|
SLIDESHOW
|
|
Too Much of a Good Thing?(courtecy;-webMD
)
|
12 Good Things That Can Go Bad
1/16
1. Exercise
You can do a number on
your body if you hit the gym too hard. Overuse can damage joints, tendons,
ligaments, and even your heart. Women who exercise too much may start missing
periods or speed up the bone loss that leads to osteoporosis. How much is too much?
If your workouts leave you exhausted or irritable, or if you have a hard time
sleeping, eating, or concentrating, it might be time to scale back.
1/16
2. Sleep
If you snooze beyond
your typical 40 winks, you could do your body more harm than good. Studies show
that more than 8 hours of sleep every night increases your risk of death from
heart problems by 34%. You also can have trouble with concentration, weight, and
blood sugar levels.
1/16
3. Antibiotics
Antibiotics kill many of
the bacteria that cause infection and sickness. So what could be the harm in
taking some if you have the sniffles? Turns out, bacteria can change if they’re
in contact with antibiotics too often. This makes them resistant to the drugs.
Take antibiotics only when you’re sure you need them.
1/16
4. People-Pleasing
It feels good to make
people happy -- but there’s a fine line between being helpful and being a
pushover. If you agree with others just to keep the peace or take on too many
tasks because you can’t say no, it can make you unhappy.
1/16
Just Say No
Practice these turn-down
skills to help save your sanity: Ask questions to be sure you know what you’re
getting into. Ask yourself this: What’s in it for you? Then answer firmly, and
know you don’t have to give a reason for your refusal. “No” can be a complete
sentence.
1/16
5. Sex
The jury’s still out on
whether you can be “addicted” to sex. However, you can have an
overactive sex drive. This makes you think about and act on sexual feelings
more than the average person. When you focus most of your attention on sex, it
can affect your everyday life and relationships in a negative way.
1/16
Find Out Why
In some cases, your
focus on sex can be caused by other medical problems. Check with your doctor to
see if it might stem from medications you take, situations of abuse, or
possibly even a brain tumor. Support groups and counseling can also help you
get your life back to normal.
1/16
6. Handwashing
This is the best way
to keep germs at bay. Suds up too often, though, and your hygiene could
actually suffer. Studies show that too much can damage your skin and give germs
a place to grow and thrive.
1/16
7. Healthy Food
You only eat food that’s
good for you? Great! But how much do you eat? Overeating causes high blood
pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, bone and joint problems, sleep
problems, and even depression -- no matter what kind of food you put on your plate.
And if you take in more calories than you burn, you’ll gain weight, which can
lead to heart disease and stroke.
1/16
8. Water
It’s rare, but you can
drink too much water. When you do, your kidneys can’t get rid of the extra
fluid fast enough. This drops the sodium in your blood to unhealthy levels -- a
condition called hyponatremia. It can cause nausea, weakness and fatigue,
headache, or, in severe cases, seizures, coma, and death. You’re at higher risk
if you’re an athlete who exercises for long stretches of time, like a marathon
runner.
1/16
9. Work
Do you stay at the
office long past quitting time? Maybe you really love what you do -- or maybe
you’re a workaholic. If you feel like you should be working all the time and
tend to choose work over relationships, that might be you. Remember what they
say about all work and no play.
1/16
10. Smartphone Time
They make a lot of
things easier, but if you can’t stop looking at yours, your smartphone can make
your real life harder. It can affect how you relate to people, your mood, your
sleep quality, and even your brain chemistry.
1/16
Tips to Unplug
Change things up.
Schedule different things to do at the times you’re most likely to be on your
phone. Set limits on the amount of time you want to spend on it and turn it off
when you’re not using it. And seek support -- friends and family can help keep
you in check.
1/16
11. Vitamins
They’ll keep you and
your family healthy, right? Maybe not. Too much iron can cause nausea and
vomiting, and if you overdo the vitamin C, it can lead to nausea, diarrhea, and
stomach cramps. Too much vitamin A can cause vision problems, among other
things. Excess vitamin D can make muscles weak, and it can even lead to heart
problems. And vitamins K and E can cause bleeding issues. You and your family
should stick to the daily dose, and nothing more.
1/16
12. Friendships
You can never have too
many friends, right? Well, maybe. According to some studies, the number of
people you can really call “friend” is around 150 to 200. Your brain can’t
process more than that. And for best friendships, the number is much lower --
around five. Research is ongoing, though, especially as social media connects
people in new and different ways.
This tool does not provide medical advice.
মন্তব্যসমূহ
একটি মন্তব্য পোস্ট করুন