Diseases
Stiffness index is directly linked to the quality of bones and a recent study claims that endurance running training has a good effect on it. The results of the study confirm that the longer you run the better it is to prevent the progressive decline in mineral density of bone which occurs with age. Training to compete in endurance races helps to modify the mechanism of the calcaneus, a bone in our foot that forms the heel. Hence, keep running.
A study has recently found that consuming bananas regularly might be very healthy for eyes to keep away blindness or vision-related diseases. They are a good supply of carotenoids which are the compounds responsible for turning the fruits and veggies orange, yellow or red and then get converted into Vitamin A. They are extremely good for eye health. Bananas are anyway a superfood for children because of their sweetness, portion size, texture, availability, and cost.
The fat stored in the body is affected by our exposure to chemicals which are found in everyday products like soap, plastics or nail polish, according to a new study. The plastic receives its bendy stretch from a chemical called Phthalates. These chemicals are harmful to the health if they enter the body. It may lead to several diseases including obesity. Obesity is a big concern in humans today and of course, genetic components contribute to the development of obesity.
If you cut on sleep, you will not only make your days drowsy but also affect your cholesterol metabolism i.e. good cholesterol which affects the blood vessels in your body. Studies show that one week of insufficient sleep leads to a weaker immune system and metabolism. Statistics show that most of the people suffering from sleep loss had fewer high-density HDL lipoproteins which are good cholesterols compared to those who get enough sleep.
Flushing the toilet with the lid up is not wise and is significantly unhealthy. Water vapor that erupts out of the flushing toilet is polluted by faecal bacteria such as E.coli which are harmful to your health. Additionally, it takes a couple of hours for these particles to settle down somewhere. That means if you have placed your toothbrush near your toilet, there are chances that you brush your teeth with what is in the toilet. So the next time you poop make sure you close the lid before flushing!
There are seriously many extensions of the popular statement “An Apple a Day keeps the Doctor Away”, but this one is really cooler. A Recent study has stated that if you sniff a green apple, you might instantly get rid of a migraine headache. The pleasant and beautiful odour of an apple helps to release tension and calm the nerves of your brain. This ultimately eases the pain and gives you peaceful relief.
Recently Health experts have found out that soap is far safer option to clean off the germs from the hand as compared to a hand-wash. It has been stated all those anti-bacterial washes which are highly expensive may have the ability to encourage superbugs. These superbugs are dangerous for the body. Simplistically, hand-wash still retains the germs on hands having the ability to make bacteria resistant to common antibiotics.
It’s true that the most famous delicacies are fried but it is also true that fried food have a number of health hazards. Not only they are high in calories but they also promote weight gain as they contain high levels of fats. Deep fried foods is one of the known cause of Type 2 Diabetes. Regular consumption of fried foods increases your cholesterol levels and also the chances of having a stroke. Moreover, if you decide to fry any food for making it tastier, you are destroying its nutritional value.
Spinal problem and back pain are frequently faced by people at their workplace. It is mainly because of lack of physical activity and poor sitting posture. It is very irritating to have these problems while working but there is some precautionary measure available choosing a right chair over bean bags and soft sofas because it provides proper back support and helps in equal distribution of chair throughout the spine. Drink enough water and keep yourself hydrated especially in summer. It nourishes our invertebral discs which mostly contain water.
Studies show that women who live an environment full of greenery live longer than those who don’t, according to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. Ladies with a high level of the leafy neighbourhood had 12% lower death rate compared to those who live in a low level of the green environment. It was found that there are huge differences in death rates from respiratory diseases, kidney diseases, and cancer. Moreover, such women had improved mental health and better social engagement with increased physical activity.