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10 small changes that help you lose weight

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If you want to lose   weight  without "rebound" you should consider a change of habits to achieve a healthy lifestyle.  Acquiring healthy habits does not imply risks to your health, unlike the so-called "miracle products".   For this reason, we present 10 actions that science has determined are effective in achieving the figure you always wanted and in a healthy way:   1.   Substitute foods.  A study published in the   New England Journal Medicine   indicates that long-term eating yogurt and hard-shelled nuts such as walnuts or almonds help lose   weight   more quickly and effectively than with fruit diets. 2.   Eat slow.    Eating fast food reduces the secretion of hormones that generate the feeling of satiety, which leads to overeating.  Take your time and enjoy every bite. 3.   Sleep  .  According to studies from the   University of Chicago,...

10 physical effects of stress

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Are you one of the people who thinks that nervous  tension  is already part of your daily emotions?  Watch out!  The consequences of  stress  have an impact on your mood and your health, so it is important that you consider relaxing for a few seconds a day.   According to  Mayo Clinic specialists,  when the person perceives a threat or feels pressured, the hypothalamus initiates an alarm system in the body, through the nervous system and  hormones  such as adrenaline and cortisol.   Adrenaline increases  heart  rate, blood pressure and increases energy supply, while cortisol favors the production of glucose in the blood, alters the responses of the immune, digestive, reproductive systems and growth processes.   Therefore, frequent exposure to  stress  generates physical damage to the body, which reduces the quality of life of people such as  headaches  , dry skin, nervous tics, as well as: ...

10 things you lose when stressed

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Moderate  stress  can help us improve our cognitive performance, however, excess negatively impacts the body and quality of life.  Do you want to know how  stress  affects you ?   1.  You have less sex.  A study published in the journal  Hormones and Behavior  suggests that high levels of cortisol suppress the effects of testosterone, so it's normal for low libido in men.   2.  Your hair falls out.  Mayo Clinic  specialists  assure that chronic  stress  generates alopecia and trichotillomania (mania for pulling out hair).  If you manage to control the tension, you can get your hair back.   3.  You isolate yourself.  According to a study from the  University of Washington  , chronic  stress  inhibits the release of dopamine in the region of the brain related to motivation, pleasure and social behavior.  This generates depression in people and the need to get a...

6 tips to stress less and have more fun

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Our time, in most cases, is divided into responsibilities: work, school, home, friends, partner.  What causes that there is no space for fun and relaxation of the mind.  In the long run this can lead to a situation of  stress  , but is it possible to control it?   According to  psychologist Patricia Alvarado Chirinos,  stress can cause sexual dysfunction, rapid heartbeat, intestinal problems, insomnia and alterations or damage to interpersonal relationships.     Take advantage of life's moments...   It is practically impossible to run away or leave our responsibilities, even if some of them produce anxiety, worry or pressure.  What can be done is  reduce our stress,  so with information from the  Huffington Post  we offer you 6 scientific tips to achieve it.   1. Eat a snack.  Stress eating doesn't have to be bad.  The connection between the gut and the brain is enormous.  For  Drew Ramse...

6 tips to end morning stress

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Do you wake up tired, with  muscle pain  or just not in the mood to start your day?  You may be suffering from  morning stress  .  However, there are easy-to-do actions that can help you enjoy your day from morning to bedtime.   According to a study published by the journal  Age and Aging  ,  stress  can have more serious physical and emotional consequences than those of old age. That's why we present you 6 strategies that will help you avoid  morning stress,  with information from the  Huffington Post.   1. Keep your keys.  Avoid the  stress  of searching for your keys in the morning.  Before going to sleep, put them in your bag or backpack that you are going to take the next day.   2. Exercise  .  Reduces levels of  anxiety  ,  depression and stress.  According to Matthew Stults of the Yale Center, raising your heart rate can reverse brain damage caused by ...