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Laughter is good for health. Now it is scientifically proven
Who had a laugh influence positively on our state of health so we knew some time ago but only a few years spread Gelotology or the so-called science that studies the application of humor and positive emotions in the medical field. The Gelotology originates from Psiconeuroendocrinoimmunology a branch of medicine that has highlighted the link between emotions and the immune system. An application of this young science is conceived by American physician clowns Hunter “Patch” Adams made famous by the biopic played by Robin Williams.
The clowns or comicoterapia has been applied mainly in children, but not only. The smile-therapy is suitable in virtually all areas and social health with every type of patient, not just so the children can benefit from them, but also the elderly, the disabled, psychiatric patients, people undergoing a pain therapy . Moreover, good humor and, in general, positive emotions, they also have the power to prevent many diseases due to their beneficial action on the immune system. The laughter stimulates the production of fact, hormones such as adrenaline and dopamine, which in turn release endorphins and enkephalins real natural painkillers that can improve the efficiency of the immune system.
Numerous studies have shown that a high level of stress reduces the body’s natural immune defenses because of the decreased level of immunoglobulin A and a good laugh, or the experience positive moods, they represent a real cure can protect us disease and promote recovery from disease already in place. Laugh it helps the circulation el ‘oxygenation of the blood allowing the tissue to regenerate more easily and the heart is affected positively. A good laugh also favors the elimination of lactic acid and mitigates fatigue. Everyone we then experienced the pleasant sensation of relaxation that follows a moment of laughter. This would be enough to put us in search of an excuse to laugh heartily.
Half of the single is so good
Italian women are felling well. 52% of “single”, in fact, said he voluntarily waive their married life. Well over half, however, does not live on own, preferring to stay still at home with parents. The “single” are generally little sex and one in five does not do it at all. But what are the consequences of this reduced sexual activity?
Several studies have pointed out that poor sexual activity has a negative impact on mood and overall health by generating aggression, increasing receptivity to painful symptoms and weakening the immune system. 65% of single women surveyed in the abovementioned study, but not waiting for Prince Charming is willing to make sacrifices for a man just for this one in three would prefer to have a child alone.
Are convinced of their choice, but there’s only one thing I envy the couple relationships: love. It’s a growing phenomenon emerges from the survey of’ research institute SWG Trieste, commissioned by the weekly “Grace” on a sample of 500 women, aged between 25 and 45 years. The phenomenon of “single” is on the rise across Europe, where, on average, a family of three there is only one component.
In Italy, the average is slightly lower but there are areas, such as Milan, where a nucleus is composed of two a person. And sociologists already talk of “cultural revolution single”. But are we really sure that most of the single is so good?
In reality they are increasingly prey to neurosis: live reports that often fall below the threshold of a few months are not capable of handling even the simplest of romantic relationships. Replaces emotional loneliness, often masked by the super work, without breathing better not think! Individuals do not seek relationships and long-term relationships and, indeed, tend to run away from them. Here then is that as soon catch on stories that are able to develop, are brutally truncated. After all this you are really convinced that he all right?
A relaxing massage? Now he does the robot
How many times have we dreamed to have the luxury, if only given the lack of time, a nice relaxing massage? Maybe in a warm and enveloping you drag all our senses in a whirl of pleasure simply by dissolving the tensions, easing the stress by helping us to set aside, albeit briefly, an everyday often overwhelming and unpleasant. Accompanies us in this path of welfare on / Massage therapy: professional, discreet and above all human! But all this could be about to change.
A group of Japanese researchers has in fact developed the WAO-1 robot created a masseur Waseda University in Tokyo in collaboration with the University of Asahi. We could then meet again soon to have the choice between a massage therapist in the flesh, and a one with arms to the ends of which are raised areas of ceramics and sensors that control the type of movement and the pressure exerted on the body. WAO-1 was originally conceived to perform facial massage therapy on patients with jaw joint disorders, but could soon be used for beauty treatments. At least that’s what hopes Dr. Ken Mishura team of researchers, who said he was confident in the possibility that the robot massager find wide application and anxious for this to happen soon.
The researchers also point out that you have created a highly sophisticated device that has nothing to do with the crude, by comparison, robot-massagers already on the market, very different even from the already widespread easy chairs. This discovery will mark the humiliation of man by robotic bodies? It outlines a science-fiction scenario? Many will give up at the touch of a truly wise and experienced massage therapist, to the atmosphere warm and cozy, the scents of essential oils in favor of a cool buzz and the touch of a ceramic ball? As will be seen relaxing WAO-1 which is close to our face!? These questions will not be able to answer only when, if that happens, the boulder-robot will be available in our country.
How to live longer and better shape than ten simple rules
All of us would like to know the secret to living longer but not too many ailments. Well it seems that to achieve the goal ten small enough to observe the rules many of which already dictated by common sense, have come also to find a scientific explanation. The secret to living healthier longer is secure, as you can imagine, in our food choices in our life style and attention we put to our health.
The first rule to follow is to eat little. Dr. Maoshing Ni, author of the book “The secrets of longevity” has examined the diets of hundreds of individuals who had lived until about 100 years. The data obtained show that these people have always had the habit of interrupting your meal before you feel completely satisfied. On the other hand, many studies have already demonstrated the link between the so-called calorie restriction and longevity of laboratory mice. Similarly, follow a diet rich in omega 3 fatty acids helps to keep in shape.
Of paramount importance then take control of health by undergoing regular medical checks and paying attention to the signals our body sends us. Several studies have also shown that sleeping well, it is useful to prevent obesity, heart disease and depression. It seems that a good sleep as well as restaurateur is also repaired. Other rules to counter the effects of aging are to keep trained, in addition to the body, the mind, very useful then read, stays informed, engage in pastimes such as puzzles.
A study conducted at the Mayo Clinic has shown that optimism has a positive impact on the duration and quality of life. According to this research in fact, optimistic people live on average 12 years longer than pessimistic. Also do a lot of sex is among the ten rules to live a long time: according to Michael Roizen have at least 100 orgasms per year gives 3 to 8 years more of life. Also, having a pet can reduce stress hormones and induce a relaxed state (certainly not think that way, a dog who has grown up and knows what it means to have a baby in the house!). And finally, know how to ask for help, turning to the right career path in times of need, and not lead a lifestyle that is too stressful.