谈及健康和幸福时,不要再想着做大规模改变了--研究表明,这么做无疑会失败。但是,你可以专注做一些细微的变化,这样才能带来实际效果。
Forget massive overhauls when it comes to your health and wellbeing - studies show you're setting yourself up to fail. Instead concentrate on tiny tweaks to your normal routine to get real results.
为了牙齿健康
For your teeth
不要用漱口剂了。Bupa牙科护理中心的临床主任艾迪·科伊尔说道,漱口剂带来的危害远大于好处。"除非医生根据具体情况建议患者使用,否则漱口剂含有的成分会去除氟化物--而这对于牙齿健康至关重要。"同样,刷完牙之后不要用水漱口,这样才能最大化的发挥氟化物的保护作用。
Ditch the mouthwash. It can do more harm than good, says Eddie Coyle, clinical director at Bupa Dental Care. "Unless medically advised by a dentist for specific conditions, mouthwashes contain ingredients that strip away fluoride - hugely important for strong, healthy teeth." Likewise, don't rinse your mouth with water after brushing to retain maximum fluoride protection.
拿根吸管。"碳酸饮料和鸡尾酒会导致牙釉质腐蚀--但使用吸管能直接限制其与牙齿的接触,"艾迪说。"而且更好的是,喝完含糖饮料后,喝点含酒精的水,可帮助去除残留在口腔内的残留物。"
Grab a straw. "Fizzy drinks and cocktails can lead to enamel erosion - but using a straw limits direct contact with your teeth," says Eddie. "And, even better, finish off sugary drinks with a chaser of water which helps remove any residue left in the mouth before it can build up."
甜点吃一大块奶酪。伦敦巴特希公园牙科的Mihir Shah医生说道:"吃奶酪有助于减少口腔中的酸性物质,从而起到保护牙齿的作用。"
Have a chunk of cheese for dessert. Dr Mihir Shah of Battersea Park Dental, London, says: "Cheese is great at reducing the acid levels in your mouth after eating, helping to protect your teeth."
为了好的记忆
For your memory
倾听。"大多数时候,我们都是因为一开始对其不注意而忘记某事,"记忆应用Memrise的创始人艾德·库克说道。
Listen up. "The vast majority of the time we forget something because we didn't pay attention in the first place," says Ed Cooke, founder of memory app Memrise.
现在,请闭上你的眼睛。萨里大学的科学家发现,在测试中,双眼紧闭的受试者清晰的记得70%的答案,而双眼睁开的受试者只记得40%。
Now, close your eyes. University of Surrey scientists found that, in tests, participants with their eyes closed correctly remembered the answers to over 70% of questions, compared to only 40% of those with their eyes open.
最终,大声说出来。研究已发现,大声对自己说想要记住--甚至只是说出口--都有助于回忆。
Finally, say it aloud. Studies have found saying what you want to remember out loud to yourself - or even mouthing it - will help with recall.
为了耳朵健康
For your ears
不要用棉签。Hidden Hearing(hidden hearing.co.uk)的听力学家Peter Sydserff说道:"人们不知道将棉签在耳内伸了多长,往往会将耳垢推向更深处--从而导致堵塞。"
Never use cotton buds. Peter Sydserff, audiologist at Hidden Hearing (hidden hearing.co.uk) says: "People don't realise how far they push the cotton buds in, often pushing any wax and debris further into the ear - and this can cause blockages."
购买降噪耳机。使用入耳式耳机听个人设备会随着时间的推移带来不适--以及永久性听力损失--因为播放音乐时,声音通常很大。
Invest in noise-cancelling headphones. Listening to personal devices with in-bud earphones can cause discomfort over time - and permanent hearing loss - because music is usually too loud.