8 bad habits you can do in moderation

1. To drink coffee

Drinking too much coffee is unhealthy, but small amounts of coffee are beneficial. Caffeine speeds upNormal caffeine consumption: influence on thermogenesis and daily energy expenditure in lean and postobese human volunteers. metabolism, increasesCaffeine and exercise: metabolism, endurance and performance. endurance in training and reduces the risk of kidney stonesCaffeine intake and the risk of kidney stones. and gallbladderCoffee intake protects against symptomatic gallstone disease in the general population: a Mendelian randomization study.. And researchers at Harvard found that it also reducesChanges in coffee intake and risk of type 2 diabetes: three subsequent large cohorts of US men and women. risk of type 2 diabetes.

But it's important to drink no more than three cups a day. And don't substitute caffeine for sleep, otherwise harm from lack of sleep will outweigh all its pluses.

2. Fidget on the chair

While this is the curse of any school teacher, action actually has benefits. Studies show that fidgeting helps

Energy expenditure of nonexercise activity. to burn calories. In addition, it reducesSitting Time, Fidgeting, and All-Cause Mortality in the UK Women’s Cohort Study. mortality risk in people with a sedentary lifestyle. So if you sit a lot, feel free to fidget in your chair. And try to add more movement to your life.

3. Do not shower

Using soap everyday, we wash away the natural oils from the skin, thanks to which it remains smooth and hydrated. And also, according to immunologists, we depriveCan you be too clean? ourselves with beneficial bacteria that protect us from disease. So, if you didn't sweat or do some dirty work during the day, you may well skip going to the bathroom or wash only your intimate areas.

Of course, if you do this for several days in a row, it will be unpleasant for others to be around you. But if sometimes there is simply no strength in the shower, that's okay. But this does not apply to teeth, they are neededWhen and how often should you brush your teeth?clean twice a day.

4. Lose one's temper

We are used to holding back our emotions, especially in public. On the one hand, this is quite understandable, because no one wants to communicate with a person who constantly yells at others or throws tantrums. But sometimes letting off steam is good for your health. By venting emotions, you reduceGriping and Joking as Identification Rituals and Tools for Engagement in Cross-Boundary Team Meetings. negative effects of stress and anxiety.

5. Sunbathe

We are used to hearing that without sunscreen, you shouldn't go out at all, otherwise the risk of skin cancer will increase. But some natural light is needed for the body to make vitamin D. For example, UK health organizations adviseSun and vitamin D advice given. spend 10 minutes in the midday sun. Most importantly, do not forget to apply SPF ‑ protection after that and do not allow skin reddening.

6. Long staying up on weekends

Don't be ashamed of yourself for sleeping longer on Saturday and Sunday. Especially if you don't get enough sleep on weekdays. Not getting enough sleep, among other things, increases the risk of cardiovascularRelationship between sleep duration and cardiovascular disease: a meta ‑ analysis. diseases and obesitySleep and obesity.. But with enough sleep, it increasesSleep duration and mortality - Does weekend sleep matter? life expectancy improvesSleep Improves Memory: The Effect of Sleep on Long Term Memory in Early Adolescence. memory and reduced stress.

7. Succumb to food temptations

We usually dream about what we have decided to eliminate from our diet. Do not suffer and from time to time allow yourself to eat what you want. Of course, if you constantly eat fast food and sweets, then you can simply undermine your health. But sometimes you should allow yourself to break the rules: it will make you feel happier. And it will be easier for you in general to stick to proper nutrition.

But if you are on an extreme diet and cut out entire food groups, cravings for a particular food may signal a deficiency in the nutrients it contains. In this case, it is better to consult a doctor to bring the diet back to normal.

8. Soar in the clouds

Many people consider this a sign of laziness or a form of procrastination, but sometimes disconnecting from reality is helpful. According to researchers, being in the clouds improvesInterrupted: The roles of distributed effort and incubation in preventing fixation and generating problem solutions. our ability to resolve difficult issues. While we forget about the problem and seem to think about nothing, the brain is looking for solutions.

Scientists have noticed this by observing people in an MRI scanner. When the participants in the experiment were in the clouds, theirExperience sampling during fMRI reveals default network and executive system contributions to mind wandering. areas of the brain associated with problem solving. And even stronger than when working on routine tasks.