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BROADBAND INTERNET CAUSES SLEEP DEPRIVATION

4 August, 2018 - Ult | 0 Comments

Individuals with DSL access tend to sleep 25 minutes less than their counterparts without DSL Internet. They are significantly less likely to sleep between 7 and 9 hours, the amount recommended by the scientific community, and are less likely to be satisfied with their sleep, researchers find. The effect is largely driven by individuals that face time constraints in the morning and by the use of electronic devices in the evening (not by their use throughout the day)

"The effect that the authors find is largely driven by individuals that face time constraints in the morning and by the use of electronic devices in the evening (not by their use throughout the day). Digital temptations may lead to a delay in bedtime, which ultimately decreases sleep duration for individuals who are not able to compensate for later bedtime by waking up later in the morning. The temptations individuals are prone to vary according to age, the scholars find. Among teenagers and young adults (aged 13-30), there is a significant association between insufficient sleep and time spent on computer games or watching TV or videos in the evening, while for older adults (31-59) the correlation is with the use of PCs and smartphones."

FUN FACT
Did you know that roughly 75% of people keep their phones on all day and night, with another 66% reaching for their phones first thing in the morning, 10% waking up in the middle of the night to check their phones, and another 28% using their devices while eating.

Useless facts.

You're welcome.

Source[www.sciencedaily.com]

CRICKET CONSUMPTION GOOD FOR THE HUMAN GUT

4 August, 2018 - Ult | 0 Comments

A new clinical trial shows that consuming crickets can help support the growth of beneficial gut bacteria and that eating crickets is not only safe at high doses but may also reduce inflammation in the body.

"I was on a trip with my parents in Central America and we were served fried ants. I remember being so grossed out initially, but when I put the ant in my mouth, I was really surprised because it tasted like food -- and it was good! This study is important because insects represent a novel component in Western diets and their health effects in human populations haven't really been studied. With what we now know about the gut microbiota and its relationship to human health, it's important to establish how a novel food might affect gut microbial populations. We found that cricket consumption may actually offer benefits beyond nutrition. Raising insects for protein not only helps protect the environment, but also offers a more healthful option than meat in many wealthy countries with high-meat diets. Crickets, like other insects, contain fibers, such as chitin, that are different from the dietary fiber found in foods like fruits and vegetables. Fiber serves as a microbial food source and some fiber types promote the growth of beneficial bacteria, also known as probiotics. The small trial probed whether insect fibers might influence the bacteria found in the gastrointestinal tract."

Why is it better to be a grasshopper than a cricket?

Because grasshoppers can play cricket but crickets can’t play grasshopper

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Source[www.sciencedaily.com]