Why do we get butterflies in our stomachs?

Why do we get butterflies in our stomachs?

"If you have ever been nervous about something that is about to happen, then you may have felt the sensations of nausea and “fluttering” – the recognisable and odd sensation deep in your gut known as having “butterflies in the stomach”."

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Health Check: are naps good for us?

Health Check: are naps good for us?

"Catnap, kip, snooze, siesta; whatever you call naps, there is no doubt these once frowned-upon short sleeps are gaining acceptance. The increase in popularity is not surprising, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the US finding around a third of American adults do not get the recommended seven hours sleep each night."

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Obese does not necessarily mean unhealthy

Obese does not necessarily mean unhealthy

"Many people use BMI to measure their own weight and health, but this indicator is inaccurate, and cannot portray a true picture of physical health. For instance, someone with a “healthy” BMI, or who looks slim, may not actually be in good health (think about regular smokers, for example). Likewise more muscular people, like rugby players, are often categorised as having an “obese” BMI but are in good health."

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