9 tips that may one day save your life

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1. Remember, the brain can not simultaneously monitor the situation and what is happening around in the smartphone

You would think that walking down the street is the same as usual and does not require the concentration of business, as well as eating a sandwich, is not it? So why not combine the simple act of the correspondence in a smartphone?

In fact, the human brain can not simultaneously handle two independent flow of information. He concentrates on only one of them at any given time.

Yes, the ability to rapidly switch creates visibility multitasking, But actually it is not. And if a sandwich for those couple of seconds while you focus on your smartphone from anywhere you will not escape, then street, even in such a short time you can be hit by a car, cyclist or you may encounter another passers-by.

2. Keep in mind that the rear-view mirrors do not always give an objective picture

It is important to know that mirrors many of today's vehicles are specially created a little convex. This is done in order to give the driver a better overview, the so-called spherical image.

However, this property of mirrors has a drawback: they reduce the reflected objects, making them more visually distant. Remember before making a maneuver that driving behind a car may actually be much closer to you than you think.

3. Do not eat snow instead of water, unless it is absolutely necessary

If you go on a winter walk or on a camping trip, try not to eat snow instead of water. Our body spends a large amount of energy for conversion of substances from one state to another, so it may occur rapidly chill. Use snow only if the already unbearable thirst, and the water you do not have and is not expected.

4. If you put down, save yourself the method Geymliha

Admission Geymliha - this is one of the most effective ways to provide emergency aid, which is used when a person choking on food or some object and a feeling of suffocation. In the classic version, this method requires the assistance of another person, but in a pinch you can use it alone.

To do this, squeeze your hand into a fist and place it just below the ribs but above the navel. Second place on top of the palm to increase. Make a sharp and strong push towards the spine and slightly upward. Repeat until then, until we get rid of the stuck object.

5. Please be strong antihistamines when you travel to new places

Even if you feel perfectly healthy and have never experienced bouts of allergies, not Remember to take along on the trip package of any drug having anti-histamine action. It is likely that new environment, food, vegetation, insects can cause allergic reactions.

6. In extreme circumstances remember three rule

When you find yourself in an extreme situation, the most important thing - it is right to prioritize and solve problems in order of importance. To do this, keep in mind the so-called rule of three. It states that the average person can survive only three minutes without air, three hours without shelter (under extreme conditions), three days without water and three weeks without food.

7. If you have received a penetrating wound, do not remove the blade

If you've got a knife or other sharp object, then do not try as quickly as possible to pull the blade out of the wound. So you will get in addition to damage to internal organs and more profuse bleeding. Instead, try to minimize blood loss and quickly seek medical help.

8. If you need help, please request to a specific person

You must have seen a situation where a person in a public place there is something wrong, such as a heart attack, but no one rushes to his aid. This is due to a well-known psychological phenomenon, when a crowd of people are not able to take any action, because everyone thinks that someone else is now intervenes and decides problem.

Therefore, if you urgently need help, choose one person and refer to him personally. In this case it is much more likely to receive assistance than if you apply directly to all or to keep quiet, hoping for a crowd of compassion.

9. Protect bright flashlight in case of attack

A small flashlight with a very bright beam may be directed much more reliable way of protection than the balloon with gas or other self means. Especially if it happens at night or in a dark place.

A powerful beam of light directed at the attacker's eyes, blinding him and will give you a few precious minutes to withdraw. It is safe and perfectly legal.