A bad habit is like a prominent red light so it is
immediately noticed even from a great distance, such as smoking? Ugh! Being
lazy and lying sedentary all the time? Duh! Churning on sugar coated sweets?
Very bad! But what about, something like, eating lunch at your desk in the
office? Well well! It can be worse for you than you’d think (and there you were
just trying to be extra productive). Knowing what’s good for us and what’s not is not an easy
task, especially because of the continuously changing medical advice due to
newly emerging research. But just don’t worry we have narrowed down along and
wide list of adversely affecting habits down to 9 potentially worrisome
everyday habits so you will know just when you can - and can’t - relax.
Is it worrisome?
Ans: Danger! Danger!
A really great way to become a roadkill is to be absorbed in
your smartphone while crossing the street. People who crossed several busy
intersections while texting were four times less likely than non-texters to
look around before they crossed, cross with the light or stay in the crosswalk.
It also took them two seconds longer to navigate the intersection. Risk of
being hit by a vehicle is raised by crossing less cautiously and spending more
time in the intersection.
2. Missing The Pill Every Now and Then:
Is it worrisome?
Ans: It won’t kill you, but…
It could get you pregnant because out of every 100 women
using oral contraceptives, between two and nine get pregnant each year, mostly
because of errors, like forgetting a pill or starting a pack late. The solution to the problem is that if you miss your daily
dose then take it as soon as you remember, or take two pills the next day. But
if you miss two pills, take two pills for two days, and use backup birth
control, like a condom, for a week. And if you find trouble in taking pill
acoording to timetable then talk to your doctor about other forms of birth
control.
3. Stuffing Your Coffee With Extras:
Is it worrisome?
Ans:It won’t kill you, but…
Being generous with the condiments empties, ‘empty calories’
into your diet. Its not just about whipped cream and mocha syrup but even
stirring in half-and-half and a couple of packs of sugar can add 50 calories to
your five-calorie cup of joe. If you don’t stop taking those extra calories
each day then these calories are enough to pack on 5 extra pounds on to you
within a year. However if you’re generally a healthy eater, then a splash of
milk and a little sugar should not be a problem.
4. Weighing Yourself Daily:
Is it worrisome?
Ans: No worries! Really!
There can be several fluctuations of several pounds in your
body weight throughout the day, and watching it spike up and down like the
stock market will drive you crazy. And it may not be of any help in losing
weight. However weighing in once a day, in the morning, after peeing
and before putting on your clothes, is an accurate way to keep tabs on whether
you’ve been gaining over time. Daily weigh-ins allow you to detect small
changes before they become big changes.
5. You Are Using A Worn Out Kitchen Sponge:
Is it worrisome?
Ans: It won’t kill you, but…
That sponge lying in your sink is germier than you might
think. If you are using it to clean your sink or counters - especially if you
have only quickly rinsed the sponge after mopping up raw meat and poultry
juices - then you are actually spreading potentially illness-causing bacteria all
over the place. However, that doesn’t mean a sponge can never be reused. The only
requirement for its reuse is to clean it thoroughly enough to zap the bacteria
in it, either by running it through the dishwasher or nuking the damp sponge in
the microwave on high for one to two minutes once a week.
6. Placing Your Bare Butt On Public Toilet Seats:
Is it worrisome?
Ans: No worries! Really!
According to a research conducted at the University of Arizona
the toilet seat is probably the cleanest thing you’ll touch in a public
restroom, largely because anxious women either use those seat covers or
otherwise wipe the seat before touching down. So go ahead and make yourself
comfortable! There’s this idea that if you sit on a toilet seat you’re going to
get some dreaded disease. But That’s just not going to happen. Things like
gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV don’t live on surfaces.
7. Consuming Over The Counter Pain Killers Like Candies:
Is it worrisome?
Ans: Danger! Danger!
Stuff hurts and you want it to stop, so you pop an Advil or
a Tylenol. Nothing wrong with that. But where this habit starts getting a bit
troublesome is if you’re regularly taking a lot more than the prescribed daily
amount. That can lead to liver issues if acetaminophen is your pain reliever of
choice. If you prefer NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), stomach
and/or kidney problems can occur. And if you’re one of the 25 percent of women
who get migraines, taking over-the-counter pain relievers two or three times a
week for weeks on end can actually cause more headaches, due to a rebound
effect that can occur after your body gets used to medication.
8. Gulping Your Lunch At Your Desk:
Is it worrisome?
Ans: It won’t kill you, but…
According to research in The American Journal of Clinical
Nutrition When you eat as you work, especially if you’re sitting in front
of your computer, you’re more likely to overeat. The study showed
that when we’re distracted, we tend not to recall very much about what
we’ve just put in our mouths, which blunts the satiety (fullness) response. Try to go to your office’s kitchen or cafeteria for lunch.
If you don’t have that luxury then at least turn away from the computer screen
while you are having your meal so you can savor each bite.
9. Taking Consultation With The Doctor Very Lightly:
Is it worrisome?
Ans: It won’t kill you, but…
It’s very important that you get all your regular preventive
screenings, like Pap smears (now recommended every three years for most women),
mammograms and cholesterol tests. And you really should visit your doctor if
you’re not feeling well as proved in a 2007 study that most preventive tests
ended up being ordered when patients saw their physicians because they were
feeling ill. Idealy you should also see your primary-care doctor for
annual checkups. Who can check your vitals, update your chart and recommend any
screenings you’re missing out on - and you have a chance to talk to your doctor
about any issues you’ve been having.
Source : http://researchonmedical.com
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