Why it's bad: Radiation from cellphones can
cause insomnia and headaches, according to Swedish scientists. They found
people who used their mobiles before bed took longer to reach the deep-sleep stages,
essential for cell rejuvenation and repair.
Simple solution: Use your landline
for bedtime calls and don't keep your mobile on your bedside table, advises Dr
Chris Idzikowski, director of the Edinburgh Sleep Centre.
Why it's bad: "While you should brush
teeth twice a day for two minutes, you shouldn't brush after meals," says
Dr Nigel Carter, chief executive of the British Dental Health Foundation.
"The sugar in food reacts with plaque to create acid, which softens tooth
enamel — so brushing straight after meals can actually do more harm than
good."
Simple solution: "Wait an hour after eating and brush your
teeth before you have breakfast as this will prevent dental erosion by coating
the teeth with fluoride," advises Dr Carter. Chew sugar-free gum to
freshen your breath after meals.
Why it's bad: It's good to keep your weight at
a healthy level, but obsessing about a few kilos won't do you any good.
"Body mass index doesn't take into account the amount of muscle or where
the fat is," says Dr David Haslam, the National Obesity Forum's clinical
director. "Many athletes are classed as overweight when in fact they have
a low amount of body fat. Some people may have a healthy BMI but have a lot of
abdominal fat and be at serious risk of health problems."
Simple solution: Concentrate on waist measurement instead and aim to keep it below 80cm, advises
Dr Haslam. This reduces risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes.
Why it's bad: Big bags are bad news.
"Carrying a heavy load on one side causes an imbalance in the muscular
structure, triggering neck, shoulder and back problems," warns Danny
Williams, council member of the British Osteopathic Association.
Simple solution: "Distribute weight across the body with a cross-body shoulder bag rather
than carrying it on one shoulder," says Williams. Buy small bags.
Why it's bad: It may be a great detox but
dentists say it's a mistake. "Hot water and lemon is corrosive to your
teeth," warns Dr Mervyn Druian from The London Centre for Cosmetic
Surgery.
Simple solution: "It's better to drink peppermint tea as it works
to strengthen tooth enamel," says Dr Druian.
Source : TOI
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