Skimping on shut-eye can have serious health consequences for women. Researchers found that while men and women reported trouble sleeping in equal numbers, women felt more hostility, depression and anger from the lack of sleep . Their bodies also had higher levels of glucose, insulin and two proteins associated with heart disease and diabetes.
Why men and women are effected differently isn't yet know, but for a restful night, The Canadian sleep Society recommends going to bed only when you are sleepy, avoiding heavy meals before tucking yourself in and using the bed just for sleep - with one exception, of course.
What if what you ate aided your exercise routine instead of thwarting it? Munch on:
1) Whole grains: Don't pass on the carbs. In a study, dieters who ate whole grains lost more belly fat than those who ate refined grains, such as white bread and rice.
2) Low-fat yogourt: Three servings a day help dieters lose 22 percent more weight, 61 percent more body fat and 81 percent more belly fat.
3) White meat: Protein is more satiating than fat or carbs, so white poultry meat will fill you up, and it has fewer calories than dark meat.
4) Eggs: In a study, dieters who ate two eggs at breakfast consumed an average of 264 fewer calories at lunch and 420 fewer calories that day than those who ate a bagel and cream cheese.
5) Berries: Fibre's also satisfying. Raspberries have 8.4 grams per cup, blackberries have 8.1 grams, and blueberries , 4 grams.
Can red wine really slow ageing?
Maybe - if you drink 35 bottles a day. A recent study looked at high doses of an antioxidant called resveratrol, found in red wine. The results were impressive: the resveratrol mice and stronger bones, better balance and coordination, better organ function and fewer cataracts, and they lived longer. But drinking 35 bottles of red wine a day isn't feasible or healthy . And there's no evidence yet that resveratrol will produce the same results in humans. Overall, red wine has high antioxidant levels because, unlike white wine , it's fermented with the grapes' skin, where most of the antioxidants are concentrated. Red wine has health benefits beyond resveratrol, including flavonoids that have been linked with a lower risk of cancer. Although there isn't a recommended daily dose, one glass of red wine a day is good for you. Just don't overdo it
