When it comes to your health it turns out that some bad behaviors
are actually advantageous.
Scientists are finding benefits to our guilty pleasures. No longer do you have to feel bad about online shopping or being a little messy.
Gossiping:
All of us love a good gossip whether it's about a colleague's relationship or which celebrity is in trouble again. It turns out gossiping is good for not only feeling informed but is also a bonding experience with peers. The act of gossiping releases feel-good hormones which releases stress and anxiety.
Surfing the Web:
More than an online shopping addiction can come out of browsing the internet for new clothes. A study at the University of California found that just one week of web browsing can fire up the brains complex reasoning hubs. Time spent online can improve the mind's ability to make decisions and make our brains more efficient at strategizing. Of course regular breaks are necessary and it does not take the place of human socialization.
Procrastinating:
Most people put off their to-do lists until later. Turns out taking breaks to play Angry Birds or watch cute animal videos can be beneficial. Studies at Germanys University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf suggest that taking a break boosts production of compounds that eliminate aches and pains.
Being a Slob:
This is good news for all those that are not-so-tidy. Kenneth Roseman M.D. an environmental and internal medicine expert says a house should not be pristine. A little messiness is a good thing because killing every germ can clear the way for more harmful and serious strains. Messy supporting news also comes from a British study that found an unmade bed could prevent dust mites because tucked in sheets provides a perfect covered breeding area.
Texting:
With the ability to stay connected and be able to communicate efficiently texting can help relieve depression and feeling overwhelmed. Studies at California Loma Linda University have shown that the social connection people feel through texting increases the production of anti-depressant hormones. The instant gratification people feel from getting a message boosts confidence and can even help with quitting addictions such as smoking.
Fidgeting:
Squirming, pacing and twirling your hair. All of these nervous quirks are actually healthy for you. Research at the Mayo Clinic has found that those who fidget frequently increase their fat burning metabolic rate by 40 percent. Your body boosts it ability to burn stored fat for energy by releasing hormones when the body has constant movements. Small muscle movements which act like exercise burn off damaging stress hormones during tense times.
Not Cleaning Up After Dinner:
There's even more reasons not to keep the house pristine. The University of Michigan researchers say that continuously washing your kitchen with antibacterial sprays can actually expose you to even more dangerous drug resistant bugs. Sprays kill the weaker pests but are useless against the most dangerous ones. Once the weak bugs are out of the way, it gives the dangerous ones room to grow and become worse. The best solution is to wipe down surfaces with regular dish soap and hot water. Then once a week spray bleach which can destroy even the drug resistant bugs.
Giving Into a Chocolate Craving:
It's no surprise that chocolate is the food that women crave most. Eating two ounces daily, preferably the darker kind can cut artery clogging LDL cholesterol by 14 percent, according to Harvard studies. Because of this blood flow to your heart improves by 48 percent and it prevents dangerous clots by 36 percent. UCLA researchers say chocolate's health benefits are due to coca's flavonoids. These lower inflammation, relax arteries and help control the liver's cholesterol output.
Scientists are finding benefits to our guilty pleasures. No longer do you have to feel bad about online shopping or being a little messy.
Gossiping:
All of us love a good gossip whether it's about a colleague's relationship or which celebrity is in trouble again. It turns out gossiping is good for not only feeling informed but is also a bonding experience with peers. The act of gossiping releases feel-good hormones which releases stress and anxiety.
Surfing the Web:
More than an online shopping addiction can come out of browsing the internet for new clothes. A study at the University of California found that just one week of web browsing can fire up the brains complex reasoning hubs. Time spent online can improve the mind's ability to make decisions and make our brains more efficient at strategizing. Of course regular breaks are necessary and it does not take the place of human socialization.
Procrastinating:
Most people put off their to-do lists until later. Turns out taking breaks to play Angry Birds or watch cute animal videos can be beneficial. Studies at Germanys University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf suggest that taking a break boosts production of compounds that eliminate aches and pains.
Being a Slob:
This is good news for all those that are not-so-tidy. Kenneth Roseman M.D. an environmental and internal medicine expert says a house should not be pristine. A little messiness is a good thing because killing every germ can clear the way for more harmful and serious strains. Messy supporting news also comes from a British study that found an unmade bed could prevent dust mites because tucked in sheets provides a perfect covered breeding area.
Texting:
With the ability to stay connected and be able to communicate efficiently texting can help relieve depression and feeling overwhelmed. Studies at California Loma Linda University have shown that the social connection people feel through texting increases the production of anti-depressant hormones. The instant gratification people feel from getting a message boosts confidence and can even help with quitting addictions such as smoking.
Fidgeting:
Squirming, pacing and twirling your hair. All of these nervous quirks are actually healthy for you. Research at the Mayo Clinic has found that those who fidget frequently increase their fat burning metabolic rate by 40 percent. Your body boosts it ability to burn stored fat for energy by releasing hormones when the body has constant movements. Small muscle movements which act like exercise burn off damaging stress hormones during tense times.
Not Cleaning Up After Dinner:
There's even more reasons not to keep the house pristine. The University of Michigan researchers say that continuously washing your kitchen with antibacterial sprays can actually expose you to even more dangerous drug resistant bugs. Sprays kill the weaker pests but are useless against the most dangerous ones. Once the weak bugs are out of the way, it gives the dangerous ones room to grow and become worse. The best solution is to wipe down surfaces with regular dish soap and hot water. Then once a week spray bleach which can destroy even the drug resistant bugs.
Giving Into a Chocolate Craving:
It's no surprise that chocolate is the food that women crave most. Eating two ounces daily, preferably the darker kind can cut artery clogging LDL cholesterol by 14 percent, according to Harvard studies. Because of this blood flow to your heart improves by 48 percent and it prevents dangerous clots by 36 percent. UCLA researchers say chocolate's health benefits are due to coca's flavonoids. These lower inflammation, relax arteries and help control the liver's cholesterol output.
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