12 March, 2013

Lack of sleep puts you in bad mood

Here's something that will interest a lot of men. And, even women. A new study has revealed that lack of sleep makes women feel grumpy the next morning — so don't take their attitude too personally next time. While lack of sleep can affect both men and women, it seems that women are more affected because they require more sleep than men and can suffer mentally as well as physically if they don't get their precious snooze time. So if you haven't got adequate sleep the night before and are looking to change your mood, here are simple ways...

- Feel like biting everyone's head off? It is best you avoid interacting with people unless necessary. Stay alone for some time and ask yourself if it is worth saying or doing something that you might regret later.

- When you're in a bad mood, you are tempted to stick to a story that justifies it. Don't. Let it go. Only you are in charge of your mood and can change it.

- Generate positive feelings. Read inspirational quotes, listen to songs that uplift your mood, watch a movie, read your favourite book, go out shopping or eat your favourite snack.

- Spend some time with your pet. Just petting your pet will evoke a sense of calmness and well-being.

Source: www.timesofindia.com

12.03.2013

Why chocolate is good for your health

As Valentine's Day approaches, the American Chemical Society (ACS) - the world's largest scientific society, has released a new Bytesize Science video today featuring five chemistryfacts that highlight why chocolate, in moderation, may be good for you.

The video explains how a bar of chocolate contains hundreds of compounds, many with beneficial properties. 

Among the video's "sweet" facts were that chocolate may improve your mood, and not just because of its delicious flavor. 

Chocolate contains a number of chemicals that inhibit the breakdown of the neurotransmitter anandamide — sometimes called "the molecule of bliss" — which can block feelings of pain and depression. 

Chocolate contains caffeine and theobromine, stimulants that can provide a burst of energy. 

According to an article from the ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, the naturally occurring polyphenols in cocoa - the key ingredient in chocolate - boost levels of HDL, commonly known as the "good cholesterol."

Source: www.timesofindia.com

12.03.2013

Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end

Seneca