It seems like there's a new study out every day presenting scary medical news. Figuring out how to stay healthy can be really stressful, and we all know that stress isn't healthy. Fortunately, there are lots of simple ways to boost your health. It is to be amazed by this list of 20 genius health tricks- Amazing!- Number 20
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Sleeping on your
left side.
You may not think it matters which side you lie on when
you go to bed but studies have shown you're better off snoozing on your left
side. This position improves blood flow to your organs, helping the spleen and intestines
work more efficiently. There's also a big bonus for heartburn sufferers since
several studies have found that sleeping on your left side apparently reduces
heartburn. No one knows the exact reason for this, but one hypothesis holds that
left-side sleeping keeps the junction between the stomach and esophagus above
the level of gastric acid. It seems very odd but it's all true and the good
thing is that left side sleeping is a cool and easy trick everyone can use.
Number 19
Don't brush after
eating after all!
Since you were a kid, you were probably told to
brush your teeth after every meal, it turns out that's not such a great idea. Acidic
food or drinks, and even healthy foods like fruits and vegetables are often
very acidic and can soften your tooth enamel. This raises the risk of tooth
damage with brushing. A better idea is to wait 30 to 60 minutes after a meal to
brush those pearly whites.
Number 18
Avoid bright
lights before bed.
You may like to relax before bed by reading on your
tablet, surfing the internet, or updating your calendar on your phone. Unfortunately,
even if these things are relaxing, they can prevent you from sleeping soundly. It's
the blue light produced by all our electronic devices, any kind of bright
lights at night interferes with the production of melatonin, a hormone that
helps us sleep. Several studies have linked exposure to bright light at night
to increase the risk of several forms of cancer, heart disease, and obesity. Some
preliminary evidence, suggests lower melatonin levels may increase the risk of
cancer. If you like to read, a paper book is a better idea than an e-reader. But
if you have to use something with a screen, a pair of amber-tinted glasses can
reduce the blue light and help you sleep better. Now that's a bright idea!
Number 17
Sitting correctly
at a computer.
Sitting at a computer can leave you with all sorts of
aches and pains and pore posture is a big part of the problem, admit it, you
sat up straighter just hearing that! Improving posture is a good start. But
there are other changes you can make to reduce strain when sitting, raise the height
of your chair, put your keyboard and mouse on your desktop surface, and move
your monitor and laptop screen so it's at exactly the height of your face. That
way, you won't strain your neck looking down.
Number 16
Exercising
longer is not a good way to lose weight.
While experts agree exercise has many health
benefits, it is not a magic bullet for weight loss. In fact, physical activity
is usually only a tiny percentage of your daily calorie burn. Most of the
calories you burn result from your resting metabolism, in other words, the basic
functioning of your body like breathing! Additionally, many people overeat
after exercise because it makes them hungry. If you do exercise, longer sessions
may seem like a good idea but you'll actually get more metabolic benefits from
a shorter, more intense workout, than a longer one. High-intensity interval
training, or HIIT, helps you burn more calories after you finish exercising. One
study found those who do a HIIT workout, burned 100 calories more in the
following 24 hours than those who did a longer, lower intensity, sweat session.
This can have some weight-loss benefits if you don't follow your workout with a
box of donuts. Instead, pack a healthy snack to eat after you exercise as HIIT
is most effective when paired with a healthy diet. I'm not saying that exercise
is bad and you shouldn't do it, what I'm saying is that exercise alone is not enough
or as important as most people think. Instead, put more focus on maintaining a
healthy diet and the way you exercise.
Number 15
Smoothies,
energy bars and even some salads are not healthy.
Now that you know diet and calories are more
important than exercise when it comes to losing weight, you may think ordering
a salad is the way to go. Salads certainly can be healthy vegetables like
lettuce, kale, and carrots, tend to be low in calories and high in vitamins and
fiber. But some restaurants add so much cheese, salad dressing, and sometimes even
fried meats to their salads that they can top 1,000 calories. If you're dining
out, ask for dressing on the side so you can use a small amount and limit the
extra calories. You can also ask for the cheese on the side, or left off
entirely. If your salad comes with meat, ask for it to be grilled instead of
fried. Smoothies and energy bars often have an unhealthy amount of calories as
well and it's always a good idea to check the label before buying. Or read a
restaurant's nutrition info online before ordering.
Number 14
Loosen your tie
to reduce your risk of glaucoma.
Wearing your tie too tight can be uncomfortable not
just for you but also for your eyeballs. There's a reason some guys think of a
necktie as a noose. In one study of 40 men, adjusting a tie to slightly uncomfortable
for only three minutes raised intraocular pressure, a leading cause of
glaucoma. So loosen up that tie, or better yet, just use a clip-on. Then you'll
also save yourself the stress of having to tie it every morning.
Number 13
Easy on the
positive thinking, it can make you feel more depressed.
You know the feeling, you're having a bad day and
someone attempts to help by telling you to look on the bright side or have a
positive attitude. If you find this annoying instead of helpful, you're not
alone. Studies have shown positive thinking provides only a marginal
improvement in the mood for those with high self-esteem. Those with lower self-esteem,
actually felt worse. Probably because there's nothing more depressing than a
fake cheer when you're having a lousy day. Many people actually felt better
when making a list of negative things about themselves. This may be because
once you've identified your faults, you can work to improve them.
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Number 12
Beware of the
new car smell and open those windows.
Many people love that new car smell, so much that
it's even sold as a variety of air freshener. But getting a good whiff of the
real thing could actually be bad for your health. The inside of a new car
contains plastics, adhesives and fabrics and when these are concentrated in a
small space, like the inside of a new vehicle, they can release harmful gasses,
especially in high temperatures. As much as you might love that new car smell, it's
much healthier to roll down the windows and let it escape, especially in warm
weather.
Number 11
Yogic breathing improves
lung function and blood flow to the brain.
Pranayama sounds like something you might order at
that new Indian restaurant downtown. But it's actually a yoga breathing
principle, yoga is healthy in general, but if you don't have time to bend
yourself into a pretzel, you can still benefit from pranayama. This technique
brings more oxygen to the blood and brain. And it can improve lung function, just
don't take any deep, calming breaths in your new car.
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