Health is Wealth! We need to do whatsoever we need
to do to stay healthy!
Our health is what keeps us going. Our businesses,
family, career and so on will suffer on the long run if
we do not take cognisance of our health.
Here are some ways to ensure a healthy lifestyle:
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1. Kick Your Bad Habits
Well, some of them at least. The other ones you might
just be able to cut back on. Habits in the “quit” category
would be smoking, drugs, unsafe sex and other
unhealthy addictions. There’s just no way to do any of
these in a “healthy” way. It might take some time, but
it’s worth it if you want to lead a healthy lifestyle. On
the other hand, there are some habits that are not so
bad, but can easily become a problem if taken too far.
These include alcohol, sugar, caffeine and junk food.
These things in moderation or on a “once-in-a-while”
basis are doable, as long as the majority of your choices
are mindful and healthful.
2. Get Your Checkups
Photo Caption Get to your doctor for your annual
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Get to your doctor for your annual physical just to make
sure everything is as it should be. If you have insurance,
usually these services are covered, so take full
advantage of your benefits. That being said, know your
own body so that you are aware when something
seems awry. Do bosom or testicular self-exams, and get
suspicious moles checked out. Get exams regularly even
if you are healthy, so that if and when something is
abnormal, you know about it and can take action, in
conjunction with your doctor.
3. Sleep
Photo Caption Sleep affects our physical and mental
health tremendously, and many of us do not get
enough. Photo Credit Konstantin Yuganov/iStock/Getty
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Sleep affects our physical and mental health
tremendously, and many of us do not get enough. Lack
of sleep adversely affects metabolism, mood,
concentration, memory, motor skills, stress hormones
and even the immune system and cardiovascular
health. Sleep allows the body to heal, repair and
rejuvenate itself in a way it simply cannot when a
person is awake.
4. Exercise
Photo Caption Even if you just get out for a walk a few
times a week, exercise is important for being fit and
healthy. Photo Credit Pixland/Pixland/Getty Images
Even if you just get out for a walk a few times a week,
exercise is important for being fit and healthy.
Cardiovascular exercise helps to strengthen the heart
and lungs, strength training helps to strengthen the
muscles and stretching helps to reduce the risk of injury
by increasing flexibility. Exercise also improves
circulation and body awareness, and regular exercise
can help combat depression.
5. Eat Healthfully
Photo Caption Get as many fresh fruits, vegetables,and
whole grains into your diet as possible and make them
the main part of your overall diet. Photo Credit
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Get as many fresh fruits, vegetables,and whole grains
into your diet as possible and make them the main part
of your overall diet. Include lean sources of protein
such as poultry, fish, tofu and beans. Eat balanced meals
and do not overeat. Stop eating before you become
completely full and give yourself a chance to digest
your food. Snack on whole foods such as fruit,
vegetables and nuts. Avoid highly processed foods that
contain artificial sweeteners or colors, hidden sugars or
excessive fat.
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