13. Contact Lenses and Driving: Eye Protection and Personal Safety Rules for Men on the Go

Using contact lenses correctly is key.

Many users have misconceptions about contact lens care and wearing. Rubbing and rinsing are the most basic care methods for contact lenses and can help remove 99% of the microorganisms on the lenses. However, do not assume that some contact lens care products that are labeled "no rubbing" mean that you do not need to care for the lenses. Rubbing and rinsing can greatly reduce the chance of corneal infection.

Advertisements for no-rub care products may mislead men who dislike the hassle.

Using multi-purpose contact lens solution to rub and rinse contact lenses is an effective way to care for them. Rubbing and rinsing the lenses can greatly reduce the harm caused by microorganisms to contact lens wearers. Ideally, contact lenses should be rubbed and rinsed before and after disinfection and storage.

Some impatient men should be careful not to put on contact lenses immediately after washing their hands, because tap water contains many highly infectious and potentially harmful microorganisms that may cause infections that damage vision.

Be careful to avoid splashing water directly into your eyes, contact lenses, or lens cases.

It is best to avoid getting tap water on the lenses; use a dedicated contact lens solution to clean them.

After cleaning your hands, it is best to rinse them again with contact lens solution before touching contact lenses.

Inferior lenses pose many dangers

Inferior eyeglasses not only fail to correct vision, but may also cause new refractive errors. Inferior lenses are often accompanied by surface defects such as glare, spirals, scratches, and stripes, which can cause visual distortion, blurred vision, dizziness, headaches, nausea, and other symptoms.

If the glasses prescribed do not meet a person's visual needs, they can directly harm the patient, causing the wearer to experience severe headaches or discomfort.

Storing contact lenses in places like bathrooms or showers can cause air pollution and is not good for their storage. Therefore, it is best to store contact lenses in a dry and clean place.

Health accompanies you on your drive

When driving in the early morning, health should be a priority. Men should do the following to stay away from danger while driving.

Driving with bare hands poses many hidden dangers.

Many drivers prefer to drive with their hands off the steering wheel for convenience.

Little did they know that continuing like this would harm their health.

Motor vehicles experience varying degrees of vibration while driving, and this vibration is harmful to the human body.

People who drive motor vehicles for long periods of time may experience a decline in nervous system function due to the effects of vibration. For example, conditioned reflexes may be stimulated, causing damage to nerve endings, resulting in a significant reduction in vibration and pain sensation, and a decreased ability to adapt to changes in environmental temperature.

The vibration also causes sweaty palms and brittle nails.

When the vibration is too strong, the driver may experience arm fatigue, numbness, and decreased grip strength.

If this continues, it can lead to muscle spasms and atrophy, causing changes in the bones and joints, resulting in decalcification, localized bone hyperplasia, or osteoarthritis.

Long-term stimulation of the human body by strong vibrations and noise can cause autonomic nervous system dysfunction, resulting in symptoms such as nausea and insomnia.

In medicine, diseases caused by this type of vibration are usually called "vibration disease".

To prevent "vibration sickness," drivers must wear cotton gloves or thick double-layered cotton gloves while driving to reduce direct contact between their hands and the steering wheel, thus cushioning the vibrations from the vehicle to their hands and bodies. Drivers should not take this lightly.

In addition, you can install a resilient cushion on the driver's seat or backrest, or take a short break after working for a while, to prevent the occurrence of "vibration sickness".

Drive with caution on an empty stomach or when full.

Whether you are hungry or full, it is best not to drive.

When a person is hungry, their blood sugar will drop, which can easily cause discomfort such as dizziness, palpitations, and hand tremors. The driver's orientation and judgment will also be impaired. After a full meal, the blood flow to the brain decreases and the brain is in a relatively inhibited state. Men often feel drowsy, which can become a hidden danger for traffic accidents.

Car perfumes may be a culprit.

Various uniquely shaped and diverse car perfumes on the market have become essential for removing odors from new cars.

However, problems also arise: many of these perfumes are substandard "three-no" products (products without manufacturer's name, address, or production date), which can cause dizziness and nausea when used. If they leak, they can also corrode plastic parts inside the car. Moreover, some substandard perfumes contain corrosive organic solvents that can even be carcinogenic.

To reduce costs, many car perfumes are not made from natural extracts, but from chemically synthesized products.

Inferior perfumes contain excessive amounts of alcohol and fragrance, resulting in an overly strong scent that can cause adverse effects such as dizziness and nausea. The harm can become more serious over time.

Buying inferior perfumes and air fresheners will not only fail to improve the air pollution inside your car, but will actually worsen it. Furthermore, the harmful substances in inferior perfumes can have adverse effects on the human body and may even cause serious illnesses, such as male infertility, leukemia, or cancer.

Therefore, when purchasing car air fresheners, car enthusiasts should try to choose products with proper product instructions, production license numbers, and quality supervision department certifications. Never be tempted to buy cheap, inferior products from roadside vendors, nor should you blindly pursue high-end products. Try to choose safe, natural fragrance products with high purity.

At the same time, it's best not to use perfume; the best way to remove odors from the car is to frequently open the windows for ventilation.

Opening windows during traffic jams poses many dangers

When stuck in traffic, many men are used to rolling down their windows to get some fresh air or look at the scenery outside.

Little did they know that doing so was very detrimental to their health.

Because areas with severe traffic congestion are "heavily polluted areas".

These road sections are narrow, and cars that stop in a continuous line usually don't turn off their engines, so the air near the ground is filled with car exhaust fumes, which have a high concentration.

It is a substance with a special odor. It not only irritates the respiratory tract, but it is also a carcinogen. Lung cancer is closely related to this gas.

In addition, when encountering traffic jams, incomplete combustion of fuel in the engine can produce other harmful gases.

When the green light comes on, men often rush to start their cars with the windows still open. At this time, many engines start, which releases more toxic gases.

Inhaling these irritating car exhaust fumes can increase the frequency of asthma attacks in patients with bronchial asthma, while patients with chronic bronchitis may experience increased sensitivity to allergens, which can also trigger acute attacks.

Therefore, if you encounter a traffic jam, it is best for men to close the car windows and relieve their anxiety by listening to music, looking at magazines, or chatting.

Once the vehicle has driven out of the traffic jam, open the windows for ventilation as needed.

Never stick your head out of the car window while driving. If a car speeds past you the instant your head is out of the window, you could be seriously injured.

Fruits: A Healthy and Delicious Option for Men

Fruit is not just a gift from heaven for women. Men who understand life should know how to eat fruit to maximize its benefits and minimize its harms, enjoying life while maintaining good health!

The best time to eat fruit is in the morning.

Summer is the season when fresh fruits are abundant in the market.

Fruits contain a variety of essential nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, protein, and fats.

Eating fruit is not only delicious, but it also promotes health, thereby preventing and treating diseases and beautifying the skin. It is the most popular natural health food among modern people.

However, the timing of fruit consumption is important. One piece of common knowledge that men should know is that the best time to eat fresh fruit is in the morning.

Eating fruit in the morning is more beneficial to the body, allowing it to better exert its nutritional value and produce substances that are good for health.

This is because after a night's sleep, the body's digestive system is still activating and its digestive function is not strong, yet it needs to replenish a sufficient amount of various nutrients. At this time, eating easily digestible fruits can meet the nutritional needs of work or study activities in the morning.

There's a saying abroad that goes, "Fruit in the morning is gold, fruit between noon and 3 pm is silver, fruit between 3 pm and 6 pm is copper, and fruit after 6 pm is lead."

Eating fruit in the morning can aid digestion and bowel movements. Moreover, the sweet and sour taste of fruit can make you feel refreshed and contribute to a good mood throughout the day.

Conversely, eating fruit before bed is not good for digestion, especially high-fiber fruits, which are even more harmful to people with poor gastrointestinal function. Cooling melons should be eaten in moderation before bed.