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5 bad habits that improve your health
Last reviewed: 01.07.2025
Every coin has two sides. So habits that we are used to considering harmful can be useful if you find the right approach to them.
Ilive presents five bad habits that will only improve your health if you know when to stop.
You can't wake up without a cup of coffee
If you are used to starting every morning with a large cup of coffee (or even two), then scientists have good news for you. Recent studies have shown that people who drink two or three cups of coffee daily reduce the risk of developing depression by 15%. The thing is that caffeine activates processes in the brain that are responsible for a good mood.
You worry about trifles
Do you think that for your own good you need to maintain a positive attitude in any situation and simply ignore bad news? Nothing of the sort! A new study proves that people who face any problems in their personal life or at work with a smile are more likely to experience symptoms of depression over the years than those who look at things less positively. And that's because realists look at things more soberly and analyze them, which helps them work on improving their living conditions. That's why their problems accumulate less often, which means they have fewer reasons for depression.
You can't imagine your life without beer
Red wine gets all the attention when it comes to health, and not everyone knows about the beneficial properties of the wonderful foamy drink called beer. To partially fill this gap, we inform you: beer is rich in antioxidants that help the body fight various diseases. In addition, beer can provide a portion of iron, which is necessary for the body's vigor, as well as dietary silicon, which strengthens bones and protects against osteoporosis.
However, we must not forget that beer contains a lot of calories, so it can cause excess weight. In addition, everyone knows the harmful effects of alcohol abuse. Therefore, it is better to limit your beer diet to one glass a day, or even less.
Sometimes laziness overcomes you and you forget about physical activity
If you suddenly spend the whole weekend in bed, don’t make a tragedy out of it. To stay in shape, you don’t have to exercise every day. In fact, short breaks are even useful. Three to four days of physical activity per week are enough to stay fit and toned. Breaks in training allow muscles to recover and strengthen.
You forget to take your vitamins
Yes, vitamins do help us make up for certain nutrients missing from our regular diet, but there is a downside. Researchers have found that people who take vitamins are more likely to indulge in healthy lifestyle choices, such as eating a bag of potato chips instead of an apple or sitting in front of the TV all day instead of exercising or taking a walk.
Also, remember that your body absorbs nutrients better in their natural form than in pill form, so it's better to rely on healthy, wholesome nutrition rather than pharmaceutical advances.