Scientific facts that will change your life
Optimism prolongs life
In a study conducted at the University of Northwestern, researchers looked at two groups of people aged 80-100 who had a poor lifestyle - smoking, drinking alcohol, and little sleep. On the face of it, factors that are a reason why people do not prolong life. But this group had a common and conspicuous common denominator - they all had an optimistic view. Professor Emily Rogelsky, the lead researcher, concluded that a positive view of life was what protected them from disease and aging problems, better than good nutrition and lack of bad habits. Be optimistic!
Sleep can reduce cravings for sugar
In a study conducted at King's University in London, scientists found that there was a connection between the number of hours a person slept and his sugar consumption. The study involved two groups, one of whom slept an hour and a half more at night. After about a month, the group that slept more, reported better health than before and less desire for sweetness. Fatigue, lack of concentration and depression, all three result from lack of sleep and all three cause us to consume sugar. Sleep better, take care of all the symptoms, and save you the need for sugar and improve your health.
Imagination can help reduce pain
Good thoughts help reduce pain, says psychologist Kia Friedman of Leiden University. During a study of the placebo effect, one can imagine in his head that nothing bad will happen to him, and he will feel minor pain and may not even notice it at all. If you come to the test with the obsessive thought that it is going to hurt, it will feel the pain much more than it should be. , With the help of positive thinking, it is possible to facilitate and prepare for both medical and mental challenges.
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