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Jessica Greaves

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Drinking is bad. Drinking dark alcohol is worse - congeners (natural chemicals) irritate brain tissue & blood vessels, worsening a hangover.

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Exercise those blues away! Exercise greatly increases antibody production, decreases cortisol levels (stress hormone) & releases endorphins.

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Endorphins attach and activate opioid receptors, which are also activated by morphine substances. This is why they give a natural high.

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Pets can relieve stress! Owning a pet has been shown to reduce blood pressure and plasma renin levels (stress hormone). So stroke away.

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Despite making up only 2% of the body’s weight, the brain uses 20% of the O2 we breathe, allowing ATP(energy) production & keeping us awake.

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Cigarette smoke contains carbon monoxide, which impersonates oxygen in the body but cannot be used for cell respiration & energy production.

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Ever wondered how you continue to vomit on an empty stomach? Each day, the body produces 2-3L of gastric juice & 0.5-1.5L of saliva.