Study reveals why cutting carbs is so challenging. If you’ve ever tried to quit eating carbohydrates and found yourself in a cold sweat gawking at a chocolate chip cookie just days later, you are not alone. Researchers have devoted a lot of time and resources to finding out why cutting carbs is so universally difficult. While many people assume they lack willpower or discipline, it may be a bit more complicated than that. Insulin may play a role in regulating hormones, which is tied to obesity. When insulin is elevated, the body stops burning fat and starts burning carbs, and the more insulin you release, the more you will want to eat carbs. In order to avoid this trap, you need to avoid these types of foods along with social triggers, and plan ahead to make smarter choices. 

Laughing at yourself can improve mental health. Have you ever noticed someone tripping on the street and laughing at themselves? On the opposite end, have you seen someone fall and try to act like nothing happened? As it turns out, of these two camps, those who are able to laugh at themselves may not only have a healthy outlook on life but also greater well-being overall. In a recent study, researchers found that laughing at yourself can improve your heart health, help you handle life’s obstacles better, manage pain more effectively, and surprisingly even boost your short-term memory.