Bad habits that are not all that bad for your

Everyone has some form of bad habit, but what if your ‘nasty’ habit could prove beneficial to your well being?

Here are some bad habits that are actually good for you:

Day Dreaming

This little habit is often seen as a sign of laziness or procrastination, however, researchers at the University of British Columbia have found that letting your mind wander can actually help boost your problem-solving abilities.

The study found when participants minds wandered, the parts of their brain associated with problem-solving became more active than when focused on routine tasks.

So, while daydreaming can increase the time it takes to complete your present task, it can allow you to unconsciously sort through other important problems in your life.

Fidgeting

There is almost nothing worse than having someone fidgeting in class or the office when you are trying to get work done. But there is apparently an upside to fidgeting, especially when you are trying to lose a few extra pounds.

Research suggests that fidgeting can burn up to 350 extra calories a day.

While this might bring some joy to the energetically impaired, it is suggested to squeeze in more incidental exercise, such as getting up to change the channel rather than using the remote control.

Drinking coffee

While too much coffee can be detrimental to your health, in smaller quantities the beverage can be good for you.

When drunk in moderation (no more than three cups per day), caffeine can speed up your metabolism, boost exercise endurance and reduce your risk of gallstones and kidney stones.

A study by the Harvard Medical School has also found that women who drink two or more cups of coffee a day are less likely to be depressed, while separate research has shown that drinking three cups cuts risk of age-related diabetes.

Indulging in chocolate

Chocolates is seen as an indulgence which sees calories piling up, but if consumed in moderation, this sweet delight can help your health in the long run.

Chocolate’s antioxidants reduces the risk of having a stroke and also prevents blood clots.

Furthermore, chocolate can help in preventing the growth of cancerous cells, thus increasing your lifespan.

Losing your temper

While no one likes a hot head, there are benefits to losing your cool and letting it all out.

While chronic rage is unproductive, researchers at Carnegie Mellon University found that anger can prompt your brain to release less cortisol, the powerful stress hormone linked to problems like obesity, bone loss, stress and heart disease.

Drinking beer

While being an alcoholic is no joke and can have devastating effects on one’s life, having a beer can prove to be just what the doctor ordered.

While some might frown on a person making their way to the nearest bar for a mid week beer, one cannot ignore the benefits.

Research indicates that beer can be good for your heart; even better than red wine.

Malted barley, the raw material of beer, contains the same heart protecting antioxidants as red wine.

Beer also packs high level of vitamin B6, which prevents a build-up of homocysteine, a chemical which causes coronary malfunction.

Drinking beer also provides your body with silica, which is a bone strengthening compound. Beer also cures bad moods and takes care of momentary depressions.