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Fathers Have A Much Greater Role In A Daughter’s Life Than You Think, Studies Show

By
Riley Cooper

When it comes to daughters and their relationship with their parents, there’s a general belief that the bond that exists between mothers and daughters  is much stronger and deeper than the one between fathers and daughters.  People kind of think that fathers have much less influence on their daughters’ lives than mothers or even no influence at all.

However, studies show that this couldn’t be further from the truth. Fathers have a much greater role in their daughters’ lives because they’re essential for their proper mental, emotional, and physical development.

According to a study published in the Journal of Family Psychology, daughters who have good, healthy relationships with their fathers have a reduced risk of developing anxiety and depression, and they’re also better at managing stress. They also have lower cortisol levels and are less sensitive to emotional changes in times of crisis.

When fathers are present and involved in their daughters’ lives, the latter are better at regulating their emotions and managing their reactions in risky situations. Additionally, they’re more open about their feelings and this helps prepare them to form healthy, meaningful, and fulfilling relationships with other people later in life.

Furthermore, fathers who have a close, emotional bond with their daughters can help them have better control over their lives, be more responsible, develop a positive self-image, and increase their confidence.

In addition to having a big influence on their daughters’ emotional development, fathers also meet their financial needs and even contribute to their physical health.

Research published by Lenna Nepomnyaschy, an associate professor at the Rutgers School of Social Work, has shown that:

“Nonresident father involvement in a child’s life is positively associated with lower food insecurity in both early and middle childhood. Involvement could include time spent with the child, monetary contributions and “in kind” support, such as treats, gifts, and payment of medical or childcare expenses.”

Unlike a couple of decades ago, today there are more opportunities for fathers to be involved in their daughters’ lives right from the beginning. And this is important because the earlier fathers participate in meeting their daughters’ needs, the closer and stronger the bond between them is.

Whether it’s changing diapers, feeding them, rocking them to sleep, taking them out for a walk, or playing with them when they’re little, fathers can be involved in their daughters’ lives from the beginning and they can be great companions for them.

This Is How You Let Go Of Someone You Never Thought You’d Part Ways With

By
Riley Cooper

Letting go of someone you thought you were going to be with forever is undoubtedly hard and painful. Unfortunately, sometimes it’s necessary.

Sometimes it’s the best thing you can do for yourself.

Because what’s the point in being with someone if instead of making you happy and fulfilled, they make you suffer?

What’s the point in staying in a relationship that instead of providing you with happiness, joy, fulfillment, and tranquility, it makes you feel frustrated and lonely?

What’s the point in choosing someone who’s stopped choosing you a long time ago?

It hurts to admit this to yourself, but sometimes, the only person you need to choose is yourself.

You fought with every fiber of your being for your relationship. You searched through every memory you have with them looking for reasons why you should still stay. But you couldn’t find any reason.

But this is what happens when the person you thought you’d never part ways with has stopped choosing you a long time ago.

This is what happens when the person you gave your all doesn’t want to fight for you.

So, maybe it’s time for you to raise your white flag, gather some strength, and bid them farewell.

Because the ugly truth is that they were waiting for you to do that anyway.

And, please, don’t blame yourself for letting go of them. Because it’s okay to walk away when there’s nothing left to hold on to.

It’s okay to stop fighting for someone when you know you have exhausted all ways of saving your relationship.

It’s okay to look for your happiness in another place and walk away from one that kills your happiness, causes you pain, and keeps you in darkness.

It’s okay to collect the pieces of your broken heart, put them back together, and move forward.

It’s okay to let go of them and move on.

It’s okay to do all this, even though it’s painful and your heart will ache and your soul will weep long after you’ve let go of them.

I know, your wounds are still fresh and this is too much for you to take. Sadness, frustration, and anger are all that you can feel right now.

But grieve and be angry as you need. Cry and shout as much as you want. Feel the taste of pain. Let your wounds bleed. You don’t need to explain why you’re feeling or acting this way to anyone.

You don’t need anyone to tell you some “words of wisdom” or sugar coat the ugly truth for you. You don’t need anyone to give you false hopes.

All you need is yourself.

So, look deep down into your soul. There, you’ll find your strength.  Your hope.

Give yourself time to heal and do everything in your power to accept what life has thrown your way.

Remember that what you’re going through is just a phase and it’ll be all over soon.

You’ll get through it.

Remember that what you’re going through is just a chapter of the story you’re writing. It’s just one more bump on the journey called life.

And as you move along this journey, embrace the lessons and the good experiences and leave the bad ones behind.

Fight to survive.

Survive for the great stories you still have to write. The stories you’ll write with those who truly care about you and deserve your love.

Don’t hold grudges against the person who broke your heart and shattered your hopes. Don’t carry resentment or hate within yourself.

Let it all go.

Let them go.

20 things first-time moms should never do

By
Elizabeth Williams

Smoking

Being a mother starts even before becoming pregnant and therefore some of the activities you indulge in may end up affecting you or the baby. Smoking affects fertility in both men and women and women and therefore it is advisable for the first time mothers to avoid smoking during or even when they are pregnant. Research shows that women who smoke during pregnancies may conceive children’s with disabilities

Reduce caffeine intake.

Consuming a lot of caffeine when you are pregnant may lead to miscarriage this is according to research conducted. It is believed too much caffeine consumption by a pregnant lady may really affect the development of the baby. If you have to consume caffeine when you are pregnant you should limit yourself to the only 200ml per day.

Drink alcohol

Alcohol consumption has effects on both men and women before getting pregnant and for the mother during the pregnancy period. It is advisable for the pregnant mother to avoid consumption of alcohol as it may lead to complications during giving birth. Even after conceiving the baby it is not okay to drink alcohol as it may get to the baby during breastfeeding.

Taking non-prescription drugs

Upcoming mothers should be really careful on the type of drugs they consume either from the chemist or from your local dealers. Some of the drugs may affect the body of the mother to a point they may even make the young lady infertile. Also when a mother is pregnant taking drugs which she has little information on may lead to miscarriage or giving birth to a baby with deformities.

Avoid multiple sexual partners

During pregnancy, it is advisable to stick to one sexual partner and if you have no knowledge of his medical conditions you should prefer the use of condoms or abstain from sex. Some of the sexually transmitted diseases may affect the newborn baby. Your spouse should also avoid multiple sexual partners to avoid transmitting diseases to the pregnant wife.

Stop being inactive

Exercise before and during pregnancy is really a good thing. It is believed the more active people are more fertile as compared to the fewer actives. Continuous exercise may help the mother during pregnancy and giving birth as the muscles are already strong enough to handle the contraction.

Do not hang out on a sauna or hot tub.

Pregnancy comes with a lot of aches and pains and one may think to relax in a hot tub or a sauna may help in reducing the pains. It may help but the effects that may come alongside it are worse as the body temperatures are elevated leading to birth defects.

Do not sit and stand for too long

It is advisable to be an active person, but also you should know to what point does active become tiring and what line divide being active and lazy. Therefore you should be just active enough.

Do not believe everything you read

First-time mothers are faced with the challenge of knowing what is true and what is wrong and therefore they depend on the internet and books for their solutions. Some believe each and everything they read but for sure you should not believe everything you read.

Here are things you should never do after the first 15 days after labor

Avoid intense workouts

Exercise after giving birth is a great thing as it may help the mother in losing weight but intense workouts are not great for your body. After pregnancy women experienced heavy breeding and soreness all over the body and intense work out makes it hard.

Avoid swimming

After birth, the body needs time to cleanse itself and involving yourself in swimming may lead to the introduction of bacteria in the body and thus causing infections.

Avoid tight clothes

After giving birth all the mothers are excited to finally get rid of their loose-fitting clothes and go back to their usual fitting clothes but wearing the tight clothes few days after giving birth may lead to infections and make the first mothers comfortable. However, you can start wearing your abdominal binder almost immediately without any risks. 

Avoid sexual intercourse

A woman needs to give her body time to heal after giving birth; therefore engaging in sexual activity may increase the soreness in her body and also lead to infectious diseases.

Avoid skipping meals

Every woman aims at regaining their body after giving birth and women look for all the possible ways that can reduce their body weight. Some skip meals with the aim of losing weight which is not advisable since the production of lactating milk will decrease.

Do not entertain too many guests after birth.

After giving birth, everybody wants to come to see the baby both your friends and the family and this is not advisable. At this period of time, you and the child are both healing and you may be prone to infections.

Never to give up on breastfeeding.

As a first time mother, you may be faced with a lot of challenges while breastfeeding as sometimes the production of lactating milk may be low and finally decide to use other methods of breastfeeding. The bond created through breastfeeding is inseparable and therefore you should never give up. Don’t forget to check online parenting resources to make both you and your baby healthy and safe.

Never allow visitors to kiss the newborn

When anybody sees a newborn, they want to hold and candle with the newborn but this may have serious impacts. There is one case where a mother lost her infant baby because of the kiss given by a friend. The friend had herpes and the disease affected the baby.

Never forget to change diapers

Being a new mother is a challenge especially first-time mothers as you do not know the does and they don’t and sometimes you may forget to change the diapers. Always keep a reminder to always change the dippers

Too many baths

Too many births for a young baby may lead to cold and other diseases such as pneumonia; therefore, it is advisable to bathe the kid when necessary.

Avoid your baby from crying out

In the past, first-time mothers were advised to allow their kids to cry out but it not good advice. The only way that a child can communicate is through crying and therefore if you interfere with that you make it hard for you to understand each other.

She’s Strong Because Every Time Life Knocks Her Down, She Comes Out As A Winner

By
Riley Cooper

She’s strong because she’s been through hell and back. Because she’s been hurt time and time again.

She’s strong because every time life knocks her down, she comes out as a winner.

She’s strong because every single day she silences that little voice in her head that tells her she’s weak and unimportant.

She’s strong because she struggles with her anxious thoughts every single day, and, yet, she doesn’t let them get the best of her.

She’s strong because life often throws her way difficult challenges and unpleasant surprises and she always finds a way to deal with them.

She feels uncomfortable being surrounded by many people. She often worries what others might think or say about her. She’s afraid others might not accept her.

But still, she finds the strength within herself to make new friendships and socialize with others. She finds the strength to hide all her insecurities and fears behind her smile.

She’s strong because she doesn’t let others define her worth. She doesn’t let others tell her what to think or say or how to behave.

She’s strong because she speaks her mind and stands up for herself when others criticize her and try to put her down. She defends herself even when she feels insecure and vulnerable.

She’s the type of girl that can easily lose her focus and get distracted by the people surrounding her. And still, she does her best to direct her whole attention to the task at hand and to what’s important to her.

She tries the hardest she can to be the best at everything she does.

She’s strong because she’s aware of all her weaknesses, insecurities, and fears and she doesn’t let them define her. She doesn’t let them stand in the way to her happiness and success. She tries hard to overcome them.

She works on herself. She works hard to improve herself in every aspect of life.

She’s strong because she hasn’t stopped pursuing her goals and dreams although she’s been told countless times that she’ll fail. That her goals are too high and her dreams unrealistic.

She’s been told that she’s weak and that she doesn’t have what it takes to succeed.

She’s strong because she finds the strength to laugh even when her heart aches and her soul weeps. Because her face is bright even when her world is wrapped in darkness. Because she manages to be cheerful and funny and act carelessly even when her life is falling apart.

She’s strong and exhausted.

She’s tired of putting too much time and effort into everything, especially in people who don’t deserve her trust and love. People who don’t even deserve a tiny bit of her attention.

She’s tired of giving all of her to men who take her for granted and break her heart. Men who can’t see her worth and the purity of her soul.

She’s tired of lifting herself up every time life knocks her down. She’s tired of always being under pressure.

She’s tired of seeing her heart broken and her hopes shattered time and time again.

Yes, she’s tired of a lot of things, but she doesn’t let that kill her spirit. Her courage. Her strength. Her resilience. Her hopes.

She’s strong because she suffers in silence and no one knows that.

The People Who Enjoy Traveling Alone Share These Key Characteristics

By
Stephanie Reeds

Travelling is one of the most eye-opening, incredible and challenging experiences you’ll never forget. It is not only about changing locations and visiting cultural sights. There’s much more to it than just booking an Airbnb, trust me.

Because traveling helps you grow psychologically. It broadens your horizons and introduces you to the unknown. It faces you with the unpredictability of the world and welcomes you to a new dimension. Ultimately it transforms you into a citizen of the world.

However, if there’s something even more exciting than just traveling, that is solo traveling. Why? If you’ve roamed this world and traveled on your own, you probably know what I am talking about.

But, to those of you who haven’t, here are the key characteristics of the people who love to travel on their own:

1. TRAVELING SOLO PROVES THAT YOU CAN STILL HAVE FUN EVEN WHEN NO ONE ELSE IS AROUND

Believe me, this comes from my own personal experience. Once you realize that you can have twice as much fun on your own without having to rely on someone, you will be thrilled to continue your solo journey. You will have an unlimited amount of opportunities.

2. BOOKING  SOLO TRIPS MEANS THAT YOU TRUST YOURSELF

It is kind of terrifying at first, I’ll give you that. And it will take some time until you find the courage within you and make the decision of traveling on your own. But, once you do it, you will feel relieved and free.

Free from your insecurities. Free from your fears. Free from the chains of society. Free from everything that was holding you back. You will finally feel that you can rely on yourself.  

3.TRAVELING ON YOUR OWN MAKES YOU MORE ADAPTABLE TO NEW ENVIRONMENTS

If you have explored many new countries and cultures by now, it means that you are a flexible, open-minded and an easily adaptable person. That is a sign that you are not afraid to step out of your comfort zone and face the unpredictability of the unknown ahead of you.

These kinds of experiences have the power to change a person’s perspective and broaden their horizons.

4. PEOPLE WHO TRAVEL SOLO IMPROVE THEIR COMMUNICATION SKILLS  

Exploring new countries and meeting new cultures always include certain language and cultural barriers that require great communication skills and patience.

But even though some might find this difficult to overcome, it is important to understand that, in the long run, these obstacles have a very positive effect on us. They allow us to meet other people, experience things we’ve never experienced and develop new, lasting friendships in the process.

5. TRAVELING SOLO MAKES YOU MORE RESPONSIBLE AND MORE SELF-RELIANT

Traveling solo will make you face all kinds of challenges and obstacles along your way. It is inevitable. You cannot skip that part of the process.

But what matters the most is how you react to these challenges. Because by learning from those experiences, rather than avoiding them, you’ll evolve and become an even more responsible, self-reliant and mentally strong person.  

6. TAKING TRIPS ALONE GIVES YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO REFLECT ON YOURSELF

Last but not least, solo traveling will provide you with the valuable opportunity of soul-searching. Wandering this earth without a travel buddy by your side will give you a once-in-a-lifetime chance to reflect on yourself and think about the reason for your existence.  

You will have the chance to meet the person you truly are and ask them everything that you’ve been afraid to ask them in a very long time. Solo traveling will give you the freedom you desperately need but feel too afraid to search for.

6 Things That You’ll Experience Once You Meet The Right Person After A Toxic Relationship

By
Stephanie Reeds

Living with a narcissistic partner is hard but breaking free from a narcissistic relationship is even harder. The thing is, not all of the people who are stuck in an abusive relationship are aware of the severity of their situation.

In the beginning, you accept their ‘little’ flaws convincing yourself that it is just the way they are. You tell yourself that every person has its own dark sides and that if you really love them you would accept them for who they are.

After a while, you get used to their behavior, but the sad truth is… you feel like you cannot do anything about it. You are already trapped in a maze and you cannot find the light that will guide you home.

However, it is really important to realize that there is a way out of that dark scenario. Regardless of the pain, the traumas and the struggle, there are people who somehow find the courage to break free from the chains of the abusive relationship and start all over again.

And, I am lucky to be one of them. I met someone who completely changed my life.

So, here are 6 things that you will experience once you meet a kind, loving person after ending a toxic, narcissistic relationship:

1. YOU WILL BE LOVED THE WAY YOU DESERVE TO BE LOVED

For the first time in your life, you will feel what it is like to be loved. You will feel those tingly, colorful butterflies in your stomach, and you will know. This is the person you’ve been waiting for your entire life.

They will treat you the way you deserve to be treated. They will offer their loving embrace as a shelter for your broken soul. They will heal your wounds and carry your heavy emotional baggage. More importantly, they will give you time to come to your senses and overcome the trauma of your previous relationship.

2. THEY WILL DO EVERYTHING TO LET YOU KNOW THAT YOU CAN TRUST THEM

Knowing that you’ve been through hell and back, they will do everything in their power to show you that all of that is in the past. They will be patient and careful with you.

It will take time and a lot of effort for them to get to you, but they won’t give up. Because this person will love you more than words can say.

3. THEY WILL PAY ATTENTION TO EVERYTHING YOU HAVE TO SAY

Your last relationship was a prison. It wasn’t enough that you were physically trapped, but you were also deprived of your right to freely express yourself. You had no voice. You had no strength to get up and defend yourself.

But that is over now. This new person that you’ve met will pay attention to everything. They will be interested in learning everything about you. They will help you pick up your broken pieces, get up on your feet and scream as loud as you can.   

4. THEY WILL TREAT YOU WITH RESPECT

It is simple. They will give you everything you ever craved for. They will treat you with the respect that you deserve. They will help you appreciate your new-found freedom. They will do the simplest things that a person should do in a relationship, but to you, their actions will mean the world.

5. THEY WILL APOLOGIZE FOR THEIR MISTAKES

This will be new to you. And it will feel strange at the beginning. But, very soon you will understand that you’ve finally found the right person.

Your previous relationship forced you to apologize for things that were never your fault. Your previous partner abused you and always put the blame on you. But now everything is different. Now, you’ve finally found your freedom.

6. THEY WILL SHOW YOU WHAT TRUE LOVE REALLY IS

This person will give you everything that you needed. They will give you a home. They will share their life with you. They will give you their heart. They will show you what mutual understanding is. They will teach you what respect is. They will go out of their way to simply see you smile.

You will finally realize that true love is not possessing someone, but rather helping them open their wings and evolve on their own.

This Is How Strong And Confident People Handle Narcissists

By
Riley Cooper

We all know how manipulative and draining narcissists are. We are all aware of the chaos they can create in our lives if they set their mind to it.

Being faced with a narcissistic person is undoubtedly one of the most difficult challenges you can ever come across in your life.

These self-absorbed, inconsiderate, selfish, conceited people are incapable of establishing healthy and meaningful relationships with others. They see other people just as pawns that they can move whatever way they want so as to meet their needs.

With their delusional sense of self-worth, an array of manipulation tactics, and lack of empathy, they can easily gain control over you and turn you into their victim. And the sad thing is that you might not even be aware of it.

These people really know how to push your buttons, and if you don’t know how to deal with them, they can make your life a living hell.

So, if you want to know how you can avoid falling under their pressure, know that you’re in the right place.

This is how strong and confident people handle narcissists:

1. They don’t give the narcissist a chance to manipulate them.

Narcissists surround themselves with nice, kind-hearted people because they need them to boost their fragile ego. To lure their victim into their toxic trap and hide their true colors, narcissists pretend that they’re kind and honest and they shower their victim with compliments and sweet words.

But strong, confident people don’t fall for these tricks so easily. They’ve been through a lot in their lives and they’ve dealt with all kinds of people. So, the last thing that comes to their mind is to believe someone’s words, promises, and compliments. What they care about and believe in is actions.

So, unless a person proves that they deserve their trust, any strong and self-respecting person would never make friends with them or let them be a part of their life.

2. They don’t let the narcissist put the blame on them.

A narcissist can do you wrong and hurt you many times, but they’ll never own up to their bad behavior and accept responsibility for it. They know exactly what to say and do to put the blame on someone else and make themselves look innocent and trustworthy.

However, strong and confident people don’t allow anyone to fool them. If they’ve done something wrong, they don’t feel ashamed to admit it and apologize for it. But they would never take the blame for something that’s not their fault.

3. They don’t let the narcissist control them.

To take advantage of their victim and meet their needs, narcissists do everything in their power to gain absolute control over their victim’s emotions and actions.

But strong, self-respecting, confident people live their lives in accordance with their own beliefs and principles, and they don’t allow anyone to affect their opinions, decisions, and actions.

They’re well aware of their own feelings, habits, and attitudes and they’d never allow, not even the best manipulators out there, to make them change the way they feel about and treat other people.

4. They don’t let the narcissist put them down.

In order to satisfy their insatiable need to feel more important than and superior to everyone else, narcissists often criticize and put down those around them.

They don’t care whether their words and sarcastic, snide comments will hurt other people’s feelings. All they care about is to make themselves look smarter and more beautiful, successful, and important than everyone else.  

However, tough and confident people don’t allow anyone to put them down and weaken their self-esteem. They know exactly who they are and they know their worth. They’re well aware of their abilities and strength and they embrace their flaws. That’s why narcissists never manage to undermine strong, confident people and use their weaknesses against them.

5. They don’t let the narcissist play the victim role.

When a narcissist’s real face is finally revealed, they’re left with no other option than to play the victim role. Thus, the narcissist will act as if they’re deeply disappointed and hurt, and they’ll try to provoke empathy in you and justify their bad actions by blaming them on their “abusive” past.

But strong, confident people are able to recognize whether a person’s feelings and pain are genuine or not. They’d never let someone’s fake sad and repenting face cloud their judgments. They’d never allow to be tricked into feeling compassion and pity for someone they should be mad at.

6. They don’t let the narcissist put them on the defensive.

When a narcissist feels that you’ve discovered their lies and true colors, they’ll do their best to change the topic of discussion.

They’ll try to shift the focus towards something wrong you’ve done in the past, (that you probably don’t even remember anymore), just to put you on the defensive, and, of course, prevent you from accusing them of their own mistakes and wrongdoings.

However, confident, tough people don’t allow to be manipulated this way. The moment they notice, the narcissist is trying to change the subject of discussion, they make sure they cut them in the roots and that the narcissist sticks to the main topic of the conversation.

7. They confront the narcissist.

Narcissists are people that have many faces. They can be super nice and compassionate and agree with everything you say when you two are alone, and then behave in a completely opposite way when you are out with other people.

But, strong, self-respecting people never put up with this kind of behavior. Such people can’t stand when someone is fickle and disrespectful. Therefore, they never hesitate to call the narcissist out on their bullsh*t and expose their real face in public – something that narcissists are not used to.

4 Natural Remedies for Menstrual Cramps

By
Elizabeth Williams

Our period is a time of the month that a lot of us dread. It can bring with it cramping pains and constant throbbing. Different women can experience different levels of menstrual discomfort with some cramps being more extreme than others. It is always a good idea to have a couple of remedies that you know work for you when that dreaded time comes. Birth control, hormonal treatments,and pharmacy bought medications like ibuprofen can help with those pesky pains, but there are also natural remedies available. Here are a few natural remedies that you may find help sooth your menstrual cramps and make your time of the month more bearable.

Drink Some Tea

It has been suggested that some women find drinking the right herbs in their tea can help to alleviate menstrual cramps. Ginger tea is particularly popular, as the ginger plant has anti-inflammatory properties that can be soothing to cramps. It could be a good idea to keep some ginger tea in your desk at work or at home so that you are prepared if you start to feel any menstrual pain. Similarly, chamomile tea is sometimes an effective way to soothe cramps,as it increases glycine levels, which acts a nerve relaxant and can help relieve muscle spasms. Trying some herbs in your tea can be an easy and natural way to improve your menstrual pains.

CBD Oil

CBD oil has become an increasingly popular method for trying to remedy menstrual cramps. It has anti-inflammatory properties, which can dramatically improve painful periods. Even though some people area little nervous about using this form of natural remedy, it has been found to be very effective for many women. If you are considering trying CBD oil for your discomfort, make sure to find a reputable brand to purchase.

Exercise

As much as this can feel like the last thing you want to do when you are in pain, it can be one of the most effective. By breaking a sweat and releasing some endorphins, you can boost your mood and decrease your perception of how bad the pain is. But don’t feel like you must go to the gym and run on the treadmill for hours. You can do any exercise you will enjoy. Some women find that yoga is helpful for them during their menstrual cycle, as it can help them to relax and stretch out their bodies. Often, when you aren’t relaxed, the tension in your body can make the pain worse. Though a Zumba dance class may be more your sort of exercise! Whatever it is, give it a go and decrease your discomfort while feeling great about yourself.

Drink water

It is important that you try to stay hydrated all the time, but especially during your period. By drinking plenty of water you can prevent your body from retaining the liquid and avoid the painful bloating that comes with it. Whether you want to drink hot or cold water, just make sure you are staying hydrated.

As painful and inconvenientas your menstrual period can be, with a few of these natural remedies, you should be able to soothe your pains and carry on with your normal daily lifestyle. Don’t be too hard on yourself when you are suffering from menstrual cramps. It is a natural stage of your body every month and, therefore, out of your control. So, if you want to get in bed and watch your favorite film then feel free! But don’t forget that if your menstrual cramps become unbearable, you can always see your doctor or pharmacist for extra support.

9 Negative Effects Of Unhealthy Lifestyle To Your Health

By
Elizabeth Williams
effects of unhealthy lifestyle

Everyone loves the modern lifestyle of the fast-paced world. That tasty fast food, long hours of work, and being consumed on the phone all signify the contemporary lifestyle, but that’s not a healthy one. You must take care before adopting such habits, and here we are telling you how this type of lifestyle can give you negative results to suffer. There are many negative effects of an unhealthy lifestyle and technology on your health and consequences and may lead to many psychological and physical issues.

However, it is crucial to pay attention to our emotional issues such as tiredness, overexertion, and to mention but a few. And one of the easiest ways to relax and have a rest is through facial masks. It’s important to buy Wholesale Facial Masks as that way you can use them frequently without thinking that they will end. This is the easiest way to lighten the pain of an unhealthy lifestyle and get relaxed. 

Let’s see how living a healthy and unhealthy lifestyle can impact your health and what it means to live in 21 century when technology shapes our lives and our future. 

What Is A Healthy Lifestyle And How Does It Affect Our Health?

To live a healthy lifestyle, you need to make useful daily choices related to your daily activity, food and drink, and the people you spend time with. There are some aspects of living like a balanced diet, regular exercise, no smoking, and alcohol consumption that are part of living a healthy lifestyle. 

4 Benefits Of Living A Healthy Lifestyle

Living a healthy lifestyle can have numerous benefits for your mental and physical health. Let’s see how it can affect your life and health: 

1. Living a healthy lifestyle makes you happier and relaxed 

When you are physically active, which is one of the crucial choices you make when you want to live a healthy lifestyle, your brain triggers some brain chemicals that can enhance your mood and calm your mind. This can lead to improved self–confidence and better appearance. 

2. Living a healthy lifestyle can prolong your life 

The main 4 behaviors of living a healthy living style are: 

  • Eating well
  • Not smoking 
  • Exercise regularly 
  • Limit alcohol consumption

According to one study, practicing one or a few of these healthy lifestyle behaviors will prolong your life and lower your risk of getting some serious diseases like cancer. (1) 

In addition to this, you should always avoid eating saturated fats, sugary foods, processed grains, and food rich in sodium and exercise at least 1 hour and 15 minutes weekly. 

You should try not to sit too long as sitting too long may lead to obesity, cancer, metabolic syndrome, and many cardiovascular diseases.  

3. Living a healthy lifestyle can improve your appearance

Living a healthy lifestyle can help you shed a few pounds, and as a plus, if you limit your alcohol consumption, it will rejuvenate your skin and stop the aging process. Food rich in vitamins and nutrients will also improve the appearance of your skin, hair, and overall glow. 

4. Living a healthy lifestyle boosts your immune system 

Eating a healthy diet rich in vitamins and nutrients will protect your immune system and help you fight against all germs and viruses. It will also help you to maintain your body weight and boost the number of healthy cells in your body. So, if you think that you do not take enough vitamins or minerals through food, you may consider taking vitamin supplements, but be extra careful as taking megadose may do more harm than good. 

How Do Modern Life And Unhealthy Lifestyle Affect Our Physical And Mental Health?

If you are excessively dependent on modern technological equipment and the newest technologies, it can lead you to serious phycological problems such as depression and increased stress levels, which are one of the main side effects of living an unhealthy lifestyle. 

The level of stress is higher

Actually, the level of stress is much higher among people who constantly check emails and social media compared to people who do not check emails regularly. In addition, they constantly worry about the impact of technology on their physical and mental health, but to a general surprise, they rarely take a break and disconnect from technology. 

You become a constant email checker 

An average person checks the email inbox to see if there are any new emails up to 15 times per day, according to a research conducted by the University of British Colombia, and 15 % of them the first thing they do in the morning is to check the email. (2) 

Many studies show that this interrupts your work and you cannot concentrate enough and be in control of your productivity. 

Besides email check-ups, there are other social media such as Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitch, and LinkedIn that you can use for interaction with social groups and constant messaging.

So, you are slightly turning yourself into a constant checker and becoming obsessed with your social accounts. Unfortunately, this raises the stress level and you will soon start to feel disconnected from your family and outer world. 

 The new technology seems to cause problems with new parents who seem to struggle to manage their children’s time passed on the internet and with the new technology devices. Almost half of the families (48%) of American families confirm that they feel detached and isolated from their loved ones due to technology. 

But, many Americans state periodical “digital detox” can help you manage stress more efficiently and improve your mental health. 

If you are concerned about your mental health and need some health advice, you can consult your health provider or take some time off social media and relax. 

Social media are responsible for the Friendship Paradox – you may become less happy

According to a study, social media may lower your level of happiness and feeling of contentment. The conducted study shows that people who are popular on social media are happier than those who are not. This may lead to unfavorable comparisons between friends and may alter the nature of relationships in time and limit human sociality. In addition, social media can relatively weaken the quality of friendships, and they will be maintained without face-to-face interaction. (3) 

You may be depressed 

In one study, participants, young adults, who spent more time on social media, had significantly increased odds of depression compared with those who didn’t use it. The assessment was made with the help of the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Depression Scale Short Form. (4)

Another study confirmed that Facebook limitations should be considered because quitting Facebook for some time may lead to a higher level of both cognitive and affective well–being. But, this doesn’t mean that you should quit Facebook permanently, but reduce it, change your type of behavior and use it in a positive way to impact your health positively and make you happy. (5)

Video games and social media can make you less compassionate

Although in our modern societies, we try to link playing video games with aggression and violence, conducted studies showed mixed results and the newest study conducted in 2020 showed that the relationship between the two is insignificant, and it is more linked to desensitization that may make us less sympathetic and compassionate with others. 

In addition, social media make us more “self-centered “and careless about other people’s lives. When you care for someone from a distance, it is regarded as care at all. It will mean so much more for a friend to meet them in a person than a simple message sent via social media. 

Being extremely popular on social media makes you feel less compassionate and you tend to forget that other people are real and suffer and need help from the community. 

That is why we should use social media for sharing positive news only and do not forget to keep and meet our friends because social media cannot replace our relationships. 

Excessive Internet Use Can Be Linked To Increased Heart Rate And Blood Pressure 

Although additional research is needed, one study found that people with problematic internet use (addictive behavior) had increased heart rate and a higher level of blood pressure as well worsened mood and increased anxiety. These changes are similar to those with people who used drugs or opiates, and it deserves additional research. (6) 

How Effects Of An Unhealthy Lifestyle Can Lead To Aching Your Body?

The human body is meant for physical activities, not only for doing internet browsing and working in an office. There are many irregularities that happen in case of not doing the exercise properly and in being a comfort seeker, especially different types of body pain. Adopting new technology is not wrong by any means, but we should limit it in order to save ourselves from terrible results. What type of pain such a lifestyle can give.

Back pain

Among all other types of strains, this one is becoming a more and more common issue nowadays. The spinal cord or backbone is meant to keep our body straight and give it a posture. But nowadays, every other person is coping with back pain just due to an unhealthy lifestyle. Here an unhealthy lifestyle doesn’t symbolize the food or such habits. This is mainly used for unhealthy sitting positions and using a smartphone. In such cases, people tend to keep themselves a little bend toward the screen. (7)

Bone pain

Such a lifestyle can’t only affect your spinal cord but also other bones and can make them give you pain. This is not enough sometimes, and it can provide even worst results like bending in bones in case you keep your food a lower quality. Quality is only referring to the number of minerals, vitamins, and other ingredients in your diet, not the price or some special dish from any hotel. Along with your way of sitting and using your phone and laptop, also take care of your food. And this kind of bone pain no have any solid treatments, but I can get chiropractic treatment and get 100% guaranteed relief. (8)

Joint pain

Regardless of age, this type of pain became more common than any other kind of body pain. Now not only the aged people but adults and children are suffering from this pain. In some cases, it is just because of this lifestyle, and in other cases, there are several other issues that are resulting in such pain in your body. In most cases, this is the result of lifestyle. 

What Are The Advantages Of A Modern Lifestyle?

Although modern life and technology can have a negative impact on your lifestyle and health, they may also have some positive effects as well, such as you have more freedom and more accessibility to information, which leads to more communication in everyday life. 

So, let’s see how technology and modern life can help you to gain some advantages in your life. 

Social media Facebook is linked to lower mortality 

One big study that included 12 million Facebook users investigated how this social media impacts longevity. It was found that people who accept more friendships live longer, while for those who initiated friendship, there was no association with a lower level of mortality. 

But, mortality is lowest for those who do not use social media at all or use it moderately. (9) 

Modern technology saves your time 

There are so many examples of how modern technology can save your time and although it seems that you are saving some seconds, you accumulate hours and sometimes even days after a certain period of time that you can use for other activities.

For example, PowerPoint presentations, flowcharts, and calculators help a lot of students and teachers, and many education centers use these types of documents to present information effectively, and this shortens time while giving easy access to all needed information. 

Constant transport development

Technology makes constant improvements in planes, cars, and trains. They are not newly invented but improved with new features that can make them safer and faster. Some expensive models include features like an auto–pilot, pedestrian warning, collision warning, and road lane track which makes them safer in terms of collision and crash avoidance. 

Modern technology gives you so much convenience 

Imagine yourself living 100 years ago when washing machines and dish washes did not exist and you needed so much time to wash your clothes. Imagine the entertainment we have today thanks to the newest technologies such as playing video games and movies in 3D dimensions, television shows, and much more…

Modern technology means better communication 

With the power of videoconferencing, vast distances are eliminated and people from different parts of the world can easily communicate and sometimes even free of charge. 

Modern technology means better access to knowledge

In the 21 century, we have access to more knowledge than in any other period in the history of humanity. The content we can find on the Internet is almost unbelievable and if you are just a little bit curious, you can find anything you like and learn so many things on various subjects and even download new books if you want to read. 

Modern technology means the availability of medicines 

There were many deadly diseases like typhoid and dysentery that are cured easily today thanks to antibiotics. In addition, many serious injuries can be healed thanks to modern surgery, and people can be recovered and live normal lives. 

Modern technology means clean water and food 

In Antient times, access to clean water was limited, and people consumed alcohol as it was considered safer and healthier. Also, access to some food was limited because there were no refrigerators, so this invention altered our lives in the most tasteful way, improved the nourishment of poor people, and less food waste. 

Modern technology means air quality monitoring 

Air pollution is one of the hazardous consequences of industrial development and can cause serious health issues. Air quality monitoring technologies are crucial resources for improving the air quality and changing our habits, and reforming the policies to make our lives more convenient and healthy. 

Conclusion

You must take care of your habits because it’s your habit that can make you or can destroy you in every term, whether it comes to having sound health or a better career, or achieving success in any area. Always use your smartphone and social media for a limited period. Keep your position straight while working on the computer or if your work makes you sit for hours in a day. Make exercise your priority, whether it rain or shine, as it is crucial for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

If you are one of those suffering from pain, you don’t have to worry or panic. Sydney Chiropractic and Massage Clinic Australia can help you in coping with such illnesses and take them over. The expert physician of this clinic uses SLM and several other massage techniques, which can give you positive results just in no time. Without being concerned too much about other things, you should try their message. We hope it will be life-changing for you because of the expertise of doctors and the effect of their proven techniques.

One final thought is that you should always find time for some physical activity, limit or avoid alcohol and tobacco consumption, eat a balanced diet, get enough sleep and maintain a healthy body weight. 

Top 10 Educations App That Will Improve Your Knowledge

By
Elizabeth Williams

Studying is not always a path of roses. The need to mix the free time with the study can lead to headaches, and the content of the notes can be difficult to access at times. Luckily, technology makes our student life more bearable.

In view of these advantages offered by the new programs, we have created a list of the most recommended applications for university students. anonymous-essay.com is one of best website where one can get help.

Apps for students that will make things easier

Kahoot

It is one of the most popular alternatives among teachers for their students to review and test curricular knowledge. With it, questionnaires are created that simulate a question and answer contest, thus adding the gamification component in the classroom. Each of the students accesses the exercise from their tablet, mobile phone or computer and, once the game is over, everyone can see the results of the class.

ClassDojo

It is a platform designed for teachers to manage their classes and their student groups, thus creating a community. To reinforce a positive environment, they include a gamification component that also stimulates participation and good behaviour in the classroom. In this way, a communication channel is created between teachers, parents and students to know the performance of the latter in the classroom, which is reflected in the form of points and badges. Thus, parents and teachers can be in tune when it comes to educating students and encouraging them to reach their maximum potential.

Lumosity

It consists of various mini-games through which it analyzes the cognitive patterns of the student to create a report in which to discover both their strengths and weaknesses that should be enhanced. With these data, he develops a brain training program to test the students’ critical thinking, memory and problem solving skills.

Kindle

The student’s life is linked to books. Kindle offers you the possibility of reading eBooks on a wide variety of devices, which is very useful if you find it difficult to find a title in libraries and do not want to spend a lot of money on a paper book.

CamScanner

CamScanner transforms virtually any Android or iOS device into a scanner ready instantly. It is enough to take a photograph of the document so that a digitized version of it is ready that can be shared and sent to other platforms in a matter of seconds. If you are a student, I think that this tool should be part of your day to day.

Khan Academy

Collect hundreds of courses so that students of all levels work different subjects at their own pace through explanatory videos and practical exercises. Teachers can act as tutors of a virtual classroom and set goals of mastery to all equally or to each student separately. The objective? That they reach the necessary level on the studied matter.

Google Classroom

The organization of classes, tasks and even individual and collective work can be carried out with this application. Thus, teachers have more control over everything that happens in the classroom while students can communicate with him or his classmates to organize study sessions.

Duolingo

One of the most popular alternatives for learning languages (English, French or Portuguese), is free and has no advertising. In it you will be working by units in the form of games: for example, you lose lives with the wrong answers, and you gain points and you increase the level when you succeed.

iWork

iWork is Apple’s alternative to Microsoft Office. It is relatively easy to use and allows you to edit texts and graphics comfortably.

Evernote

Actually, this option is useful for anyone, but deserves a priority in the list of applications for students for its versatility. Evernote serves to manage digital annotations in an agile and simple way.

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