Bad Habits That May Actually Be Good for You?

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Everyone knows we're not supposed to bite our nails or pee in the shower . . . but what if those things are actually GOOD for you?

Britain's "Sun" tabloid collected 12 "bad habits," and then listed a potential BENEFIT to that behavior, based on some random scientific research.

Here they are . . . but keep in mind, this is just for fun. Despite the "science" they're based on, they may still have more negative ramifications than positive.

1. Chewing with your mouth full . . . makes food taste better by making the aromas easier to smell.

 

2. Biting your nails . . . boosts your immune system by introducing it to bacteria.

 

3. Chewing gum . . . sharpens your focus and memory.

 

4. Not cleaning up . . . messiness can be a sign of intelligence.

 

5. Slouching . . . can be good for joints and limit back stiffness after a period of hard, physical work.

 

6. Being late . . . makes you happy and less stressed.

 

7. Sleeping in . . . helps boost your memory and can help you live longer.

 

8. Playing with your hair . . . alleviates boredom and can reduce anxiety.

 

9. Peeing in the shower . . . cleans your feet and can prevent fungal issues. But if you have a cut, be warned, you could get a bacterial infection.

 

10. Fidgeting . . . can burn 10 times more calories than keeping still.

 

11. Gossiping . . . can reduce stress and anxiety. And laughing releases "feel-good" hormones.

 

12. Swearing . . . relieves pain, according to a study that found that cursing boosted pain tolerance by about 33%.

 

 Source: The Sun


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