs makes such a great gift for lovers?
Take control of drugs, don't let them control you
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 07/11/2012
» While most people resort to medicine to treat an illness after the symptoms have become noticeable, a friend of mine regularly takes pills as a pre-emptive measure. Following exposure to rain, even if it was only a brief shower, he'll usually take some type of cold medication, his thinking being: instead of waiting for a viral infection to set in, why not act immediately? This is something his mother taught him. So he keeps a stock of over-the-counter medication, like cough remedies and paracetamol, in his everyday bag and he also resorts to antibiotics at the first sign of a sore throat.