20 Interesting Health Facts That Will Blow Your Mind
10. Red Meat Makes Body Odor Worse
Though diet is not the only factor that affects natural body odor, a 2006 study published in the journal Chemical Senses found that consuming meat can have a huge effect on your body odor. Participants who refrained from eating red meat were generally perceived as smelling more pleasant, less intense, and more attractive overall.
9. The Scent Of Apples Can Ease Claustrophobia
An apple a day can keep your claustrophobia away. According to Alan Hirsch, MD, of the Smell & Taste Treatment and Research Center in Chicago, smelling a green apple can change your perception of space, making rooms feel larger than they really are. Hirsch conducted a 1995 experiment on the subject—and during this study, he also found that cucumbers have a similar effect, while the smell of barbecue smoke has the opposite effect.
8. Cold Temperature Can Be Good For Your Health
If you live in Canada, you know all about cold weather. But did you know that colder temperatures can benefit your health? Colder temperatures may help reduce allergies and inflammation and research has shown that it can help you think more clearly and perform daily tasks better. The cold can also help lower the risk of disease; mosquitoes that carry diseases such as Zika, West Nile virus, and malaria are not around during winter.
7. Most Of The Fat You Lose Exits Your Body Via Your Lungs
While deep breaths don’t burn too many calories, this is how most burned-off fat exits your body. You may have thought it was mostly through sweat, urine, or some other excretion, but the truth is that as you exercise or go about your day, the majority of the fat you lose—84 percent—is converted into carbon dioxide and leaves your body through your lungs. The remaining 16 percent is converted to water, which exits your body through urine, feces, sweat, tears, or other bodily fluids
6. Bananas Can Help Improve Your Mood
A banana has approximately 30% of your daily recommended intake of vitamin B6. Vitamin B6 helps the brain produce serotonin, which is considered a mood stabilizer. Serotonin impacts your motor skills and emotions. It is also the chemical that helps you sleep and digest food. Eating a banana can help relieve depression and anxiety by stimulating the serotonin levels in your body.
