5 Simple Tips To Improve Your Lifestyle
They say laughter is the best medicine but is that really true? Does laughter actually help keep illnesses at bay? Turns out, it really does. Don’t believe us? Well, according to research, not only does laughing get you in high spirits and makes sure that you and everyone around you is happy, but it also helps keep your heart healthy and helps brain activity as well. Here is how laughing helps one stay healthy and happy.
1. Helps The Heart
A study conducted by researchers at the Maryland School of Medicine shows the association of laughter with the healthy functioning of blood vessels. It claims that laughter causes the endothelium (tissue that forms the inner lining of the vessels) to expand. The study also showed that stress has the opposite effect. Laughing maintains a healthy endothelium and reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases, heart attack and stroke.
2. Helps Brain Activity
Laughter helps brain connectivity. A study that was published in the journal PLOS One shows that laughter fosters brain activity. There are differences in how we perceive different types of laughter such as joyous laughter, taunting laughter and tickling laughter. Each kind of laughter activates connections between different brain regions. So when we hear someone laugh, our brain instantly gets to work to determine what kind of laughter and communication is coming through.
3. Power Up With Protein
Protein is a key nutrient for good health. It must be part of every meal, as it is essential for growth and repair and also gives satiety. Healthy sources of protein include fish, chicken, lentils, beans, eggs, low-fat dairy products and nuts like almonds.
4. Focus On Quality And Not Quantity
It’s important to focus on the quality of the food and not only on the quantity. Micronutrients like calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc etc though required in small quantity but are essential for good health, hence the focus should be on the quality of food you eat. Eat foods which are loaded with nutrients like, whole grains, lentils, egg, nuts like almonds.
5. Exercise - A Key To Good Health
Everything is futile if you don’t follow a healthy lifestyle. A key to healthy lifestyle includes daily exercise. One needs to be active, target at least 10,000 steps daily.
