British writer Dr. Michael Mosley, in his new book "A Little Things", reveals that we can take simple and effective methods to improve physical and mental health and change your life.
study shows that naps can improve happiness, and frequent naps can reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke 48%. It improves thinking ability, enhances learning ability, and is more beneficial than sleeping 30 minutes more at night.
UC Cognitive neuroscientist Sarah Mednik said taking a 20-minute nap can improve alertness and attention.
Eating dark chocolate can not only satisfy your desire for sweets, but also be beneficial to health, such as lowering blood pressure and cholesterol , improving the brain. The health benefits of dark chocolate come from flavanol , which can "feed" the gut bacteria.
Latest research shows that games are good for both the brain and vision. Games can improve memory, focus and complete multiple tasks.
cognitive neuroscientist Daphne Bavellier at the University of Geneva said that games can make the brain process information more efficiently, and action games involving quick decision-making, navigation and finding goals are the best.
games can also make people better at handling multiple things at the same time, ignoring interference and discovering details in busy and confused scenes.
Her research shows that if you play 5 days a week and 30 minutes a day, you can see improvements in cognitive ability within about three months.
People who sit in the office for a long time should know that spending more time standing is good for blood sugar and bones.
As early as the 1950s, researchers discovered the health differences between bus drivers (who sat all day) and bus ticket sellers (who often stood to sell tickets). Research shows that drivers are twice as likely to have a heart attack than ticket sellers.
John Barkley, professor of applied exercise science at Shrewsbury University, told Michael that when we sit for a long time, our bodies will enter "sleep mode", turning off many important functions for staying healthy.
We can order an alarm clock on our mobile phone and stand briefly every 30 minutes; when the phone rings, stand up and answer the phone.
Jiupai News Reporter Li Muxi
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