Lifestyle
It can negatively impact the development in children if over the time they are getting less creative in their play. A study has warned, children who spend more than 15 minutes a day are less creative than those who solve puzzles or read books. Researchers have said that watching television for shorter span does not impact the creativity of the child. This new research is of extreme relevance to the producers’ of children’s television.
Nowadays, the flavorings and sugar added to the variety of yogurts are slowly pushing them into the junk food category. Hence, when you are buying one, make sure you read the nutrition and ingredients list on the label. Always go for a sugar-free yogurt. The difference between greek yogurt and dairy-free yogurt is that the former comes with more proteins and fewer carbs whereas the latter has lesser fat and no lactose. Organic yogurt is not necessary the best buy as it may be rich in few nutrients but low in many others.
There is a misconception about calling it as office butt and here is the truth about it. While there are serious health concerns weight gain, blood pressure etc of working an all-day sitting job, experts say there is also a risk of deflating your butt. There is a new report which claims that your desk job is ruining all your squats, exercises and can get you a pancake butt. Hence, it is suggested to keep moving.
It is not a hidden fact that having meals at the wrong time of the day have negative impacts on learning, cognitive brain functions and memory. No wonder night shift workers gain 10-15 kgs every year. According to the studies, hunger pangs in the late evening lead to a tendency of eating heavy meals at night and this tendency could add the rise of obesity. Hence, it suggested that every individual should have fixed meal schedule according to the routine.
A study has found that the level of aggression in a person is measurable by their style or pattern of walking. It is observed that significant insights are derived from the walking style. It reveals that the exaggerated movement of the upper and lower body is a sign of aggression. Thus, the style of walking wherein the rotation is exaggerated will measure the aggression of a person. So if you are into flaunting or glamour, make sure you know how your acts are perceived to live a healthy life.
A study has found that the memory of CVD such as a heart attack is stored in the genes through epigenetic changes which are chemical modifications of DNA responsible for turning our genes on/off. Our body gives signals by activating certain genes during a heart attack. This mechanism eventually restores the body back to normal after a heart attack. Thus, it is likely that epigenetic changes are associated with a heart attack.
A published study states that children whose diet involves a good amount of vegetables, berries, fruits and whole grains perform much better in reading and communication skills. The researchers have specifically recommended a Finnish diet. This kind of diets include higher amounts of fruits, vegetables, fish, berries, whole grains and have less quantity of sugary products and saturated fat.
Fasting is a popular traditional concept in many cultures and religions of India. It is believed that it is one of the effective ways of achieving spiritual gains, but it has been reasoned by science too. As per the Ayurveda, fasting helps an individual in to maintain a balance between Ama (body toxins) and Agni (digestive fire). It relieves the digestive system of the body and flushes out the accumulated toxins. Hence, it is not an unhealthy practice.
Most of you fellow readers would not agree to this after reading the title itself but, if the doctors are to be believed, Q-Tip should not be used for cleaning your ear. It is said that it causes you more harm than it does well. According to the doctors, Q-Tip is not cleaning your ear and instead pushes the wax further inside the ear canal. This can be a really dangerous issue if done on a regular basis.
It is quite interesting to see how the size of your kitchen affects the size of your portion, a recent study has found out. Eating in an open kitchen where the food is properly visible and convenient to access might make you eat more. It enables to set-off a chain reaction. In this case, the possibility and frequency of you getting up and heading towards the food is higher. You will probably serve yourself with more food and eventually consume more.