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Research Based Small Habits for Big Impact

 **Small Habits, Big Impact: A Guide to Nurturing Your Brain, Body, and Soul** Incorporating small, evidence-based habits into your daily life can lead to a healthier, happier, and more fulfilling lifestyle. Here’s a practical guide to strengthening your *brain*, *body*, and *soul* through simple actions.   --- ### **Body**   1. **Start Your Day with Water**: Drinking a glass of water after waking up hydrates the body, kick-starts metabolism, and aids digestion.   2. **Stretch for 5 Minutes Daily**: Morning stretching improves flexibility, circulation, and reduces muscle stiffness.   3. **Take the Stairs**: Opting for stairs over the elevator boosts cardiovascular health and strengthens leg muscles.   4. **Exercise "Snacks"**: Quick 5-minute exercises spread throughout the day improve energy levels and reduce sedentary time.   5. **Balance While Brushing**: Standing on one foot enhances balance, core strength, and coordina...

Hair fall control

 Shampoo: It is extremely important to understand your scalp type and choose the right shampoo. Also, you need to wash your hair depending upon your scalp. For instance, over washing hair with dry scalp can lead to hair fall, or not washing oily locks thrice a week can lead to the same. Further, make sure the shampoo is not loaded with chemicals including sulfate, paraben and silicone that can make your hair brittle and hence, prone to breakage. Conditioner: A good conditioner can work wonders for your hair. It contains amino acids that help to repair damaged hair, and also helps to keep them smooth Hair styling products: Over-treated hair can lead to hair loss due to the toxic chemicals found in dyes and styling products. Similarly, almost all shampoos contain Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) which has a toxic effect on your immune system and has been proven to corrode hair follicles and impede hair growth. It is advisable to stick to natural shampoos and dyes. Dandruff: Check if there...