Tired eyes get dry, and rubbing stimulates the lacrimal glands to produce more fluid. Tiredness also closes your eyes, so you may rub to keep them open. Finally, there's a connection between the muscles that move your eyes around and your heart. When these muscles are stimulated, a reflex slows the heart.
Food that needs to be reheated should be heated to a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit and held above 140 degrees Fahrenheit until served.