Tag: Sleep

Sleep is an essential component of our daily routine, and yet most of us don't have a healthy sleeping habit or routine. However, getting adequate sleep helps us rejuvenate very effectively. Sleep can prevent obesity and major depressive disorder. It can also reduce the levels of stress hormones in the body. In children, adequate sleep helps them focus better on the task at hand. In general, lack of sleep is associated with anxiety disorders.

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Even the healthiest people in the world are toppled and thrown off track by a seemingly inconsequential habit. Be it not sleeping enough, overuse of artificial sweeteners, or overexercising, the effects of these habits hurt our general well-being, especially our heart health. Alcohol consumption is another habit that can send your body tumbling down toward sickness. Receive every bit of advice with a pinch of salt. Follow what is right for you.

Popping a sleeping pill seems easy enough if you're having trouble sleeping. Unfortunately, sleeping pills have many side effects that make them risky to take. You could end up experiencing daytime drowsiness, nightmares, hallucinations, or even headaches and aches and pains. There's also the risk of becoming dependent or developing an addiction to certain sleeping pills. Misuse could even end in coma or death, so there’s merit to knowing just what you’re getting into.

Millions of years of evolution have made sure your body is set to a certain rhythm. This rhythm, known as the circadian rhythm, is related...

The concept of clean sleeping is quickly becoming popular day by day. It has been one of the big talking points in the media...

Before sex, don't go overboard with your alcohol. Same goes with food – you don't want to be sluggish before sex. Shower well to keep those bacteria away from your partner. After sex, make sure you pee in an hour's time. Change your sexy lingerie to cotton underwear and use a mild soap to clean your lady parts.

A hammock isn’t just a place to hang out. According to a study by the University of Geneva in Switzerland, the rocking motion can improve your sleep. To start, it helps you fall asleep faster. While you’re snoozing, the deep sleep phase of stage 2 lasts longer. You spend most of your night in this stage. Compared to a stationary bed, rocking also promotes deeper sleep.

Relapse of depressive symptoms can affect about 50% of individuals who were once treated for depression. The signs are pretty similar to that of depression. Often a traumatic life event could trigger the recurrence in many. The best way to handle the episode is by seeking professional help before it becomes severe. Medications, behavioral therapy, and mindful meditation are usually recommended.

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After exercise, recovery lets your muscles heal and grow. Otherwise, you’ll feel fatigued and perform poorly. A late morning nap will encourage optimal recovery by increasing slow wave sleep. Before hitting the hay, re-hydrate and stretch to prevent cramps. Cooling down with light movement is always smart. Finally, replenish your glucose stores with a post-workout meal made of 4:1 carbohydrates and protein. Even if you can’t nap, these habits are still necessary for recovery.

With the whole world fighting against weight gain and obesity, who does not want to burn calories the simple and easy way in 15 minutes? Being overweight invites all kinds of diseases and disorders. A healthy lifestyle, a balanced diet, and regular exercise is the simple three-pronged approach to quick weight loss. Practicing the listed activities for 15 minutes every day can help you lose weight really fast.

Narcissists have a heightened sense of ego. They lack empathy and constantly concerned about proving themselves superior to others. Scientists have reported that such individuals have higher levels of adrenaline and cortisol in them which leads to several health complications. These include depression, addiction, hypertension, diabetes and even insomnia.

All the efforts you put into working out and dieting can go for a toss with some simple, seemingly small, harmful habits. Not eating enough nutrients, eating too fast and distractedly, eating outside, skipping meals, sleeping irregularly and not enough, and avoiding healthy fats are just some of the habits that make you gain weight, weaken your immunity, and make you fall sick repeatedly.

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