43 cocaine-addicted laboratory rats were given the choice of cocaine or sugar water over a 15-day period: 93 percent, or 40 out of 43, chose sugar.

in 2004, the World Health Organization (WHO) released a document called “TRS 916,” acknowledging that less than 10% of your daily calories should come from added sugar.  They say “less than” because many scientists believe 0% added sugar is necessary.  Our bodies produce enough glucose from starch and carbohydrates received elsewhere.

The WHO suggestion is as follows:

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Did you know there are a multitude of reasons why sex is good for your mind, body and spirit soul? Humans are meant to connect physically, but sexuality has a lot more benefits that go beyond physicality.

It’s good for your immune system.

Researchers at Wilkes University in Pennsylvania found that students having sex one to two times a week had a significantly higher level of the antibody immunoglobulin A.

It improves women’s bladder control.

The female orgasm involves contractions of the pelvic floor muscles, the same muscles involved in peeing, and strengthens them.

It lowers blood pressure.

Multiple studies have been documented suggesting that sexual intercourse, specifically, lowers systolic blood pressure.

It relaxes your system after a release and takes stress off your muscles.

It’s great for your heart

Sex is a form of cardiovascular exercise which can raise your heart rate and burn about 5 calories per minute.  It can help keep your testosterone and estrogen levels even.

In one study, men who had sex at least twice a week were half as likely to die of heart disease as men who had sex rarely!

The list goes on, so get to it!

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A study by the Research Council of Norway has concluded that psychedelics do not link to mental health problems or suicidal behavior.

A study of roughly 130,000 adult citizens in the United States found no “evidence that psychedelic use is an independent risk factor for mental health problems.”

Of the 135,095 randomly selected people, 19,299 of them had used either lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), psilocybin or mescalin, and no links were found to “increased likelihood of past year serious psychological distress, mental health treatment, suicidal thoughts, suicidal plans and suicide attempt, depression and anxiety.”

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The wish for longevity is undoubtedly one of the most common amongst people. How we can achieve, not only long lasting, but at the same time fulfilled life, until the very end? The authors of magazine “Prevention” are trying to come up with answers to this question, which answers are generalized down below.

Quitting detrimental habits

Quitting smoking and alcohol abuse can greatly extend your life and it’s proven to do so. And at the expense of saving money, you can rewire your brain and kick the habit, to be able to start to focus on what truly matters on life.

Red Wine

Experts have long argued that the prudent use of red wine (100-200 ml per day) is beneficial for proper operation of our cardiovascular system. The main thing is to drink high quality red wine and know when to stop after the first glass.

Sports

Never forget about sport activities. Physical activity is one of the main bets for health and longevity.

It helps maintain a healthy body and spirit. It’s not so important which one you will choose when you’re older – morning jogging, gymnastics on the carpet or billiards.

Life is all about movement – do what feels right to you.

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