How to Become Healthier in 2025: 5 Small Changes That Will Make Your Body Stronger
The new year is a time for new resolutions. And if taking care of your health is one of your goals for 2025, here are some simple tips that experts say will be very helpful, writes The Washington Post.
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Viral TikTok videos have challenged the way many people brush their teeth, advising brushing with fluoride toothpaste and spitting instead of rinsing with water.
Dentists agree. They recommend brushing your teeth at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste to prevent cavities. And if you don't rinse your mouth, the fluoride stays on your teeth, providing extra protection.
Those who choose to rinse their mouth should use a small amount of water, such as by cupping the palm of your hand. You can also delay rinsing for about 20 minutes, said Brittany Seymour, a spokesperson for the American Dental Association and an associate professor at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine.
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The age-old debate over daily hair washing continues on social media, with many users discussing the benefits of alternating between regular washing and rinsing with alternatives like apple cider vinegar, conditioner, or plain water to preserve the natural oils produced by the scalp.
Indeed, washing your hair too often can dry it out and make it more brittle. Not washing your hair and scalp enough can lead to a buildup of dead skin cells, oil, and styling products. These can irritate the scalp, causing inflammation that can contribute to dandruff and even hair loss, says Carolyn Goh, MD, clinical assistant professor of dermatology and founder of the Hair and Scalp Clinic at the University of California, Los Angeles.
That's why dermatologists recommend washing your hair with shampoo once a day or at least once every two to three weeks. It all depends on your hair type, texture, age, and whether you use styling products.
Sparkling water contains the same hydrating compound as regular water: H2O.
But these two types of water are different. Carbonated water contains dissolved carbon dioxide, which turns into carbonic acid through a chemical reaction. It gives that pleasant "hiss" and bubbles.
"It doesn't affect your body's ability to absorb water and stay hydrated," said Grace DeRocha, a registered dietitian and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
A 2016 study that looked at hydration with 13 different drinks by comparing fluid intake to urine output found that sparkling water was just as hydrating as plain water. So were tea and coffee, by the way.
Most of the time, hydration comes down to how much fluid people drink. And we choose our fluids based on taste and texture.
"In any case, the principle is the same - drink more fluids," said Ron Maughan, lead author of the study and a professor at the School of Medicine at the University of St Andrews in Scotland.
Tart cherries, especially Montmorency cherries, and their juice contain antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory properties. Research has shown that tart cherry juice may help prevent muscle damage after intense exercise, reduce pain in some people with fibromyalgia, and reduce inflammation in some people with osteoarthritis.
One randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 54 healthy runners found that athletes who drank tart cherry juice (one 350-milliliter bottle twice daily for seven days before a race) to prevent muscle soreness felt significantly less soreness than those who took a placebo.
"The pain relief was similar to taking about 800 milligrams of ibuprofen," said Kerry Kuehl, director of health promotion and sports medicine at Oregon Health & Science University.
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You might want to reconsider your nightcap. Research shows that a nightcap or two can impair your sleep quality.
Alcohol helps some people fall asleep faster, but it can disrupt your sleep patterns at night. “You’re not going to get healthy, restorative sleep,” said Aaron White, a senior scientific adviser at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.
Additionally, once the alcohol wears off, there can be a "rebound effect" that causes some people to wake up early and have difficulty getting back to sleep, White said.
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