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Low physical activity is highly dangerous as a new research suggests it might make you vulnerable to psychosis. In order to stay healthy, WHO has recommended that people aged between 18 to 64 must engage in at least 3hrs of moderate-intensity physical activity throughout the week including household chores, walking and cycling. Regular cycling has proven to be useful in maintaining a healthy heart to fit muscles.
If you cannot stop eating when it comes to your favourite food, maybe you should look out for the symptoms of food addiction. Food addiction is a serious psychological condition that affects people irrespective of gender and age. It can cause several health issues. The symptoms of food addiction include fatigue, nausea, indigestion, lack of control over shopping and wanting to eat alone. Food addiction is highly related to overeating.
If you want to avoid suffering from a number of lifestyle related disorders and stay healthy then you must follow these basic day-to-day food and health care tips which restrict you from doing certain things after you have just had your meal. These things include smoking, taking a shower, doing heavy exercises, sitting for a long time, eating fruits or drinking tea, and lying down. These things will interfere with your diet process.
A research has found that drawing pictures of information which need to be remembered is relatively reliable and strong trick to enhance memory. The study shows that drawing helped to create a better cohesive trace of memory that integrates visual, motor and semantic information. Results show that drawing works better than listing physical features, creating mental pictures or viewing actual pictures of the objects depicted by words. Moreover, the quality of drawing did not seem to matter.
Venus holes and Apollo holes are two small circles formed in the back of women and men respectively. Since venus holes are located in that part of the body where there is no muscle, it is not possible to create them by doing exercises. If you are working on a fitness diet to lose excess fat, these holes will be visible to you after a time. These holes are a sign of good circulation and a healthy body.
Matsyasana pose was tagged as Fish pose because of its posture which is believed to purify the blood and keep you healthy. It is known that this pose stimulates spine and the muscles in the back and can enhance your body posture. It is also useful in treating headache, respiratory issues and stress. There are various other benefits listed of practising yoga and fish pose.
Micro-organisms like fungi on the scalp have been considered as the main reason of development of dandruff. This was suspected to be wrong and a team was established to study how a large number of variables in the ecosystem of human scalp interact. After the experiments were conducted, it was found that relation between the bacteria and dandruff was comparatively much stronger than fungi.
Tonsillitis is a tonsil infection which is highly discomforting and can be chronic or acute in nature. One of the best natural remedies to treat tonsillitis is the onion juice which provides a great deal of relief from this infection. All you need is an onion and a cup of lukewarm water. Extract fresh onion juice and mix it with lukewarm water. Gargle properly with this mix and repeat 2-3 times a day for best results.
Loss of memory is a very common condition nowadays due to improper diet and significant lifestyle changes. Increased consumption of food rich in saturated fats has led to fat accumulation resulting in impaired memory power. Eating fruits like grapes and oranges which are rich in phosphorous help in recovering memory. Also, having carbs rich diet will boost the cognitive functions of the brain. Have a healthier lifestyle as you age.
You will be surprised to know that 99% of gas produced in your gut is odorless and only about 1% is responsible for making farts smell terrible. That 1% is comprised of sulfurous gases which are usually unpleasant to the nose. According to experts holding in farts is not harmful to health but causes discomfort in the abdomen. Some tips to make your farts less foul-smelling: Have your vegetables cooked, avoid fizzy drinks, reduce dairy consumption and fatty foods and chew your food well.
Sometimes we feel that the same food we eat tastes different, or our tongue has become thicker we have caught a bad breath. This can be due to having a white tongue which is a result of the collection of dead cells, food residue and bacteria on your tongue. Following products are useful in treatment: Aloe Vera, Turmeric, Salt Water, Baking Soda, Yoghurt, Lemon Juice, Garlic, Glycerin, and Neem.
Nowadays, travelling across time zone is irresistible and so is the problem of facing jetlag. Here are some tips to prevent yourself from facing one. 1- Reset your body clock at least 5 days prior to the day you have to travel. 2- Try to book an overnight flight. 3- Drink plenty of water and avoid tea/coffee/alcohol. 5- Stay active and step outdoor. 6- Consider taking prescribed melatonin but try to avoid sleeping pills.
When guys get a little older, it becomes little intimidating to think about building muscles especially when they have spent most of their time at their desk behind a computer in their recent life. If you want to build muscles and shape up no matter what your age is, here are some tips to follow: Go light on weight lifting and don’t try to push it. Stretch yourself pre and post workout a little. Top of all, focus on what you eat.
A study has found out that women not only have more number of nightmares but also that their nightmares are more emotionally intense than men. It is found that most of the men majorly dream of exciting, thrilling and joyful things whereas in the case of females, the most common ones are about their spouse, feared insects and chasing or being chased by someone/something. Men, this article is a piece of advice for you - take care of women in your life.
According to two studies conducted, If women start consuming soluble corn fibre as a supplement during two critical period in their life which is adolescence and post-menopause, it might enable their body to retain calcium in the bones. What happens is when a prebiotic fibre passes through the gut so that the microbes in the lower gut can digest, it was found that soluble corn fibre breaks down into short chain fatty acids which promote stronger bones.
How can get rid of killer facts when you can’t even see it? Health experts have the following tips to give. Eat less refined carbs and keep munching on healthy proteins throughout the day. Have a proper diet with good fats. Get moving and get regular. Adding a soluble fibre supplement to your diet can work like a charm. At last, get a mind-blowing sleep. For good results, keep a track of your activity performance and weight loss.
A new study has found that baby boys who are exposed to a chemical which is commonly used in plastics, before delivery, might have the chance of developing problems of anxiety and depression at the age of 10-12. Bisphenol A (BPA) is a component of few plastics found in water bottles, dental sealants, food containers and thermal receipt paper. After filtering results with gender, they found this was affecting boys more than girls.
A recent study has found out that people who work in open offices face diminishing morale and low productivity. The output of the employees is reduced. For this particular study, researchers surveyed over 1500 workplaces including executive and non-executive employees. More than 50% of employees reported lesser levels of satisfaction in the open environment. This was mainly because they did not feel they are in their comfort zones.
If you possess the following skills, they will be fruitful for you throughout your life. They define a sharp, smart and elegant personality. Mastering your sleep, managing time, having empathy, consistency, asking for help, positive self-talking, resisting gossip, listening, minding your own business, mastering your thoughts, staying present in the moment, knowing when to remain quiet and when to speak up.
According to a universal research, the tendency of humans of constantly comparing themselves with other has significantly shaped our evolution. Evaluating everyone’s social standing including ours’ has enabled our brains to grow larger and increase the size of a cerebral cortex which apparently is one of the things that make us humans. This can also enable machines to make decisions like humans, especially in one-off situations.