<ol><li><strong>Laughing</strong> is good for the heart and can increase blood flow by 20 percent</li><li>Your <strong>skin</strong> works hard. Not only is it the largest organ in the body, but it regulates your temperature and defends against diseases</li><li>Always look on the <strong>bright side</strong>: being an optimist can help you live longer</li><li><strong>Exercise</strong> will give you more energy, even when you’re tired</li><li>A <strong>lack of exercise</strong> now causes as many deaths as smoking.</li><li><strong>Yoga</strong> can boost your cognitive function and lower stress</li><li><strong>Sleeping naked </strong>can help you burn more calories.</li></ol>

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<p><span><i> </i><a href="https://www.thegoodbody.com/author/the-good-body/">The Good Body </a> </span><span><i> </i>Last updated: March 16, 2021 </span><span><i> </i><a href="https://www.thegoodbody.com/category/fitness/">Fitness </a>, <a href="https://www.thegoodbody.com/category/pain-management/">Pain Management </a> </span> </p>

<p>To be your happiest and healthiest self, we’ve brought you a wide selection of health facts covering everything from <a href="https://www.thegoodbody.com/fitness-facts/">fitness </a>to food to hydration. </p>

<p>Educate yourself with these top tips, and get all the information you need to stay fighting fit! </p>

<p>Learn how you can take better care of yourself, by reading our interesting (and sometimes surprising!) general health facts: </p>

1.  Laughing is good for the heart and can increase blood flow by 20 percent.

2.  Your skin works hard. Not only is it the largest organ in the body, but it regulates your temperature and defends against disease and infection.

3.  Always look on the bright side: being an optimist can help you live longer.

<ul><li><a href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/look-on-the-bright-side-and-maybe-even-live-longer">Studies have found </a>that <strong>optimism </strong>is beneficial for your overall health, even <strong>lowering your risk of dying from heart disease! </strong> </li><li><strong>Optimists </strong>often have <strong>lower blood pressure </strong>, which reduces the risk of coronary artery disease as found in <a href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/look-on-the-bright-side-and-maybe-even-live-longer">a study by scientists at Harvard and Boston Universities </a>. </li><li>People who are more optimistic <strong><a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2016/12/07/504709736/a-brighter-outlook-could-translate-to-a-longer-life?t=1613080804518">also tend to have healthier behaviors </a> </strong>— such as diet and exercise — that <strong>contribute to longevity </strong>. </li> </ul>

4.  Exercise will give you more energy, even when you’re tired.

5.  Sitting and sleeping are great in moderation, but too much can increase your chances of an early death.

6.  A lack of exercise now causes as many deaths as smoking.

7.  39% of adults in the world are overweight.

8.  Between 2000 and 2015, the average global life expectancy increased by five years.

9.  Less than 1% of Americans ride their bike to work, while 50% of Copenhagen residents bike to work or school.

10.  The US spends almost three times more on healthcare than any other country in the world, but ranks last in life expectancy among the 12 wealthiest industrialized countries.

<ul><li><a href="https://www.thegoodbody.com/chronic-pain-statistics/"><span>READ: </span>29 Chronic Pain Statistics: Facts, Figures And Research </a> </li> </ul>

<p>It’s easy to forget how much our mental health contributes to our wellbeing. </p>

<p>Just like all muscles, the brain needs to be exercised and cared for to ensure you are performing and feeling your best. </p>

1.  Learning a new language or playing a musical instrument gives your brain a boost.

2.  Feeling stressed? Read. Getting lost in a book can lower levels of cortisol, and other unhealthy stress hormones, by 68%.

3.  Maintaining good relationships with your friends and family, reduces harmful levels of stress and boosts your immune system.

4.  Drinking coffee can reduce the risk of depression, especially in women.

5.  Smelling rosemary may increase alertness and improve memory so catch a whiff before a test or important meeting.

6.  Swearing can make you feel better when you’re in pain.

<p>In <a href="http://journals.lww.com/neuroreport/Abstract/2009/08050/Swearing_as_a_response_to_pain.4.aspx">a study conducted by Keele University </a>in the UK, participants were asked to submerge their hand into a bucket of cold water. </p>

<p>While swearing, participants reported less pain and were able to withstand the pain longer. </p>

7.  Writing in a journal can make you a happier person!

<p>Journaling can actually boost your wellbeing in <a href="https://www.thegoodbody.com/benefits-of-journaling/">so many interesting and surprising ways </a>! </p>

<p>Whether you want to <a href="https://www.thegoodbody.com/best-gratitude-journals/">express gratitude each day </a>, learn to <a href="https://www.thegoodbody.com/best-mindfulness-journals/">live more mindfully </a>, or simply <a href="https://www.thegoodbody.com/best-fitness-journals/">track your fitness journey </a>, there are lots of ways to incorporate journaling into your everyday routine. </p>

8.  Chewing gum makes you more alert, relieves stress and reduces anxiety levels.

9.  Yoga can boost your cognitive function and lower stress.

<p>Think yoga is just <a href="https://www.thegoodbody.com/yoga-poses-for-flexibility/">great for improving your flexibility </a>? Think again! </p>

<p>Yoga <a href="https://www.thegoodbody.com/yoga-benefits/">has incredible benefits </a>, boosting your immune system, making you more productive and even improving your sex life. </p>

<p>No wonder it’s <a href="https://www.thegoodbody.com/yoga-statistics/">growing in popularity every year </a>! </p>

<ul><li><a href="https://www.thegoodbody.com/yoga-facts/"><span>READ: </span>57 Amazing Yoga Facts: The History, Benefits, Poses, (Fun!) </a> </li> </ul>

10.  Walking outside – or spending time in green space – can reduce negative thoughts and boost self-esteem.

<p>Our bodies need food to survive, but all foods were not created equal. </p>

<p>Read through these facts about food and vitamins that you can incorporate into your diet to boost your health. </p>

1.  Chocolate is good for your skin; its antioxidants improve blood flow and protect against UV damage.

2.  Almonds, avocados and arugula (the three ‘A’s) can boost your sex drive and improve fertility.

3.  Tea can lower risks of heart attack, certain cancers, type 2 Diabetes and Parkinson’s disease. Just make sure your tea isn’t too sweet!

<ul><li><a href="https://www.thegoodbody.com/best-teas-for-anxiety/"><span>READ: </span>9 Best Teas for Anxiety: Natural Remedies for Relief </a> </li> </ul>

4.  Eating oatmeal provides a serotonin boost to calm the brain and improve your mood.

5.  Although it only takes you a few minutes to eat a meal, it takes your body hours to completely digest the food.

6.  Women below the age of 50 need twice the amount of iron per day as men of the same age.

7.  An apple a day does keep the doctor away. Apples can reduce levels of bad cholesterol to keep your heart healthy.

8.  The amino acid found in eggs can help improve your reflexes.

9.  Extra virgin olive oil is the healthiest fat on the planet.

<ul><li>Packed with antioxidants, extra virgin olive oil <a href="https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/nutrition-research-reviews/article/phenolic-compounds-of-olive-oil-structure-biological-activity-and-beneficial-effects-on-human-health/EE4FA28B6CD751AA15B278589A447A3D#"><strong>contains compounds and anti-inflammatory compounds </strong> </a>that can reduce incidents of certain types of cancer. </li><li>This oil is also <strong><a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2013/02/26/health/five-things-olive-oil/index.html">packed with monounsaturated fats </a> </strong>that can help <strong>lower cholesterol and control insulin levels </strong>. </li><li>Not all olive oils were created equal though. Make sure to <strong><a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/extra-virgin-olive-oil#section2">look for the extra virgin varieties </a>, </strong>which are cold-pressed and aren’t diluted with other types of oil. </li> </ul>

10.  Vitamin D is as important as calcium in determining bone health, and most people don’t get enough of it.

<p>For a healthy body and mind, general fitness and moderate exercise are crucial. We hope these interesting health facts encourage you to move! </p>

1.  There are five main components of fitness: the body’s ability to use oxygen, muscular strength, endurance, flexibility and body composition.

3.  Sleeping naked can help you burn more calories.

<p>That’s because research shows when you <a href="https://www.thegoodbody.com/benefits-of-sleeping-naked/">shed your bed clothes </a>, your body stays cool which helps to speed up your metabolism. </p>

<p>Sleep problems are <a href="https://www.thegoodbody.com/sleep-statistics/">a real issue across the US </a>, with many negative impacts on your health. </p>

<p>Luckily there are lots of ways to <a href="https://www.thegoodbody.com/things-to-help-you-sleep/">improve your sleep </a>, including <a href="https://www.thegoodbody.com/benefits-of-sleeping-early/">going to bed earlier </a>and <a href="https://www.thegoodbody.com/benefits-of-sleeping-next-to-someone/">sleeping next to someone you love </a>! </p>

<ul><li><a href="https://www.thegoodbody.com/foods-to-help-you-sleep/"><span>READ: </span>11 Foods to Help You Sleep (+ 5 You Must Avoid Before Bed!) </a> </li> </ul>

4.  Walking at a fast pace for three hours or more at least once a week, you can reduce your risk of heart disease by up to 65%.

<p>Being healthy and fit doesn’t necessarily equate to long hours at the gym, especially for older adults. </p>

<p><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8576498/">A study of adults over the age of 65 </a>found that walking at least four hours a week reduced their risk of cardiovascular disease hospitalizations. </p>

<p>Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, <a href="https://alpinecardiology.com/american-heart-association/walk-dont-run-way-healthy-heart/">while conducting a similar study </a>, found that moderate intensity walking and vigorous intensity running has similar reductions in risk levels for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and even potentially coronary heart disease. </p>

5.  Even at rest, muscle is three times more efficient at burning calories than fat.

6.  Regular activity can ease the severity and reduce the frequency of lower back pain  .

7.  Running is good for you. People who run 12-18 miles a week have a stronger immune system and can increase their bone mineral density.

8.  Exercising regularly can increase your lifespan by keeping your DNA healthy and young.

9.  The average moderately active person walks approximately 7,500 steps a day, which is the lifetime equivalent of walking around the Earth five times.

10.  Stretching increases the blood flow to your muscles and helps avoid injuries.

<p>Water is the body’s natural elixir. Below we’ve compiled ten good reasons why keeping hydrated contributes to good health. </p>

1.  Drinking at least five glasses of water a day can reduce your chances of suffering from a heart attack by 40%.

2.  Dehydration can have a negative impact on your mood and energy levels. Drink enough water to ensure you’re always at your best.

3.  Consuming water helps the body maintain its natural pH balance.

4.  Repeatedly using plastic water bottles can release chemicals into your water. Why not try a reusable bottle instead? It’s good for you and the planet.

5.  The spinal disc core is comprised of a large volume of water therefore dehydration could lead to back pain.

6.  Kidneys filter your blood up to 300 times a day and need water to function optimally.

7.  Hydration is key for a good complexion. Drinking enough water also makes you less prone to wrinkles.

8.  A lack of water can cause a range of problems, such as constipation, asthma, allergy and migraines.

9.  Water can aid in weight loss because it helps to remove the by-products of fat and if consumed before a meal can make you more satisfied and eat less.

<ul><li><strong><a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/08/23/drink.water.lose.weight/index.html">Dieticians recommend drinking 16 ounces of water </a>before every meal. </strong>When combined with cutting back portions, drinking more water can help you lose weight and keep it off for at least a year. </li><li>Not only that, but <a href="https://academic.oup.com/jcem/article-lookup/doi/10.1210/jc.2003-030780">a study </a>by the Endocrine Society found that <strong>drinking 500ml of water increased the metabolic rate </strong>(in both men and women) by <strong>30% </strong>within 10-40 minutes of drinking water. </li> </ul>

10.  Your muscles and joints require water in order to stay energized, lubricated and healthy.

<p>Here are few general hints and tips to keep you feeling healthy and to ensure you’re taking good care of your body. </p>

1.  Massage isn’t just for the muscles. It can help scars fade, and can be more beneficial than lotion or oil.

2.  Brushing teeth too soon after eating or drinking can soften the tooth enamel, especially if you’ve just been eating or drinking acidic foods.

<p>Brushing teeth too soon after eating or drinking can soften the tooth enamel, especially if you’ve just been eating or drinking acidic foods. </p>

<p><a href="https://www.riversidedentalgroup.com/the-best-time-to-brush-your-teeth/">The Academy of General Dentistry recommends </a>waiting at least 30 to 60 minutes. </p>

3.  Want to slow the aging process? Meditation is proven to help!

<p>Could practicing meditation be <a href="https://www.thegoodbody.com/meditation-facts/">your ticket to better health </a>? </p>

<p><a href="https://www.thegoodbody.com/meditation-statistics/">Increasing numbers of people are beginning to meditate </a>thanks to the <a href="https://www.thegoodbody.com/benefits-of-meditation/">many health advantages </a>, including better sleep, improved memory and a reduction in symptoms of anxiety. </p>

<ul><li><a href="https://www.thegoodbody.com/meditation-facts/"><span>READ: </span>50 Mind-blowing Meditation Facts you Need to Know! </a> </li> </ul>

4.  Indoor air pollution can be even worse than outside.

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