Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Day 28

Health News from THE WEEK:

Naps make you smarter.
Sleep seems to reboot the brain.

Dreaming makes you smarter still.
They are the brain's way of processing,
integrating, and understanding new information.

Laughter improves your appetite.
And can offer some of the same benefits as exercise,
such a slower blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

Good-luck charms give you an advantage - if you believe in them.
It's the confidence - not magic - that makes the difference.

Getting older makes you happier.
Life experience effects the regulation of emotions,
resulting in a consistently happier, less stressed, and less worried person.

Sighing helps you breather easier.
It shakes up the lungs to become more effective.

A good massage boosts your immune system.
It lowers cortisol levels, which cause stress
and increases oxytocin which make people feel pleasantly high.

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