Our bodies are amazing, aren’t they? Every second of every day, a huge number of complicated processes are happening to keep us alive, and we’re usually unaware of most of them. This also means that because our bodies are so complicated, we don’t always know all about how they work, even though we’re the ones living in them. It turns out there are actually all sorts of little hacks you can use—almost like cheat codes for your body—that help you keep yourself from sneezing, calm yourself down, cure your hiccups, and more. We’ve gathered the best hacks for your body people have shared on a Reddit thread. Read on and see if you learn something new about your own body!
#1: Lights Out
Unfortunately, we’re all familiar with that nagging need to go to the toilet in the middle of the night. Some of us are more susceptible than others, and it’s only getting worse with age. The idea of closing one eye when getting up to use the toilet at night to preserve night vision is rooted in the way human eyes adapt to different light conditions.
When you close one eye and keep it closed while the lights are on, that eye remains in a dark-adapted state. This means that when you turn off the light, the closed eye will already be adjusted to the darkness, allowing you to navigate without the initial disorientation. This handy trick is a practical application of our eye’s ability to adapt to varying light levels and can be particularly useful for avoiding stubbed toes or navigating a dark room.