Health

We often hear that we need to exercise to burn calories, for example, to run or to do a morning workout. But very few people are aware that this is not exactly true. Moreover, a person burns approximately the same amount of calories during 8-hours of sleep as they do during 30 minutes of running.

Many people are interested in the topic of losing weight and there are many approaches to this subject. The concept of “correct nutrition” is fairly blurred — diets oftentimes require you to refrain from a habitual lifestyle, cause stress, and don’t bring stable results. But if you know what principle most of them are based on, you can build up a more sensible nutrition plan.

The position in which we sleep, beyond being a preference or something we adopt without thinking, has an impact on our body and our health that goes beyond the number of hours we sleep. Not only can certain positioning cause cervical and lumbar discomfort but also the functioning of the intestine and even the premature formation of wrinkles — all of these areas are affected by the way we sleep. 5-Minute Crafts is showing you the 6 most popular sleeping positions and explaining the advantages and disadvantages of each of them.

An eyelid twitch, also known as eye twitch, is an involuntary spasm caused by a muscle contraction in the eyelid area. Although this subtle movement usually goes away after a few minutes, it can be very annoying, especially when we think that others can see it. 5-Minute Crafts will explain why your eyes twitch and show you some possible solutions to stop it.

It’s likely that most people have experienced memory lapses from time to time. However, being unable to recall simple things, such as people’s names or where you left your keys, can be very frustrating. Fortunately, there are certain techniques to enhance your ability to remember things. 5-Minute Crafts will show you some easy ways to help you give your memory a boost.

It’s known that an adult person needs on average 2,000-2,500 kcal for proper functioning. However, we should keep in mind that our diet is not only about the amount of energy that we get but about a source of certain nutrients as well.

Even though there could be different reasons for why people want to lose weight, generally speaking, dropping extra pounds could not only affect the way you look but also have other positive impacts on your health and quality of life. 5-Minute Crafts will tell you what happens inside your body when you get rid of extra weight.

Most often, we choose shoes by the way they look. When it comes to training shoes or boots for everyday wear, we try to choose a pair in which our feet feel most comfortable during the fitting. But why is it that cheap sneakers bought by chance can be safely worn all day without being taken off, while expensive designer shoes make your feet hurt and swell after just an hour of wearing them?

Carbohydrates are nutritional elements that come to our bodies with food and that turn into glucose during the process of digestion. Glucose, in its turn, gives energy to the body for performing its functions. Carbohydrates are there in various food products. The level of sugar in your blood and the timing around how long you will feel full depends on their type.

Cow’s milk has been one of the main foods in people’s diets for thousands of years. Though it still remains popular, some research claims that milk can be harmful to the human body. Other research, on the contrary, shows that dairy products are healthy for us. How do we understand whether we need to keep consuming milk in adulthood or whether it’s better to reduce the amount?

It’s hard to imagine one’s life without worry and anxiety. But sometimes it feels as if we get stuck in stress and it affects our well-being negatively.

Tooth brushing is one of those everyday rituals that we get used to doing since childhood and we use it over the course of our entire life. To make this process more effective, frequency and correct technique are important, but a good toothbrush is essential.

Choosing the right barbell can be a really difficult process because of the number of characteristics that have an influence on different aspects of this tool. Additionally, there are many different types of barbells that are designed for certain kinds of exercise.

When you need to focus or just stay in silence, earplugs can be your best choice. But to make these little helpers more efficient, you need to know how to use them correctly.

Today’s dentistry can take on the most complicated issues of teeth growth. Thanks to various orthodontic devices, specialists have learned to correct a bite, fix teeth crowding and their curvature, and make a smile more beautiful.

The term “fatty acid” might not seem very appetizing, but these nutritional elements are very important for our health. Our bodies cannot synthesize them on their own, that’s why omega-3s should come together with food.

Taking your temperature is a reliable and simple way to see if a fever is present, and there are a few different possible methods to do it. So 5-Minute Crafts gathered and explained 4 different ways to determine your body’s temperature with a thermometer.

The human body needs protein to stay healthy because it contributes to important processes like the production of antibodies that fight off infections, the transportation of oxygen, the creation of new cells, and so on. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to include the necessary amount of protein in your diet.

A nutritious diet is essential while trying to meet the physical demands of pregnancy, assisting your baby in developing healthily. While most foods and drinks are safe in this process, there are others you should be extra careful with or avoid completely. 5-Minute Crafts has prepared this guide to help you know which foods you should include or remove from your diet during pregnancy.

Perhaps you’ve heard that it’s necessary to take 10,000 steps each day to maintain your well-being and strong health. There are many step-o-meters, smartwatches, fitness trackers, and other applications designed to track this process and watch a person’s activity during the day. But how true is this information, and can 10,000 steps a day really improve your life?