In just 21 days, you can significantly improve your physical and mental health by following three simple habits. Doctor Michael Breus explained this in an interview with 20minutos.
“Good sleep, adequate water intake, and proper breathing promote weight loss, reduce inflammation, improve immune function, increase energy levels, and provide many other benefits,” the specialist shared.
The doctor emphasized that maintaining health doesn't always require significant investment or extensive effort. He believes that sometimes, making minimal changes to your daily life is enough to improve your well-being.
The doctor also explained in detail how to breathe correctly to achieve relaxation. He emphasized the importance of engaging the abdominal cavity and making exhalations longer than inhalations. Breus added that deep abdominal breathing with longer exhalations helps calm the body and mind, promoting rest. He also pointed out that if stress hormone levels are elevated, the 4-7-8 diaphragmatic breathing technique can be used to reduce cortisol levels, according to the article.
A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association revealed dismal results for “night owls”—people who lead primarily evening and nocturnal lives. Compared to “larks” (people who are most active in the morning and afternoon), night owls are 16 percent more likely to have a heart attack. At the same time, numerous scientific studies have confirmed that night owls are no worse than early birds; they're just different. Vechernyaya Moskva reports on how the study was conducted, what conclusions were reached, and whether night owls should become early birds to avoid health problems.