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A lot of us face difficulties waking up from the sleep as the morning time makes us more sleepy than ever. Eating right foods in the morning as you start your day can ensure a healthy day. For example, apples will get rid of your sleepiness and boost-start the day. Eggs have all the required nutrients to keep you charged up for the day. Chocolate milk can help you a great deal as chocolate is powerful and milk contains good proteins which create important enzymes that send signals to the brain for getting energetic.

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Scientists have discovered that it is possible to determine whether your egg is healthy or not on the basis of the color of the yolk. Egg are usually orange in color since they have carotenoids present in them. The color of the yolk tends to be darker if more carotenoids are present which indicates that egg should be vitamin rich. Hence, pale yolks determine low-quality eggs in some parts of the world.

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The irrational fear of darkness or night, Nyctophobia is largely attributed to our dormant instincts. It all started thousands of years ago when the dark was meant as the time when the predators, enemies, and other hidden dangers planned to come out to harm humans who were staying in the jungle. There was a need to stay warm during the night and it the night also took out the ability to see. It seems our minds have carried on these fears.

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The major cause of sleepwalking is fitful sleep and several ways have been suggested to effectively aid the person. If you ever find someone sleepwalking, then the very first thing you should ensure is that the person is in a safe place. Secondly, guide them, gently, back to their bed. Sometimes, when you are putting them to bed, wake them up to avoid sleepwalking in future.

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It is true and you all know it. If you are having the family dinner while watching TV, you might not get in the right shape. Families that have dinner while watching TV do not enjoy the dinner much and also eat less healthy food than the families who have the dinner together without TV. Believe it or not, this was also true for those families who were not even paying attention to the TV but just had it on as background noise. Hence, you must eat your family dinner together with everyone’s involvement and interaction.

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The first human test of eTRF (early Time-Restricted Feeding) shows that meal-timing strategy might reduce swings in hunger and can alter fat and carbs burning patterns. In eTRF, individuals are supposed to eat their last meal in mid-afternoon and then nothing until breakfast next morning. In a new study which was presented at Obesity Week 2016, researchers suggested that eating during a smaller window of time than people are habituated to may aid in weight loss.

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Winter is here and surely a lot of us are affected by common illness such as cold and cough. According to experts, remedies like soups, teas and herbs do not really help to cure a common cold. They are considered useful as supporting therapies which only help your journey easier. For instance, tea helps to keep the voice box lubricated and soup helps to keep your body hydrated if your body needs any extra fluids. The actual healing power is possessed by raw ginger and garlic.

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Sounds funny but of all the phobias we have come across over the past years, phobophobia has to be the worst of the worst. As the term speaks for itself, phobophobia is the fear of having fears. Several instances have been reported of being diagnosed with phobophobia which involves someone hearing or discovering about a phobia, or maybe just an overriding feeling of fright.

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Coconut milk has become very popular as a healthier and tastier alternative to cow’s milk. Coconut milk is high calories, nutrients and is made by grating flesh from a brown coconut. The MCTs in coconut milk are able to reduce the appetite of a person, increase metabolism and also help to shed some belly fat. It is also helpful in reducing inflammation, fight against viruses and bacteria that cause infections.

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Many sportsmen rely on a variety of energy and healthy drinks for their sports life according to their preferences. But there is no single drink that can be proved beneficial for all their requirements. Apparently, chocolate milk is more beneficial than any other sports drink because of its specific health benefits that match the requirements of the sportsman. So go ahead, try it out especially for your children who are very much into sports.

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