A recent study suggests that people who love to procrastinate stuff are more likely to get affected by insomnia which is a sleep disorder. Usually, these people face troubles in falling asleep or staying asleep. This is because people who delay things unnecessarily, think about the things they could have done but did not, before going to bed. According to that study, evening people procrastinate more than morning people.

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It has been observed that people who do not get enough sleep drink more energy drinks or soda than those who get a proper amount of sleep every night. People who claim that they generally sleep less than 5 hours every night drank 21% more aerated beverages (sugar-sweetened) on an average than those who slept more than 7 hours every night. Apparently, sugar-sweetened beverages cause improper sleep.

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Yes, it is possible to be fit and fat at the same time whether you believe it or not. If you have too much of abdominal fat, it does not imply that you are not fit. Sometimes, even if you do have plenty of fat, it is highly likely that it could be harmless fat. Moreover, it is even possible to be fat and have a better and a healthier metabolic rate than a thin person.

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Guduchi is a plant which is used in the treatment of several infections, UTI, fevers, digestive disorders as well as water-borne diseases. Wheatgrass is popularly known to increase the production of hemoglobin in your body. You can enhance your health with moringa, drumsticks. Lodhra is really good for treating diarrhea, eye infections, and ulcers. Asparagus provides energy and strengthens the female reproductive system. Reference ​ ​   ..

All the women need to be aware of the following pointers before opting to use birth control. The birth control pills will replace your natural hormones with chemically altered ones. It is possible that you get pregnant if you skip birth control even for a day. It is quite safe to skip the sugar pills every month. The pills are known to reduce the risk of ovarian cysts drastically. All these points also indicate that there are different varieties of pills available.

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Yes, agreed that a six-pack is highly noticeable but the problem is, it is often mistaken for being in an optimum physical shape which is not true. Several studies suggest that the six-pack abs indicate nothing about your stamina, strength, flexibility, your speed or your overall health which is highly contradictory to the popular belief. In fact, sometimes, it is not even considered as pros of fitness dedication.

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It is a fact that in the case of a woman, hormones have an extremely powerful effect on the behavior of the woman throughout the month. The mood swings that are linked to the hormones of women have become a source of cheap jokes but it takes patience to understand their pain. Scientists have revealed that women tend to become smarter just before they fall in time because a part of their brain grows. A lot of women are rational and in control after ovulation but it’s still difficult for them.

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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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As we all know smoking is one of the biggest cause of hazardous diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular diseases. But to the surprise of a lot of us, smoking also possesses the tendency to alter our genes. Researchers and several studies suggest that this occurs because of Methylation. It is a process of DNA alteration which is known to deactivate a gene or interfere with its functioning that eventually leads to cancer.

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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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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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A common ingredient found in nail polish known as Triphenyl phosphate or TPHP, in short, might prove dangerous for people who usually color their nails, according to the researchers at an abroad university. TPHP is an endocrine disruptor which interferes with your hormones and can probably make you put on some weight. Further studies suggest that transparent nail polish possesses more TPHP than the colorful ones.

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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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You will be really surprised to know this since there is no hiding the fact that everyone is afraid of something. Though you will not believe this, it does not matter how do you justify that fear of yours but truly that is just all in your mind. It is quite known that humans are born just with two congenital fears which is the fear of falling and of the loud sounds. Apart from these, all other fears are learned by them.

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It has been observed that white lies may actually prove dangerous to your health. A new research claims that those small lies desensitize our brains to negative emotions. The experiment was carried on amygdala which is the part of the brain associated with emotion and the results showed that the response gradually declined with every lie. On the other hand, the magnitude of the lies escalated. Thus, larger drops in amygdala activity lead to bigger lies in future.

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The white tissues tend to get stiff and short as people get older and do nothing about it. Older people are more prone to injuries such as tearing of those tissues, strains, and sprains. If you want to avoid having such issues in your life, mobility is your only shot at it. There should be regular movement and stretching of certain muscles in our daily life. Keep moving and have a healthy physical life.

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We need a proper amount of nutrients in our body to jump back to normal and be fully functional again. It is utmost essential to consume healthy food to boost the healing process and reduce any swelling or discomfort which may occur post surgery. Right kind of nutrients, minerals, and vitamins can help our body to recuperate faster. Protein rich foods such as nuts and dairy products can enable the body to replenish all the nutrients and bounce back to normal selves.

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Every sports person’s diet needs to be a healthy balanced one which comprises of all essential nutrients including calcium, vitamins, minerals, good fats, carbs, and iron. Here is a list of few foods that should primarily be included in the sports diet. Wholegrains, ghee, vegetable salads, banana, papaya, carrots and green leafy vegetables. But the top of all, every sports person should have a good amount of water at regular intervals.

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A lot of research proposes that when children encounter constraining feeding practices, their potential to take after their particular appetite signals might be lost and quit eating when they're full. After some time, kids compelled to clean their plates at each meal may incline toward sugary nourishments and snacks and risk getting to be overweight or hefty. The "clean plate club" policies are difficult to resist but may backfire.

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