How can you resist an ice-cream! Especially in summer, when you want to enjoy something refreshing and tasty. Judging by myself, it’s often impossible. But can you have it if you are watching your diet? Yes, you can! – dieticians say. Only, you have to follow some advice. Continue reading »
Why taking pills, when you can’t fall asleep? They have a whole range of side effects. It has been recently found, that there’s a better way to cure insomnia without taking sedatives. Regular aerobics classes can help reduce anxiety and even get rid of insomnia. As for me, besides playing badminton, I do step aerobics at least once a week and after it I get a nice face color and a perfect mood, which makes me so efficient in work – just like nothing else. So, I would recommend aerobics as an antidepressant, too. Continue reading »
People experience insomnia at least once in their life; you toss and turn for the whole night, nothing helps fall asleep: not meditation, not a glass of warm milk before bed, not even breathing exercises. Brazilian medics discovered another reason behind insomnia. The factor lies in our daily food ration. The greasier food you eat - the fewer chances you have to sleep well at night. Continue reading »
Turning around in bed for the whole night, falling asleep right before the sunrise, waking up not well-rested, but rather exhausted. Sounds familiar? Insomnia can be a symptom of many different illnesses, but a healthy person can experience it as well. Insomnia mostly develops due to disturbed falling asleep in the evening, early wake-up time in the morning, or not deep enough sleep at night. A relatively healthy person can get insomnia due to a nervous over excitement, stress, or prolonged high physical activity. Continue reading »
A recent Dutch research has shown, how important sleep actually is. The scientists have analyzed the data on sleep and feeding preferences of 180 Netherlands residents. It has occurred, that people suffering from insomnia at night and then feel sleepy during the whole day are more prone to overeating. Because of the permanent tiredness insomnia sufferers are chronically stressed. It makes them eat high-calorie foods trying to cope with stress. Besides, chronic sleep loss causes the alteration of metabolic function, which also contributes to obesity. It also Continue reading »
A study of mobile phones and their impact on human health was recently conducted by researchers from Wayne State University in Detroit and the Karolinska Institute in Sweden. The results of the study surprise. Mobile phone use before bedtime can lead to headaches, insomnia, tiredness in the morning and in general may reduce the amount of deep sleep, which means a stress for the whole body. Continue reading »
