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Spicy food is the cause of nightmares

Scientists from the University of Cleveland have discovered an unexpected pattern: too spicy food can provoke vivid nightmares. Eating before bedtime speeds up the body's metabolism in any case, and food generously seasoned with spices - doubly so. In addition, spicy food contributes to an increase in body temperature. The combination of actions occurring in the body leads to increased brain activity and, as a result, to nightmares.
Published: 21 February 2013, 09:54

Tea will save you from avitaminosis

The last days of winter are in most cases associated with fatigue, decreased vitality and weakened immune system. It is during this period of the year that chronic diseases become more acute, and there is a high risk of catching an infection, as the immune system is weakened due to a lack of vitamins in the body. European doctors have recently reported that it is useful to drink freshly brewed vitamin tea daily as a vitamin supplement in winter.
Published: 19 February 2013, 01:19

Healthy sound sleep depends on proper nutrition

For a long time, nutritionists have been asking the question: what is the connection between nutrition and healthy sleep? Recent research by specialists from Pennsylvania (USA) has brought us as close as possible to answering this question that is relevant to all inhabitants of the planet. The study made it possible to analyze and determine the average duration of restful sleep for people with different nutrition systems.
Published: 18 February 2013, 09:01

The most harmful foods for the body have been identified

Nowadays, many people are seriously concerned about their own health and lifestyle, which has a positive effect on overall statistics. Modern inhabitants of the planet pay special attention to their diet and properly selected products. A popular nutritionist in the USA, who has been creating individual diets for those who have problems with digestion or excess weight for many years, recently published a list of the most harmful products for the body.
Published: 15 February 2013, 09:36

Young people are increasingly exposed to stress

The commonly held belief that young people are healthier and stronger in spirit by default can be considered erroneous, say US doctors.
Published: 15 February 2013, 09:00

Little known facts about depression

Depression is one of the most common mental disorders, affecting about 10% of the adult population of the planet. Depression causes decreased self-esteem, loss of interest in life, impaired thinking and slowed movements. At the moment, depression is treatable, and the main areas of treatment are considered to be pharmacotherapy, social therapy and psychotherapy.
Published: 14 February 2013, 09:09

Tomatoes prevent heart disease

American scientists have studied the impact of tomatoes and their derivatives on human health. Boston University researchers have found that regular consumption of fresh or canned tomatoes has a positive effect on cardiovascular health.
Published: 10 February 2013, 09:26

Sedentary lifestyle leads to infertility

Recently, scientists in economically developed countries have noticed an unpleasant pattern: the quality of sperm in men has noticeably decreased over the past decades. The concentration of spermatozoa and their mobility have also decreased. Doctors believe that the reproductive health of the male sex is in danger, which most of them do not even suspect.
Published: 08 February 2013, 09:23

Consumption of low-fat dairy products will save you from osteoporosis

Elderly people are advised to eat low-fat foods (up to 5%) every day. Adding these foods to your diet will help strengthen bone tissue, which is especially important in the winter when icy conditions make emergency rooms overcrowded. Doctors say that fatty dairy products do not have such a beneficial effect.
Published: 07 February 2013, 09:02

Chewing gum can help speed up brain function

Since the invention of chewing gum (second half of the 19th century), its use in society was considered bad manners and a sign of bad manners. Japanese scientists have recently concluded that, despite the stereotype, chewing gum has a positive effect on human thinking and reaction speed.
Published: 06 February 2013, 01:13