7 Mistakes We Make Every Hour

You could be putting your health at risk at any time and not even realize it. Recently, the Popular Health Network published an article summarizing the mistakes people make every hour. You may want to take a look and see if you have fallen into any of these mistakes.

Touching the face

We subconsciously wipe our noses when we are nervous, and support our chins with our hands when we are tired... People always like to touch their faces. On average, people touch their faces 4 times per hour. Research from the University of Arizona shows that the number of bacteria on every 6.5 square centimeters of a table is 100 times more than that in a toilet. If you touch your face after contact, it is easy to spread the bacteria to the skin, increasing the risk of skin diseases and infectious diseases. Touching your face frequently may clog your pores, leading to acne after 2 weeks.

Sitting all the time

Numerous studies have shown that prolonged sitting increases the risk of obesity, heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and more. Studies have found that for every additional hour of sitting per day, the risk of disability in the future increases by 50%. What’s worse is that even if you exercise every day, sitting for too long can still harm your body. It is recommended to get up and move around for a few minutes every 30 to 60 minutes.

Frequently refresh social networking sites

Frequent use of social software such as Weibo and WeChat during working hours will not only affect work, but may even put your marriage at risk. A Chilean study found that people who frequently use social media are twice as likely to have thought about divorce in the past 12 months as those who rarely or never use it. Researchers explained that social software can easily make people compare with each other, create jealousy, and make it easier to cause extramarital affairs through online communication.

Snacks

Many people like to eat snacks while working. Researchers have found that when people eat while working, they are not focused and consume more calories. This overeating effect will continue until the evening. Over time, it is easy to gain weight due to excessive calorie intake. Researchers recommend that you should not be distracted when eating, and it is best not to eat at your desk, let alone eat while working.

Rubbing your eyes

When I feel sleepy or have been reading or using the computer for too long, I always can't help rubbing my eyes with my hands. Rubbing your eyes can cause the cornea to thin, leading to vision problems that cannot be corrected with laser surgery. If you wear contact lenses, you should not rub your eyes casually. If your eyes are often dry, itchy or uncomfortable, you should go to the hospital for treatment in time.

Holding urine

Many people hold back from going to the toilet because they are in meetings or dealing with business. It is not a big problem once or twice occasionally, but once it becomes a habit, it will damage the sphincter and cause urinary tract infection, bladder infection and other problems. In severe cases, it may even cause urinary incontinence due to the loss of sphincter elasticity.

Not tidying up your desk

A cluttered desk can also affect your health. The researchers asked two groups of office workers to work on messy and tidy desks respectively. After 10 minutes, they were offered apples or candies. The results showed that 67% of those with tidy desks chose apples, while 80% of those with messy desks chose candies. Researchers say an organized environment helps people make good decisions, including those that are good for their health.