Let's face it–some days, it's easier to hit the snooze button and grab another hour of sleep than get up and drag yourself to the gym. After all, whether it's taking naps or drinking a glass of wine, we all have our guilty pleasures. But we have good news: It turns out that these habits are not only fun, but some of them are also actually beneficial to you and your health.
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Below, check out seven guilty pleasures that are actually good for you:
Sex
Having an active sex life is great for you in more ways than one–it relieves stress, increases blood flow, and brings nutrients to the skin to fight wrinkles to give you a glowing complexion.
Drinking wine
Drinking a glass of wine or a low-sugar cocktail every night can actually decreases your chance of getting cancer or lung or heart disease. It also prevents blood clotting. Just make sure you stick to only one glass!
Girls nights
Making time for your friends and maintaining those relationships is crucial to your happiness and well-being. So make sure you carve out some time for your pals, no matter how busy your schedule might be.
Go shopping
While you shouldn't be driving yourself into debt, indulging in a little retail therapy every now and then is good for you. First of all, shopping can burn tons of calories! Plus, making sure you have clothes that fit you right will make boost your confidence.
Eat dark chocolate
Dark chocolate is delicious AND actually really good for your health. It supports circulation, which is beneficial for skin and hair (and your heart, of course!). It’s also full of antioxidants that fight sun damage and wrinkles. Plus, studies have shown that women who eat a little chocolate five times a week have lower BMIs.
Napping
You've heard it a million times by now, but it's important enough to bear repeating: getting at least seven to eight hours of sleep is crucial to your health. The problem is most of us don't get that much! So try taking a 20 minute nap, if possible. They're proven to help revive and boost energy.
Getting a massage
Sure, getting pampered is a great way to celebrate a special occasion. But getting a regular massage can help decrease hormones associated with blood pressure and water retention. Plus, it boosts oxytocin, the "happy" hormone!
