40 Interesting Facts About Health
- Humans can use the sun's rays as a source of energy to make ATP.
- Chronic sitting and sedentary lifestyle (8+ hours per day) is more dangerous than smoking
- Granite stone emits a small amount of radiation that may promote longevity, as seen on the blue zones island of Icaria, Greece.
- Laughing is a natural mood booster, pain killer, and longevity booster.
- Dopamine and achieving goals increases testosterone
- Castor oil is possibly the world's oldest, most versatile health remedy
- Honey has antibacterial properties and can last thousands of years without spoiling.
- Many illegal drugs, like heroin, were sold OTC 100 years ago for their "health benefits".
- Small amount of TV watching is linked to a health increase, whereas large amounts linked to poorer health
- The healthiest form of alcohol is probably Kvass, a beet juice "wine", or Kombucha
- Pet owners live longer than non pet owners
- Women who smoke and sunbathe love longer than women who don't smoke and don't sunbathe
- Reading a book helps control stress and anxiety
- Keeping and making friends boosts immune function
- Some of the benefits of meditation can last a lifetime, like stress control
- 65 F is an ideal sleeping temp
- Muscle is 3x better at burning calories than fat.
- Exercise keeps your DNA healthy
- Staying hydrated is more important than consuming calories for energy
- Indoor air pollution can be worse than outside air pollution (cooking, fragrances, exhaust, etc.)
- Walking barefoot improves health through “earth grounding”
- Sleep is just as important for health as food and water
- Generally, the more colorful the veggie, the healthier it is
- Aerobic exercises can boost mood
- Exercise can improve your IQ
- Children who play more have better brains when they get old
- Writing things down helps you remember them more
- Eating protein fights fatigue better than sugar
- More than 30% of the world is obese or overweight
- Recovery is just as important as working out
- Staying health saves you money
- Eating something bitter can help stop food cravings
- BCAA’s can shrink your muscles
- There a some chemicals and toxins that stay in your body forever
- Varying your diet helps you live longer
- Omega 6 fats in peanut butter can give you the munchies
- Having a routine helps you better meet your health goals
- Most isolated and synthesized dietary supplements are ineffective
- Caffeine is classified as a psychoactive drug
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