Caffeine improves memory
Energy booster for some, waking-up stimulant for others. Now, caffeine stirs another benefit as you prepare that morning cup of tea — enhancing memory. In a first study of its kind, researchers at Johns Hopkins University in the US have discovered that caffeine has a positive effect on long-term memory in humans. Michael Yassa, assistant professor of psychological and brain sciences in the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences at Johns Hopkins, and his team found that caffeine enhances certain memories at least up to 24 hours after it is consumed. “We’ve always known that caffeine has cognitive-enhancing effects, but its particular effects on strengthening memories,” said Yassa.
Personality can affect weight loss
According to ABC News, if you are planning on shedding off a few kilos you might want to keep your personality in mind, because it can affect the success of your diet. First of all impulsive people should eliminate little temptations like stocking pantry with junk food. Reliable people find it easier to stick with a fitness plan, but outgoing people tend to accumulate stress and then indulge in comfort food so they should try putting themselves in social situations that don’t involve food. While morning people are less likely to be overweight than night owls, being self-centered may not be such a bad thing health-wise as such people tend to consider their own interests, which could lead them to have more willpower to make healthy choices. Also, easygoing people tend to be leaner than those who are more neurotic.
How to curb your cravings for foodIJ
Here are some of the psychological ways to deal with intense cravings: First, think of a favourite activity. When a craving hits, imagine yourself engaging in a favourite activity. A study has found that replacing a donut in your mind with an image of a favourite activity like dancing, hiking or watching a movie may be an effective way to reduce the intensity of a craving. Second, Smell products with non-food odour. A 2012 study found that smelling jasmine (a non-food odour) reduced chocolate cravings, so this suggests that smelling something that doesn’t remind you of, or is similar to, food may help you reduce cravings, at least for chocolate. Third, chew gum. According to a research, chewing gum for 45 minutes promotes fullness and significantly suppressed hunger, appetite and cravings for snacks.