Top 10 Benefits of Addicting Things
Obviously, something addicting usually isn't very good for you. Smoking is a major cause of cancer and heart disease. Alcohol can lead to significant problems, and even seemingly harmless addictions like coffee can be an issue because of the dependence it creates.Surprisingly, there are actually some notable benefits to even the worst, most addicting things. However, please note that just because smoking or other unhealthy behaviors may appear on this list, it does not mean they are good for you. SMOKING IS BAD.
This list is made purely for fun. It is not healthy to smoke, drink alcohol, or become addicted to fattening foods, even if these things have minor benefits. For example, a higher resistance to Parkinson's disease does not outweigh a shorter life expectancy and the significantly increased risks of cancer, heart disease, and other serious conditions.
Don't take the information on this list too seriously. As always, if you think something that's not on the list should be, feel free to add it. Thanks, Sloth21. Hope you enjoy!
Very surprisingly, smoking, while it causes horrible other things, lowers the risk of Parkinson's disease. I don't get the science behind this, but studies show it's true. Cool?
Video games are an interesting case. Contrary to other addicting things, the benefits almost outweigh the negatives. Video games not only improve coordination and memory, they also enhance attention span, problem-solving skills, multitasking abilities, social skills, and brain function. That's a lot of good things.
Ah, so that's why my reflexes are so good. I guess the Minecraft block clutches do come in handy.
See? They aren't so bad after all.
Not only does it reduce the risk of getting heart disease, it reduces the risk of dying from it if you somehow do contract it.
Ah, chocolate. Not as addictive, but it can certainly be addicting. Chocolate, apparently, can improve blood flow and lower blood pressure, though it's more effective when it comes to dark chocolate.
I usually find that dark chocolate helps to calm my nerves when I need it.
The point of drugs, naturally, is to heal people and allow them to sleep when they can't. It's a stronger form of medicine that saves lives. It's when you get addicted to them, or use them when you don't need them because they make you feel better, that it becomes a problem.
Surprisingly, coffee can help you burn fat and make you smarter, in addition to other benefits.
Coffee helped me with my constipation along with prunes.
Coffee can also be good if you want to stay awake.
Of course, most types of food are good for reducing stress, but chocolate is more effective than others. It releases dopamine and endorphins into your brain, which can not only make you happier and more energetic but also boost brain function.
This is true for dark chocolate, rather than other types of chocolate such as milk or white.
Notice I said moderate. If you have a small addiction, like one glass every two days at most, studies show that it can actually improve the circulatory system, which is the system that keeps blood flowing throughout your body.
This one makes more sense to me than the Parkinson's disease one. It is an enormous appetite suppressant, which means it stops you from being hungry. Of course, you can still become obese, but it's less likely.
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Sloth21, at least you're eating something. Junk food is better than no food.
Well, I suppose, but fast food still isn't a very good health choice.
The last item on this list may seem like a pretty obvious one, but it still deserves a place here.