Unexpected matters this good to increase health

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Most people know exercise is a good way to make the body become healthier. But unexpectedly, the following points may increase levels of a person's health.

Actually there are things unexpected and probably a lot of people do not realize that these conditions are good for health. Here are the things that can improve one's health, as quoted from Health24, Tuesday (11/20/2012), namely:

1. Take a photo

Research shows that good memories and have a positive view of the past can help increase levels of happiness and health. If you have a problem with the memories, try compiling a photo album collects some favorite moments because it is good for health.

2. Surfing the Internet

Researchers from the University of California Los Angeles found the berselanjar in the internet could help improve the health of the brain in people who are middle-aged and older, and can prevent some of the effects of aging on the brain.

The study also found Internet browsing can stimulate areas of the brain that control language and memory, and improve decision-making and complex reasoning.

3. Cry

Everyone knows that laughter is good for the body, but shed a few tears of emotion through also good for health. Researchers from the University of South Florida found that 88.8 percent of people feel better after crying, because it helps to release chemicals that accumulate in the body during stress. For that when watching a sad movie or through an emotional day, then biarkakn tear it out by itself.

4. Married

Statistics and studies have shown that married people live longer than single people, because it will feel happier, decrease social isolation and raising children and building a family can raise levels of health.

5. Doing housework

Although not a favorite activity, but keeping the house clean and tidy can help people be fit and healthy, and avoid the accumulation of fat in the body. A poll found on housework, the average person walk more than 35 miles and burned nearly 50,000 calories a year.

In addition, research conducted Cancer research UK find doing housework can reduce their risk of breast cancer in women by 30 percent in people who are pre-menopausal women and 20 percent of the people who are menopausal.

6. Playing dirty

Attention to cleanliness is a good thing, but a little dirty-dirt could be better. Contrary to what many people believe, it becomes too sterile does not mean they are healthy.

In a study found that exposure to friendly bacteria found in soil can actually help improve the system

immunity and reduce depression.

7. Have a friend

Research shows there are friends that can help a person live longer by reducing depression, stress and other risky behaviors. A study conducted by Brigham Young University found that social networking can improve a person's chances of survival by 50 percent.

Source:  Health24