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Ten BAD Things That Are GOOD For You

By: Kenneth Pagdanganan

1. Listening to Loud Music

There is a scientific proof that the greater the musics intensity the more pleasure it

brings, according to a research from the University of Manchester. Its al down to the vestibular

system, which is responsible for balance but also carries vibration; when sound waves set it off, it

sends a positive message to the brain.

BUT WATCH OUT! It is considered safe to listen to 85 decibels for 8 hours, but if these

increases to 88 decibels; you should halve the length of time.

2. Texting

In our Philippines alone, about 400 million messages are sent in a day which you may see

another category of human interaction. Yet, a survey by YouGov, an international internet-based

market research firm, found that 43 per cent of respondents felt mobile phones improved familycommunications. Texting may be a good way to keep in touch.

BUT WATCH OUT! Doctors advise against spending more than 5-10 minutes texting, to

avoid repetitive strain injury. So spread the load by using all the fingers.

3. Running down the streets

Researchers at Monash University in Victoria, Australia, followed 300 adults aged

between 50 and 79 over a decade and found that cartilage volume increased in those who

exercised the most. Another study at Californias Stanford University found out that regular

running can also reduce pain. So does this mean that older people with arthritis should exercise?

Yes, says Dr Adam Bajkowski, President of the Primary Care Rheumatology Society, UK. The

more you exercise the joints, the stronger they become.

BUT WATCH OUT! Older people should always get medical assessment before taking

up a new activity.

4. Being a Bit Overweight

If you worry that being even a few kilograms over your target weight is a death sentence,

bother no more. A US study of the mortality rates of 2.3 million people found that those with

Body Mass Index (BMI) of 25 to 30 technically overweight were no more likely to die of

cardiovascular diseases and cancer than those with a healthy BMI of 18.5 to 25. So if you aregenerally fit and active, then carrying a few pounds is not worth stressing over.

BUT WATCH OUT! Doctors advise keeping your BMI no higher than 27 to avoid health

risks.

5. Full Fat Dairy

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A study at the University of Wales of 2735 men over 25 years showed that those who

consumed the most full-fat dairy than low-fat or no-fat were 63 per cent less likely to develop

metabolic syndrome, a cluster of symptoms such as high blood pressure, blood lipids and

glucose levels that can lead to diabetes, heart diseases and stroke.

BUT WATCH OUT! Full-fat dairy is only going to have these benefits as part of a

balanced diet.

6. Booze

If you are a beer drinker, take heart: studies show that beer is rich in Vitamin B6 that can

prevent the build-up of homocysteine, an amino acid, high levels of which have been linked to

heart attacks. What if you are a spirit-drinker? Well if you like a gin and tonic, you may want to

know that the quinine in tonic water (and bitter lemon) can prevent night cramps.

BUT WATCH OUT! Moderation is a must when it comes to drinking alcohol so you can

avoid health problems.

7. Caffeine

Several studies have flagged coffee as combating or delaying of development of

Parkinsons disease. Another study in Japan found that middle-aged and older people drinking

coffee daily had half the rate of common liver canc. Also, as pick-me-up, caffeine doesnt just

affect your mood theres evidence that it can enhance the performance of athletes.

BUT WATCH OUT! Moderation is still a must since it has been suggested that caffeine is

harmful to those with diabetes or hypertension.

8. Computer Games

They isolate children socially and distract them from learning, right? Think again.

Researchers have found that kids who clock up regular console time can improve hand-eye

coordination, their grip in science, even their IQ.

A 2002 study of 700 children found that simulation and adventure games such Sim City

and RollerCoaster Tycoon developed childrens strategic thinking and planning skills.

BUT WATCH OUT! Some games can create stress-like symptoms with younger childrenmore affected because they are less able to distinguish between fact and fiction. Ensure the

computer is somewhere you can see it.

9. Sugary Soft Drinks

Surely it is great that soft drinks come in diet form? But a 2005 study from the University

of Texas found that in a group of 622 participants studied over 8 years, those who regularly drank

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diet soft drinks were more likely to become overweight or obese than those drinking the same

amount of non-diet drink.

BUT WATCH OUT! To loose weight, you still have to cut down on calorie. Have one

sugar drink a week and enjoy it, rather than a lot of diet drinks that dont satisfy you.

10. Being a Working Mom

A 2005 study found that women who combine a career with marriage and motherhood areless likely to have poor health than those who stay at home or have no children. Another study in

UK, following British men and women born in 1946 throughout their lives, also found that 38 per

cent of long-term homemakers were obese by their fifties, compared with just 23 per cent who

had been working mothers.

BUT WATCH OUT! Lone working mothers were less healthy than ones with partners or

childless women (though still healthier than moms who didnt work).

Source: Readers Digest