D formation - vital for strong teeth and bones and an important factor in protection against certain cancers and other diseases - far more effectively than they protect against sunburn.
Can I undo it? Maybe
Sun exposure, especially if your quest for the perfect tan has left you sunburnt, damages skin in ways that it was previously though couldn't be repaired. However, nowadays various cosmetic treatments such as dermabrasion, chemical peels, laser and pulsed light therapy, and drugs such as retinoic acid, may help to reverse some of the signs of sun-related ageing. Researchers now think it may even be possible to reverse sunburn damage.
Plus benefits
Protecting your skin results in softer, more supple skin with fewer wrinkles and less discoloration. The main advantage, however, is your lowered risk of skin cancer.
Repair plan
Surprisingly high. A study of 105 middle-aged British Government employees found that women and men with more marital worries had higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol as well as higher levels of stress and high blood pressure - factors that raise the risk of heart attack and stove.
In a larger study, researchers at University College London quizzed more than 9,000 civil servants about the quality of their relationships, then followed them for 12 years. Those who had negative aspects in their relationship had a 34 percent raised risk of subsequent heart disease even after adjustments for age, sex, status an known heart risk factors. Other studies show that an unhappy relationship can raise your odds for weight gain, depression, lowered immunity, stomach ulcers and heart disease risk.
A happy relationship may protect your health and enhance recovery from illnesses
In contrast, a happy relationship may protect your health and enhance recovery from illnesses. Researchers from Manchester Royal Infirmary assessed 600 patients in the days following a heart attack. Those who reported having a close relationship with someone in whom they could confide
had half the risk of a further heart attack over the next 12 months compared with people without such a supportive relationship.
Being married, especially happily so, may also boost your infection-fighting abilities. When researchers from the University of Birmingham studied 180 older people having flu jabs at general practices in the city, they found that those who were married had better antibody responses
to the immunisation than those who were single, divorced or widowed. Those who reported higher martial satisfaction had better responses than married people who didn't. In contrast, people who had recently been bereaved had lower antibody levels.
Can I undo it? Probably
Numerous studies have shown that just being married is associated with a longer lifespan, while never having been married raises the risk of an early demise, especially in men. People who have been divorced also have a higher mortality rate, even during a subsequent stable marriage.
The protective effects of marriage may be due to emotional support or to other health-promoting factors. Research has shown that married people are more likely than single people to take simple health-prompting steps on a basis such as eating breakfast, wearing seat belts, getting physical activity, having regular blood pressure checks and not smoking.
Nevertheless, there's no doubt that a happy relationship is better for than an unhappy one, and if your onion has been unhappy or hostile for a long time, pay attention to your mental and heart health. Be realistic - one Swiss study of more than 15,000 couples showed that most went through a 'honeymoon period' of intense happiness, but this generally lasted only about a year. After that, most couples reported less satisfaction with married life and with each other. But be patient: In another study, most unhappy couples who simply stayed together were very happy within five years.
According to Relate, the UK's leading organisation providing advice and support for couple and family relationships, many relationships struggle at common stress points, such as the birth of a first child, the approach of redundancy or retirement or the discovery of an affair. Couples who can adapt and negotiate to accommodate change are more likely to stay together - and if you can't do it between you, get help. Even if you decide to separate, it will
help to make the break-up less painful.
Relationship problems affect people physically as well as emotionally - in one study, 40 percent of Relate clients reported a reduction in visits to their GP after seeking support, and many also cut back on prescription drugs.
However, if you find yourself suffering physical violence within your relationship, contact Women's Aid or your nearest branch of Relate for help.
Plus benefits
Happy marriages deliver on just about every conceivable health benefit: a lower risk of major diseases, longer life, less stress. Then there are the emotional benefits: happiness, fun, joy, intimacy. A close, loving relationship is among the best things in life for your long-term health.
Repair plan
Can I undo it? Maybe
Sun exposure, especially if your quest for the perfect tan has left you sunburnt, damages skin in ways that it was previously though couldn't be repaired. However, nowadays various cosmetic treatments such as dermabrasion, chemical peels, laser and pulsed light therapy, and drugs such as retinoic acid, may help to reverse some of the signs of sun-related ageing. Researchers now think it may even be possible to reverse sunburn damage.
Plus benefits
Protecting your skin results in softer, more supple skin with fewer wrinkles and less discoloration. The main advantage, however, is your lowered risk of skin cancer.
Repair plan
- See your doctor with any skin problems if you develop any unusual lumps, bumps, colour or shape changes in a mole, see your doctor promptly for a proper evaluation.
- Know a danger sing when you see it A melanoma may be blacknish/brownish with irregular edges - but it could also be red, pink or waxy, or it could be a sore that just won't heal. Other warning signs include itching, bleeding, sensitivity to touch or obvious growth. Basically, anything that doesn't look right to you on your skin deserves to be checked by a doctor. (See the list of danger signs on next)
- Always wear sunscreen when outdoors Keep high SPF (sun protection factor) sunscreens by your back door, in your car, in your bag or anywhere else handy. Get in the habit of taking 30 seconds on your way out the door to rub some on your face, scalp and exposed areas of the arms and legs.
- Get your glow from a self-tanning product instead of the sun Tanning creams and gels can give your skin a bronzed look without the cancer risk.
- Stay safe in the sun Stay in the shade or wear a broad-brimmed hat, sunglasses, long sleeves and trousers during the peak sunburn hours of 10am to 4 pm.
- At the beach, wear a sun-protection water shirt, surfers do They are the equivalent of a high SPF sunblock lotion, and they don't wash off in water.
- Try the tomato diet Eat more tomatoes - they're packed with lycopene, a powerful antioxidant, and may help to protect against sun damage even more effectively than sunscreen, according to research by the University of Manchester. Dermatologist Professor Lesley Rhodes says that 'the tomato diet boosted the level of pro-collagen in the skin significantly. These increasing levels suggest potential reversal of the skin ageing process.'
- Sip green tea There is some evidence that polyphenols in green tea may protect your cells against cancer-causing sun damage.
Eat more tomatoes - they're packed with lycopene and may help to protect against sun damage even more effectively than sunscreen. Everyday Living
I've lived in an unhappy relationship for some time now
Damage done
I've lived in an unhappy relationship for some time now
Damage done
Surprisingly high. A study of 105 middle-aged British Government employees found that women and men with more marital worries had higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol as well as higher levels of stress and high blood pressure - factors that raise the risk of heart attack and stove.
In a larger study, researchers at University College London quizzed more than 9,000 civil servants about the quality of their relationships, then followed them for 12 years. Those who had negative aspects in their relationship had a 34 percent raised risk of subsequent heart disease even after adjustments for age, sex, status an known heart risk factors. Other studies show that an unhappy relationship can raise your odds for weight gain, depression, lowered immunity, stomach ulcers and heart disease risk.
A happy relationship may protect your health and enhance recovery from illnesses
In contrast, a happy relationship may protect your health and enhance recovery from illnesses. Researchers from Manchester Royal Infirmary assessed 600 patients in the days following a heart attack. Those who reported having a close relationship with someone in whom they could confide
had half the risk of a further heart attack over the next 12 months compared with people without such a supportive relationship.
Being married, especially happily so, may also boost your infection-fighting abilities. When researchers from the University of Birmingham studied 180 older people having flu jabs at general practices in the city, they found that those who were married had better antibody responses
to the immunisation than those who were single, divorced or widowed. Those who reported higher martial satisfaction had better responses than married people who didn't. In contrast, people who had recently been bereaved had lower antibody levels.
Can I undo it? Probably
Numerous studies have shown that just being married is associated with a longer lifespan, while never having been married raises the risk of an early demise, especially in men. People who have been divorced also have a higher mortality rate, even during a subsequent stable marriage.
The protective effects of marriage may be due to emotional support or to other health-promoting factors. Research has shown that married people are more likely than single people to take simple health-prompting steps on a basis such as eating breakfast, wearing seat belts, getting physical activity, having regular blood pressure checks and not smoking.
Nevertheless, there's no doubt that a happy relationship is better for than an unhappy one, and if your onion has been unhappy or hostile for a long time, pay attention to your mental and heart health. Be realistic - one Swiss study of more than 15,000 couples showed that most went through a 'honeymoon period' of intense happiness, but this generally lasted only about a year. After that, most couples reported less satisfaction with married life and with each other. But be patient: In another study, most unhappy couples who simply stayed together were very happy within five years.
According to Relate, the UK's leading organisation providing advice and support for couple and family relationships, many relationships struggle at common stress points, such as the birth of a first child, the approach of redundancy or retirement or the discovery of an affair. Couples who can adapt and negotiate to accommodate change are more likely to stay together - and if you can't do it between you, get help. Even if you decide to separate, it will
help to make the break-up less painful.
Relationship problems affect people physically as well as emotionally - in one study, 40 percent of Relate clients reported a reduction in visits to their GP after seeking support, and many also cut back on prescription drugs.
However, if you find yourself suffering physical violence within your relationship, contact Women's Aid or your nearest branch of Relate for help.
Plus benefits
Happy marriages deliver on just about every conceivable health benefit: a lower risk of major diseases, longer life, less stress. Then there are the emotional benefits: happiness, fun, joy, intimacy. A close, loving relationship is among the best things in life for your long-term health.
Repair plan
- Stop expecting perfection from your mate Experts say most couples - even those in happy marriages - have 6 to 10 areas of disagreement that may never be resolved. Your marriage may not be broken at all - just normal.
- Keep your love account in the black According to experts, it takes 5 to 20 positive statements to outweigh the damage wrought by one negative remark. Do more of the former, less of the latter.
- Don't try to change your partner When things aren't going right, change the way you act. Marriage experts say that trying to force your partner to change rarely works and, worse, it creates resentment. If you take good-hearted steps to improve, it'll be noticed - and often, this will cause your spouse to respond in kind.
- Touch Human touch triggers the release of feel-good endorphins - for giver and receiver.
- Study the art of small acts of love You know how to push Mr or Mrs Right's buttons, and that should include his or her joy buttons, too. That doesn't just mean sex, but it's not a bad place to start. Greet him with a glad-to-see-you hug an kiss when you get home. Surprise her by waking her up with coffee on a rainy Thursday morning.
- Spend time together every day You clear your schedule for hair appointments, favourite TV programmes and your book group - how about your spouse? Spend 20 t0 30 minutes a day chatting together about your daily lives, your dreams,your plans. And make time for intimacy - even if it means scheduling it in a day planner.
- Skip the blame game setting your partner up as the bad guy ignores the 80 to 90 percent of him or her that's really wonderful. Criticism, contempt, confrontation and hostility don't help anything. Instead, express concerns by talking calmly and honestly about how you feel.
- Listen carefully to your spouse Don't try to defend yourself or argue ... just respect what he or she has to say. This alone can go a long way towards ending the fights and finding a healthier common ground.
- Raise concerns when you both have time and energy to discuss them Late at night, when you're rushing out the door, or when you are hungry isn't the right time.
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