Wednesday, June 19, 2013

9 Bad Habits: Are These Worrisome?


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.

1. Texting While Walking:
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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