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Thursday, October 3, 2013
Formal and Informal Linguistic Environment in Language Acquisition
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Introduction
to SLA
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Unit/Theme:
Formal and Informal Linguistic
Environment in Language Acquisition and Language Learning
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Introduction
This
chapter is mainly talking about the studies from the language experts about
the role or the advantage of formal and informal linguistic environment in
language learning and language acquisition. The experts such as Krashen,
Upshur, Mason, and Carrol conducted the studies related to the hypothesis and
gave each research finding that led to the conclusion.
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Part 1: Summary of Content
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The linguistic
environments are divided into two groups: formal environment and
informal/nature environment. Related to this discussion, there are
considerations of two hypotheses: the informal environment can be efficiently
utilized by adult learner and formal study is more efficient than informal
exposure in increasing second language proficiency. There are several research
findings from the experts such as Upshur, Mason,
Carrol, and Krashen about these hypotheses.
1.
Upshur :
no significant effects on language learning attributable to amount of
language instruction, foreign language courses isn’t effective because they
produce language learning only than use the language in the real activities.
2.
Mason :
there is no significant difference in increasing English proficiency between
who excused from ESL and who took the required ESL classes.
3.
Carrol :
Both ‘time spent abroad’ and ‘parental use’ have good relationship in increasing
English test performance score, who study foreign language early achieved
better scores.
4.
Krashen: Formal environment provides rule
isolation and feedback, more instruction means higher proficiency, and more
exposure doesn’t mean give higher proficiency.
Then by
reviewing these kinds of studies, there is conclusion that both formal and
informal linguistic environments contribute to second language proficiency in
different ways.
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Part 2: Reflection
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By reviewing
some studies from the experts in this unit, we learn more about how and in
what aspect formal and informal environments give the roles in acquiring
second language. Some studies give us new information that informal
environment isn’t always good factor in acquiring second language. Besides,
we also get information that formal environment can provide good language
input in second language acquisition.
The
explanations about research finding in this unit can help us to consider
whether we should use formal, informal, or both environments for the second
language learners. Then we can consider the appropriate methods that we will
apply to the students.
More than
facts above, we as an English teacher in the future can do some further
researches about the role or advantage of formal and/or informal environment
in acquiring second language. We can use the information/research finding
from the experts in this unit as the basic information for our research.
By learning
this unit, we can apply the research finding from the experts to the real situation
of the learners. The research finding can be applied by choosing what
environment, whether it is a formal and/or informal environment that we can
use in certain situation. For instance, we conduct the English class in
formal situation in order to give the input about linguistic rules to the.
Besides conducting the formal situation in the class, we can conduct the
informal situation in the classroom such as conducting conversation between
the students, English games, presentation, discussing, etc. in the classroom,
the teacher is also able to give more feedback to the students. So, we can
conduct or provide both formal and informal situation in the classroom. This
situation is really help the learners to maximize second language acquisition
for we balance both formal and informal situation in the classroom.
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Conclusion
This unit
provides some research finding from the language experts about the role of
formal and informal linguistic environment. Then the hypotheses in this unit
lead us to the conclusion that both formal and informal environment
contribute to second language proficiency in different ways. In the last, we
are able to apply the theories in the real situation of learning or teaching.
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Friday, September 20, 2013
MINERAL WATER FOR HUMAN HEALTH
Definition of Mineral Water
Mineral water (also called mineral water) is water that contain adequate minerals or other dissolved substances that alter the taste or give the values of the therapy. Many content of salt, sulfur, and the gases dissolved in the water. Mineral water is usually still have the foam. Mineral water sourced from springs that are in nature. (www.wikipedia.org)
In modern times, it is far more common for mineral waters to be bottled at source for distributed consumption. Travelling to the mineral water site for direct access to the water is now uncommon, and in many cases not possible (because of exclusive commercial ownership rights). There are more than 3,000 brands of mineral water commercially available worldwide.
According to SNI (Indonesian National Standard), the definition of bottled drinking water (drinking water) is water that has been treated with special treatment and is packaged in bottles or other containers and drinking water requirements. While mineral water is water that is obtained directly from the source, packed near the location of water sources, has a mineral content of certain conditions, and also packaged in bottles or other containers.
Source of water and mineral water drinking water are both derived from mountain springs. But, specifically for mineral water, source water taken from the mountains that did have a higher mineral content. Physically, both are somewhat difficult to distinguish. To be sure, on the packaging of mineral water will be written what and how many levels of minerals contained in them.
The Water Condition in Our Body
Studies have produced various recommendations over the past few years, but in fact, the water needs of each person is very different depending on many factors, including health, how active and where you live.
The composition of the human body consists mainly of water (liquid), which is about 60-70 percent. Therefore, water plays a very important and irreplaceable. Water is also an essential substance that cannot be synthesized. Unlike other compounds, such as carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Because water cannot be synthesized, it must be obtained from outside the body.
About 80% of the human body consists of water. Brain and blood are two important organs that have moisture content above 80%. The brain has a water component as much as 90%, while the water component of blood has 95%.
Ideally, two liters per day is the total amount of fluid must enter the body. The definition of two liters sometimes misinterpreted by drinking eight glasses of water. In fact, two liters is the total fluid that had entered the body. That's not necessarily from drinking water. Fruits that contain lots of water, also can meet the need of water. For smokers this amount must be increased by half. Water is needed to replace the fluids that exit the body through urine, sweat, respiration, and secretion.
http://www.tempointeraktif.com/hg/tips_lebaran/2008/09/17/
The Function of Water for body
1.Streamlining the Digestive System
Consuming sufficient amounts of mineral water every day will facilitate the digestive system so that we will be avoided from digestive problems like heartburn or constipation. Burning calories will also be run efficiently.
2.Mineral Water Helps to Slow Growth of Cancer-causing substances, plus prevent kidney stones and liver disease. Drinking mineral water will make the body more energy.
3.Increasing testosterone production in men and estrogen in women.
4.Beauty treatments. Water to protect the skin from the outside, as well as moisturize and nourish the skin.
5.Heart healthy
Water is also believed to participate cure heart disease, arthritis, skin damage, Papas tract disease, intestinal, dap feminine disease, etc.
6.As a stroke medication. Hot water not only used to treat various skin diseases, but also effective for treating paralysis, such as stroke. Therefore, water can help strengthen back muscles and ligaments as well as facilitate the circulatory system and respiratory system. Heating effect causes the dilation of blood vessels, improving blood circulation and tissue oxygenation, thus preventing muscle stiffness, relieve pain and calm the mind.
7.Slim our body. Water is also removing impurities in the body that will be faster to get out through urine. For those who want to slim body, drink warm water before eating (and thus felt somewhat satisfied) is one way to reduce the amount of food intake. Moreover the water contains no calories, sugar, or fat. However, it is best to drink water at medium temperature, not too hot, and not too cold. Want to slim?, drinking water only.
8.Drinking much mineral water can minimum the risk of having diabetes.
www.medscore.com
The Risk Lack of Water
Here are the consequences of lack of drinking water as reported by the American College of Sports Medicine:
1.When the minimum water supply of the body will experience a shortage of water or dehydration. Dehydration causes fluid in the brain will be reduced, the intake of oxygen which should flow to the brain was reduced. As a result, brain cells become active and growing, can even shrink.
2.The composition of the brain consists of fluid, and when the brain does not get enough water intake will occur impaired cognitive function (intelligence) in the brain. The brain cannot function normally again, especially cognitive function that finally makes one a slow, easy to forget, and no concentration.
3.Dehydration experienced by the body can cause symptoms ranging from mild and medium, such as fatigue, thirst, dry throat, hot body, headaches, dark urine, rapid pulse, until severe symptoms such as hallucinations and death.
4.Prone to bladder infections because bacteria cannot get out due to lack of drinking. Symptoms of bladder infection may be a slightly increased body temperature, pain, especially when the end of urination, feeling the urge to urinate that cannot be arrested, tenderness over the pubic bone. Sometimes there is blood in the urine.
5.Women should consume more water because the bladder channels length shorter than men. Drink plenty of water will help the bacteria out of the urinary tract and reduce the risk of bladder infections.
6.Skin as dull as not drinking makes the skin capillary blood flow was also not optimal.
7.Lack of drinking water can interfere with renal function of water therefore important to prevent kidney stones. With enough water, the kidney stone-forming components become easier with the entire urination.
Tips
1.As an experts from the Department of Community Nutrition IPB Dr. Ir Rimbawan said,
Do not buy (drinking water) in any drinking water depot super great content and packaging as well as supermarket prices, because the refill water is not necessarily guaranteed that all good, "he said. Then also need to look at the label, whether listed address of manufacturer and depot refill drinking water, composition, process used for sterilization, and storage instructions.
2.Also check the seal integrity of drinking water and drinking water quality see the physical content, namely clarity, smell and its color. To ensure it can be done in a laboratory chemical test.
3.Consume a lot of fruit and vegetable instead of water
4.You should never again consume mineral water or drinking water when the water is not clear or cloudy, taste and smell to deviate, or leaking packaging.
5.When you are thirsty your body really need is water, not sugar. So, give it what it needs. Let's start now to give the best for your body hydrated with mineral water! That way, you were already a step forward towards a healthy life!
6.Check your urine before and after exercise. See the color. Sound is clear with a little yellow light. If the color is dark and sharp smell, you are probably dehydrated. If so, immediately and provide drinking water always contains a water bottle with you wherever you go.
7.Make a habit of drinking water during exercise, although not being thirsty.
8.Drink more water if the weather hot and you sweat.
9.Drinking a pint of water two hours before exercise.
Mineral water (also called mineral water) is water that contain adequate minerals or other dissolved substances that alter the taste or give the values of the therapy. Many content of salt, sulfur, and the gases dissolved in the water. Mineral water is usually still have the foam. Mineral water sourced from springs that are in nature. (www.wikipedia.org)
In modern times, it is far more common for mineral waters to be bottled at source for distributed consumption. Travelling to the mineral water site for direct access to the water is now uncommon, and in many cases not possible (because of exclusive commercial ownership rights). There are more than 3,000 brands of mineral water commercially available worldwide.
According to SNI (Indonesian National Standard), the definition of bottled drinking water (drinking water) is water that has been treated with special treatment and is packaged in bottles or other containers and drinking water requirements. While mineral water is water that is obtained directly from the source, packed near the location of water sources, has a mineral content of certain conditions, and also packaged in bottles or other containers.
Source of water and mineral water drinking water are both derived from mountain springs. But, specifically for mineral water, source water taken from the mountains that did have a higher mineral content. Physically, both are somewhat difficult to distinguish. To be sure, on the packaging of mineral water will be written what and how many levels of minerals contained in them.
The Water Condition in Our Body
Studies have produced various recommendations over the past few years, but in fact, the water needs of each person is very different depending on many factors, including health, how active and where you live.
The composition of the human body consists mainly of water (liquid), which is about 60-70 percent. Therefore, water plays a very important and irreplaceable. Water is also an essential substance that cannot be synthesized. Unlike other compounds, such as carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Because water cannot be synthesized, it must be obtained from outside the body.
About 80% of the human body consists of water. Brain and blood are two important organs that have moisture content above 80%. The brain has a water component as much as 90%, while the water component of blood has 95%.
Ideally, two liters per day is the total amount of fluid must enter the body. The definition of two liters sometimes misinterpreted by drinking eight glasses of water. In fact, two liters is the total fluid that had entered the body. That's not necessarily from drinking water. Fruits that contain lots of water, also can meet the need of water. For smokers this amount must be increased by half. Water is needed to replace the fluids that exit the body through urine, sweat, respiration, and secretion.
http://www.tempointeraktif.com/hg/tips_lebaran/2008/09/17/
The Function of Water for body
1.Streamlining the Digestive System
Consuming sufficient amounts of mineral water every day will facilitate the digestive system so that we will be avoided from digestive problems like heartburn or constipation. Burning calories will also be run efficiently.
2.Mineral Water Helps to Slow Growth of Cancer-causing substances, plus prevent kidney stones and liver disease. Drinking mineral water will make the body more energy.
3.Increasing testosterone production in men and estrogen in women.
4.Beauty treatments. Water to protect the skin from the outside, as well as moisturize and nourish the skin.
5.Heart healthy
Water is also believed to participate cure heart disease, arthritis, skin damage, Papas tract disease, intestinal, dap feminine disease, etc.
6.As a stroke medication. Hot water not only used to treat various skin diseases, but also effective for treating paralysis, such as stroke. Therefore, water can help strengthen back muscles and ligaments as well as facilitate the circulatory system and respiratory system. Heating effect causes the dilation of blood vessels, improving blood circulation and tissue oxygenation, thus preventing muscle stiffness, relieve pain and calm the mind.
7.Slim our body. Water is also removing impurities in the body that will be faster to get out through urine. For those who want to slim body, drink warm water before eating (and thus felt somewhat satisfied) is one way to reduce the amount of food intake. Moreover the water contains no calories, sugar, or fat. However, it is best to drink water at medium temperature, not too hot, and not too cold. Want to slim?, drinking water only.
8.Drinking much mineral water can minimum the risk of having diabetes.
www.medscore.com
The Risk Lack of Water
Here are the consequences of lack of drinking water as reported by the American College of Sports Medicine:
1.When the minimum water supply of the body will experience a shortage of water or dehydration. Dehydration causes fluid in the brain will be reduced, the intake of oxygen which should flow to the brain was reduced. As a result, brain cells become active and growing, can even shrink.
2.The composition of the brain consists of fluid, and when the brain does not get enough water intake will occur impaired cognitive function (intelligence) in the brain. The brain cannot function normally again, especially cognitive function that finally makes one a slow, easy to forget, and no concentration.
3.Dehydration experienced by the body can cause symptoms ranging from mild and medium, such as fatigue, thirst, dry throat, hot body, headaches, dark urine, rapid pulse, until severe symptoms such as hallucinations and death.
4.Prone to bladder infections because bacteria cannot get out due to lack of drinking. Symptoms of bladder infection may be a slightly increased body temperature, pain, especially when the end of urination, feeling the urge to urinate that cannot be arrested, tenderness over the pubic bone. Sometimes there is blood in the urine.
5.Women should consume more water because the bladder channels length shorter than men. Drink plenty of water will help the bacteria out of the urinary tract and reduce the risk of bladder infections.
6.Skin as dull as not drinking makes the skin capillary blood flow was also not optimal.
7.Lack of drinking water can interfere with renal function of water therefore important to prevent kidney stones. With enough water, the kidney stone-forming components become easier with the entire urination.
Tips
1.As an experts from the Department of Community Nutrition IPB Dr. Ir Rimbawan said,
Do not buy (drinking water) in any drinking water depot super great content and packaging as well as supermarket prices, because the refill water is not necessarily guaranteed that all good, "he said. Then also need to look at the label, whether listed address of manufacturer and depot refill drinking water, composition, process used for sterilization, and storage instructions.
2.Also check the seal integrity of drinking water and drinking water quality see the physical content, namely clarity, smell and its color. To ensure it can be done in a laboratory chemical test.
3.Consume a lot of fruit and vegetable instead of water
4.You should never again consume mineral water or drinking water when the water is not clear or cloudy, taste and smell to deviate, or leaking packaging.
5.When you are thirsty your body really need is water, not sugar. So, give it what it needs. Let's start now to give the best for your body hydrated with mineral water! That way, you were already a step forward towards a healthy life!
6.Check your urine before and after exercise. See the color. Sound is clear with a little yellow light. If the color is dark and sharp smell, you are probably dehydrated. If so, immediately and provide drinking water always contains a water bottle with you wherever you go.
7.Make a habit of drinking water during exercise, although not being thirsty.
8.Drink more water if the weather hot and you sweat.
9.Drinking a pint of water two hours before exercise.
Beggars on Ramadhan Month
Ramadan is a month full of blessings which many people perform a variety of ways to get the reward as much as possible. For example, such as charity and help others. It was also felt by the street beggar. For them the coming month of Ramadan is a blessing to be able to get more income. Lately, an increasing number of beggars during Ramadan month are higher. An action occurs because there is reason. Increasing number of beggars also occurs due to several things:
Economic factors become a very influential factor in the increase of beggars. The beggar is also known as marginal society in our country. Of course, as a marginal society, they need to do more effort to earn enough income to fulfill daily needs. Moreover with an increase in the price of basic commodities before Lebaran, making these beggars use the month of Ramadhan as a field to get the highest benefit. Parts of them are not able to do other work in addition to begging and some others are seasonal beggars. Seasonal beggars are beggars who have just kind of certain moments, like during the month of Ramadhan. These seasonal beggars that be problems for local governments because of their high numbers and spread in various regions. This can also be called a beggar's network because the system is organized.
In terms of social factors, the beggars also rely on charity and attitude to help others by some citizens of Indonesia. Since the month of Ramadan, everyone is racing to do good deeds such as orphan care, helping the poor, and including also give charity. So, do not be surprised if at the time of Ramadhan the number of beggars are increase because they can earn more than usual.
Due to the increasing number of beggars during Ramadhan, there are a few tips that can run when dealing with beggars. For example, give them alms of food or beverages. Based on the research team of journalists, the majority of seasonal beggars will be cursed when given food. They feel happier if given the money because basically they're looking for more revenue in the month of Ramadhan. Then do not easily fooled on the wound that deliberately. If you want charity, especially in the month of Ramadan, would be better if you distribute your handouts via official charities that are already available in each region. Not all beggars just pretending or lazy to find another job, so they have to beg. Our role as a community is assisting in their welfare. So we as fellow citizens of Indonesia have been duly assist in helping these marginalized communities.
Conclusion
Month of Ramadhan is synonymous with good attitude turned out to have a significant role for the beggars. The month of Ramadhan is time for beggars take advantage of the fields to earn more income. Their position as marginal people make them to work harder to be able to fulfill daily needs. Some steps can be done for charity in order to be given on the right people.
Economic factors become a very influential factor in the increase of beggars. The beggar is also known as marginal society in our country. Of course, as a marginal society, they need to do more effort to earn enough income to fulfill daily needs. Moreover with an increase in the price of basic commodities before Lebaran, making these beggars use the month of Ramadhan as a field to get the highest benefit. Parts of them are not able to do other work in addition to begging and some others are seasonal beggars. Seasonal beggars are beggars who have just kind of certain moments, like during the month of Ramadhan. These seasonal beggars that be problems for local governments because of their high numbers and spread in various regions. This can also be called a beggar's network because the system is organized.
In terms of social factors, the beggars also rely on charity and attitude to help others by some citizens of Indonesia. Since the month of Ramadan, everyone is racing to do good deeds such as orphan care, helping the poor, and including also give charity. So, do not be surprised if at the time of Ramadhan the number of beggars are increase because they can earn more than usual.
Due to the increasing number of beggars during Ramadhan, there are a few tips that can run when dealing with beggars. For example, give them alms of food or beverages. Based on the research team of journalists, the majority of seasonal beggars will be cursed when given food. They feel happier if given the money because basically they're looking for more revenue in the month of Ramadhan. Then do not easily fooled on the wound that deliberately. If you want charity, especially in the month of Ramadan, would be better if you distribute your handouts via official charities that are already available in each region. Not all beggars just pretending or lazy to find another job, so they have to beg. Our role as a community is assisting in their welfare. So we as fellow citizens of Indonesia have been duly assist in helping these marginalized communities.
Conclusion
Month of Ramadhan is synonymous with good attitude turned out to have a significant role for the beggars. The month of Ramadhan is time for beggars take advantage of the fields to earn more income. Their position as marginal people make them to work harder to be able to fulfill daily needs. Some steps can be done for charity in order to be given on the right people.
7 Healthy Habits to Improve Your Life
There are 7 ways to boost your chances of living a happy, healthy life. More can be added to this list, but, for simplicity's sake, we'll stick with this typically unlucky number.
Instead of bringing misfortune, however, the 13 habits promise a life of vigor and vivacity. There are, of course, no guarantees, but many of the practices mentioned here have been published in scientific journals. Disregard them, and you may well be taking a big gamble with your mental and emotional well-being.
Healthy Habit No. 1: Eat Breakfast Every Morning
Breakfast eaters are champions of good health. Research shows people who have a morning meal tend to take in more vitamins and minerals, and less fat and cholesterol. The result is often a leaner body, lower cholesterol count, and less chance of overeating.
"That one act [of eating breakfast] seems to make a difference in people's overall weight," says Melinda Johnson, RD, a spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association (ADA). She says breakfast can hold off hunger pangs until lunchtime and make high-calorie vending machine options less enticing.
Another study in the International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition showed that people who consumed breakfast cereal every day reported feeling better both physically and mentally than those who rarely ate cereal in the morning.
To get the full benefits of breakfast, the Mayo Clinic recommends a meal with carbohydrates, protein, and a small amount of fat. They say that because no single food gives you all of the nutrients you need, eating a variety of foods is essential to good health.
Healthy Habit No. 2: Add Fish and Omega-3 Fatty Acids to Your Diet
The AHA recommends a serving of fish two times per week. Besides being a good source of protein and a food relatively low in the bad type of dietary fat called saturated fat, fish has omega-3 fatty acids -- which have been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease.
Healthy Habit No. 3: Exercise for Better Health
We already know that physical activity has a bounty of benefits, which makes it so puzzling why so many people just don't do it. According to the CDC, more than 60% of Americans do not get regular exercise.
There are many advantages of exercise such as, balance our body, control both of physically or mentally, defense from kind of diseases. Studies have also shown a link between exercise and a reduced risk of certain cancers.
Healthy Habit No. 4: Take a Daily Walk
We're not talking about taking the time out of your busy schedule to work out -- that's important, too -- but infusing life- and limb-saving movement into your waking hours.
"Just move. Pace during phone calls, while you're brushing your teeth, while watching your son's soccer game," says Bryant, noting that every 20 steps a person takes is 1 calorie burned.
An eight-year study of 13,000 people also showed that people who walked 30 minutes daily had a significantly reduced chance of premature death compared with those who rarely exercised, reports the American Council on Exercise.
Healthy Habit No. 5: Drink Water and Eat Dairy
Water and milk are essential fluids for good health, but they can also help with shedding pounds. The body needs water to keep properly hydrated and individuals vary widely in how much water they need. Joints need it to stay in motion, and vital organs such as the heart, brain, kidney, and liver need it to work properly.
If you don't get enough water, the body goes into emergency mode, and clings to every single water molecule it can find, reports the University of Minnesota Water Resources Center. The stored molecules appear as extra weight. The weight is only released once the body gets enough water.
The calcium in dairy, on the other hand, is known to be important for strong bones and teeth.
Healthy Habit No. 6: Take Up a Hobby
Look up the word "hobby" in the Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, and you will find the definition as "a pursuit outside one's regular occupation engaged in especially for relaxation." Since they are relaxing activities, hobbies are usually enjoyable. Some people find joy in craftwork, bird watching, sports, going to flea markets, walking in the park, or playing cards.
In a study of people who had undergone surgery, Jenkins found that people who were involved in hobbies before their operation had better recovery six months later, compared with people who did not have hobbies.
Healthy Habit No. 7: Protect Your Skin
Our skin starts to age as soon as we are born and, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), the best way to protect it and look younger is to stay out of the sun.
The sun has harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays that can cause wrinkles, dryness, and age spots. Overexposure can cause sunburn, skin texture changes, dilated blood vessels, and skin cancers.
Instead of bringing misfortune, however, the 13 habits promise a life of vigor and vivacity. There are, of course, no guarantees, but many of the practices mentioned here have been published in scientific journals. Disregard them, and you may well be taking a big gamble with your mental and emotional well-being.
Healthy Habit No. 1: Eat Breakfast Every Morning
Breakfast eaters are champions of good health. Research shows people who have a morning meal tend to take in more vitamins and minerals, and less fat and cholesterol. The result is often a leaner body, lower cholesterol count, and less chance of overeating.
"That one act [of eating breakfast] seems to make a difference in people's overall weight," says Melinda Johnson, RD, a spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association (ADA). She says breakfast can hold off hunger pangs until lunchtime and make high-calorie vending machine options less enticing.
Another study in the International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition showed that people who consumed breakfast cereal every day reported feeling better both physically and mentally than those who rarely ate cereal in the morning.
To get the full benefits of breakfast, the Mayo Clinic recommends a meal with carbohydrates, protein, and a small amount of fat. They say that because no single food gives you all of the nutrients you need, eating a variety of foods is essential to good health.
Healthy Habit No. 2: Add Fish and Omega-3 Fatty Acids to Your Diet
The AHA recommends a serving of fish two times per week. Besides being a good source of protein and a food relatively low in the bad type of dietary fat called saturated fat, fish has omega-3 fatty acids -- which have been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease.
Healthy Habit No. 3: Exercise for Better Health
We already know that physical activity has a bounty of benefits, which makes it so puzzling why so many people just don't do it. According to the CDC, more than 60% of Americans do not get regular exercise.
There are many advantages of exercise such as, balance our body, control both of physically or mentally, defense from kind of diseases. Studies have also shown a link between exercise and a reduced risk of certain cancers.
Healthy Habit No. 4: Take a Daily Walk
We're not talking about taking the time out of your busy schedule to work out -- that's important, too -- but infusing life- and limb-saving movement into your waking hours.
"Just move. Pace during phone calls, while you're brushing your teeth, while watching your son's soccer game," says Bryant, noting that every 20 steps a person takes is 1 calorie burned.
An eight-year study of 13,000 people also showed that people who walked 30 minutes daily had a significantly reduced chance of premature death compared with those who rarely exercised, reports the American Council on Exercise.
Healthy Habit No. 5: Drink Water and Eat Dairy
Water and milk are essential fluids for good health, but they can also help with shedding pounds. The body needs water to keep properly hydrated and individuals vary widely in how much water they need. Joints need it to stay in motion, and vital organs such as the heart, brain, kidney, and liver need it to work properly.
If you don't get enough water, the body goes into emergency mode, and clings to every single water molecule it can find, reports the University of Minnesota Water Resources Center. The stored molecules appear as extra weight. The weight is only released once the body gets enough water.
The calcium in dairy, on the other hand, is known to be important for strong bones and teeth.
Healthy Habit No. 6: Take Up a Hobby
Look up the word "hobby" in the Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, and you will find the definition as "a pursuit outside one's regular occupation engaged in especially for relaxation." Since they are relaxing activities, hobbies are usually enjoyable. Some people find joy in craftwork, bird watching, sports, going to flea markets, walking in the park, or playing cards.
In a study of people who had undergone surgery, Jenkins found that people who were involved in hobbies before their operation had better recovery six months later, compared with people who did not have hobbies.
Healthy Habit No. 7: Protect Your Skin
Our skin starts to age as soon as we are born and, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), the best way to protect it and look younger is to stay out of the sun.
The sun has harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays that can cause wrinkles, dryness, and age spots. Overexposure can cause sunburn, skin texture changes, dilated blood vessels, and skin cancers.
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