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It might come as a surprise to a lot of us but it turns out that all those supermodels who were addicted to smoking were actually onto something. A research has found that self-administration of nicotine is able to suppress body weight gain irrespective of your diet. Results of the study reveal that if the nicotine dose was reduced from a high self-administered dose to a significantly low dose, it would lead to substantial weight gain.

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It has become our habit to seek a doctor or just consume antibiotics for even small diseases which can be treated naturally but we do not possess the strength and patience to face it. Studies and research have proved that long-term treatments which involve the use of antibiotics have the potential to disrupt our brain functions. The research suggests that the healthy gut bacteria is vital in keeping the mind sharp. Hence, keep yourself from antibiotics as much as possible.

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While taking care of our teeth, most of us neglect our gums. Gum disease can result in tooth loss and more severe conditions like kidney diseases and heart attack. Good oral health and hygiene are essential for improving social interaction and to promote self-esteem. You must brush teeth twice a day including once at night. Have gum massage often and rinse your mouth after every meal. You should even floss daily. Eating fibrous food and keeping yourself from processed junk food will also help.

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REM sleep or Rapid Eye Movement sleep is a kind where dreams appear and is characterized by rapid eye and bodily movements, faster pulse, breathing and paralysis of muscles. This place a very important role in the formation of memory. REM sleep is a vital component of sleep in all mammals including humans. Poor sleep quality increases the risk of brain disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease. So, ensure you wake up daily with satisfied sleep.

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Most of us do not breathe properly using the only 1/3rd of the lung’s total capacity. 20,000 is the ideal number we should breathe in a day. A lot of breath from our chest which is short and sharp. This condition becomes worse during stress. This shallow breathing makes people depressed, stressed, drained out of energy. It also affects their sleep pattern. Hence, we must take deep breaths at frequent intervals.

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Dementia is a progressive disorder of the brain and people affected by it react unlike normal to the stimuli in their environment. They have certain likes, dislikes and preferences which may be illogical or irrational to a normal person. They do not like taking a bath. They have hallucinations which influence their behaviour. They feel lively to go out during the middle of night. You can distract them with a pleasant activity.

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Exercise is not just for weight loss, it has powerful benefits for your brain and body. Weight lose ideally means losing the fat while gaining or maintaining the muscles. Which means, it is possible to lose fats without losing much weight. How exercise drives appetite and consumption is subjective from individual to individual. Some people might even start consuming more after exercising which prevents weight loss. People who have lost weight through exercising need to stick to their exercising schedule for a long time otherwise they might gain double.

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Marriage does not stop you from staying fit. You can adopt a healthy lifestyle even after tying the knot. For that, the first thing you must do is stop wearing clothes according to your size and weight for any occasion. Plan some outdoor activities with your partner like long walks and have a healthy sex life. Physical activeness is a must so keep yourself indulged in the household chores. Choose nutritional, low-calorie meals and always stock your kitchen with healthier foods.

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Essential minerals like potassium, calcium, sodium, and magnesium determine how our muscles contract. Deficiency of any of these minerals can lead gradually to painful muscle cramps. Hence, sudden muscle cramps which start at any time should be ignored. If the pain is consistent and severe, you just seek help from a health expert. Meanwhile eating foods that are rich in potassium and magnesium might help you recover slowly.

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Abdomen pain is a common sign of your body suffering from a deficiency of minerals. Lack of potassium or other vital minerals can lead to persistent abdominal pain. Ideally, you should eat more potassium rich foods and moderate your intake of sodium. Potatoes, nuts, seeds, pulses, milk and yoghurt, fish etc are rich in potassium. In case you are experiencing a severe pain, seek help from a healthcare professional.

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