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Introduction
Did you know almost
nobody in the United States lives a healthy life?
Anyway, what does it mean to
live a healthy life?
How do you start living a
healthy lifestyle?
What are some healthy lifestyle
habits you can adopt to make you live and enjoy your life?
What are the best ways to stay
healthy?
In this healthy lifestyle
article, I answer these questions look at how to live a healthy life.
Air and Breathing
1. Enjoy The Air and Breathe Properly
When you wake up in the
morning, fill your lungs, hold your breath for 5 seconds, and exhale slowly.
Repeat ten times.
Plus, be aware of the air
around you as you go about your daily tasks. Let it make you feel happy that
you have the privilege to enjoy this wonderful earth.
With regards to
breathing, research
shows that breathing properly can help you live a healthier life.
For example, breathing
can help you to manage your stress in the office, at school, or at home
better. here are some breathing tips from
And here are some more tips
from Northwestern
Medicine (used by Northern Western University) to help you breathe
your way to better health.
Diet
2. Eat A Lot Of Organic Foods
These foods contain fewer
pesticides, more omega-3 fatty acids, no antibiotics or hormones,
and more
antioxidants in some cases.
3. Eat Home Cooked Food
We all live such busy lives and
find it hard to find the time to prepare meals at home. However, a
study done
by the Johns Hopkins University, suggests this habit can benefit your
health.
The study, which was published
in the journal Public Health Nutrition in 2014, revealed
that people who eat food cooked at home “consume fewer
calories than those who cook less”.
Another study carried out by
Susanna Mills et al. in 2017, and published in the journal International
Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity in 2017,
revealed that people who eat home-cooked meals more than five times a
week “were 28% less likely to have overweight BMI, and
24% less likely to have excess percentage body fat”.
4. Eat Bitter Foods Often
Do you love eating Brussel
sprouts? What about dandelion greens or broccoli rabe? You hate eating these
foods?
Well, you may have to
reconsider that habit because bitter foods are good for your health.
According
to some health experts,
bitter foods can help to improve your health in the following ways:
- They can help to stimulate your digestive system
by triggering the production of acid in the stomach;
- They may help increase the production of
digestive enzymes and so help improve the absorption of
food; and
- They stimulate the growth of healthy gut bacteria.
Interested?
5. Eat Spicy Food
Another teaspoon of chili
pepper in the stew, please.
Research shows that eating
spicy foods every day may help you live a healthy life.
The
Harvard Health Letter reports
that a study carried out by the Harvard School of Public Health
revealed that people who eat spicy foods every day have a 14% lower risk of
death than people who eat spicy foods once a week.
Some compounds in chili pepper
may reduce the levels of LDL cholesterol in the body, as well as help fight
inflammation.
6. Chew Your Food Thoroughly
One study suggests chewing your
food till there are no lumps in it makes your
body burn about 10 more calories for a 300-calorie diet. Furthermore,
it increases the flow of blood to the stomach and gut.
How many times should you chew
the food? Experts
advise chewing your food about 32 times.
7. Eat Your Lunch Between 1.00 Pm And 3.00 Pm
A
study carried out in 2015 suggested people can burn off carbs, as well as decrease glucose
tolerance ( which can lead to diabetes) when they eat the main meal at 1.00 pm.
And one study in 2013 by the
University of Murcia in Spain suggested that obese people who eat after 3.00 pm
lose less weight than people who eat their lunch before this time.
8. Read Food Labels, If You’re A Young Adult
Are you
one of the young Americans who don’t read food labels before purchasing a food product?
Then start reading them because that habit can help you make healthy, informed
choices.
Take Vitamin Supplements To Improve Blood Flow
Good blood flow facilitates the delivery
of oxygen and nutrients to vital body organs to help them function properly.
Some studies suggest certain
vitamins can help improve blood circulation in the body. Two of such vitamins
are:
9. Take Vitamin B3 Supplements
This vitamin helps lower the
levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in the body. Thus,
The National Institutes of
Health recommends taking at most 35 milligrams of vitamin B3 a day.
10. Take Omega-3 Fatty Acids Supplements
A study done in 2014 revealed that blood flow improved in
healthy men who ingested 2.2 g of Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and
1.4 g of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), in supplements.
These fatty acids cause the body to
release nitric oxide, which makes arteries and veins relax.
11. Consume Papaya Often
This delicious fruit is one of
the natural foods that are rich in antioxidants such as carotenoids, which neutralize free
radicals in the body and, thereby, prevent oxidative stress and
disease.
Furthermore, some studies
suggest that the lycopene in papaya can help reduce cancer risk.
Plus, research has shown
papaya can help
prevent constipation and bloating.
12. Eat A Handful Of Nuts Every Day
A group of researchers from
many countries analyzed the
data of more than 800,000 people and discovered people who eat
about 20g of any type of nuts (a handful) had:
- 15% lower risk of cancer;
- 40% lower risk of diabetes; and
- 22% lower risk of dying prematurely of any cause.
Foods You Must Cut Down On
13. Reduce Your Cholesterol Intake
Your liver produces all the
cholesterol your body needs. Therefore, consuming too much cholesterol in your
diet, in the form of fatty foods such as cakes, donuts, cheese, fried foods
etc., can raise the levels of bad cholesterol in your blood and increase
your risk of developing diseases such as heart disease.
14. Reduce Your Consumption Of Saturated Fats
Fats are important for our
health: they form part of cell membranes.
However, eating a lot of saturated fats can
change how the cell membranes function—they become inflexible and find
it hard to absorb nutrients and secrete waste substances.
Furthermore, consuming too much
saturated fats can increase
your risk of developing heart disease, breast
cancer, prostate
cancer, and gaining
weight.
15. Reduce The Amount Of Sugar You Eat
Eating too much sugar can
increase your risk of developing diabetes. Plus, it could increase your risk of
developing hypertension and, consequently, heart
disease.
16. Reduce Your Salt Intake
It can help reduce your blood pressure,
a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Further,
The American Heart Association recommends
the following:
- African-Americans should eat less than 1500 mg
daily (about ¾ a teaspoon);
- Americans 50 years and older should eat less than
1500 mg daily;
- Americans who have hypertension, kidney disease,
and heart failure should eat less than 1500 mg daily; and
- Other Americans should eat less than 2300 mg
daily (1 teaspoon).
- This
article by WebMD can help you cut back on salt.
17. Cut Down On Your Consumption Of Some
Processed Foods
A study by the National
Institutes of Health has revealed that eating processed foods can
make you eat more calories and, consequently, gain
weight.
Some processed foods contain
high levels of salt, which can increase your blood pressure and, consequently,
increase your risk of getting a heart attack or a stroke.
For example:
- bacon (a slice of pan-fried
bacon contains 194 mg of sodium); and
- margarine (just one pat
contains 38 mg of sodium).
Plus, processed foods contain
preservatives, which can harm
your health.
Drinkables
Drink Water Often
Although we know water is good
for our health, most of us don’t drink enough water every day.
So what kind of water should
you drink if you want to be healthy?
18. Drink Plain Hot Water
This helps to break down food
faster and also stimulates your intestines to contract and move the contents of
your gut to help prevent constipation.
Furthermore, the sweating which
accompanies drinking hot water helps the body to get rid of toxins.
Additionally, it can help you
lose weight; research has shown drinking 500 ml of hot water before a
meal can help
increase metabolism by 30%.
Hot water also causes
vasodilation (widening) of arteries and veins. Consequently, blood can flow
freely and easily through the body to supply oxygen to vital organs.
The temperature of the
water should not
exceed 160°F.
19. Drink Green Tea
Green Tea Benefits
It Can Help You Lose Weight
Green tea can help you lose
weight. Green tea contains Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) which
can help boost your metabolism and burn fat in your body to help you
lose between 0.6 kg and 1.25 kg. Plus, research shows
green tea extract stimulates genes that breakdown fat. And one study revealed
that green tea can also help reduce visceral fat by 37% by
reducing the amount of lipids that the body absorbs.
It Can Reduce Your Risk Of Getting Type 2 Diabetes
A study found that
drinking 3 cups
of green tea daily can help you reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes
by 42%.
It Can Keep Cardiovascular System Healthy
Plus, the
EGCG in green tea and an amino acid found in green tea known as
I-theanine can help protect your brain and improve brain function.
Research has also
revealed that
green tea lowers systolic blood pressure by 6.6% and diastolic blood pressure
by 5.1 % and helps
reduces blood pressure.
It
Can Keep Your Lungs Healthy
Research has shown that it
can help fight
lung infections.
How Much Green Tea Should I Drink?
According
to RDN, LD Natalie Butler, it depends on your reason for drinking the green tea. Generally,
drinking between two and six cups a day should keep you healthy.
20. Drink Non-Alcoholic Red Wine
A study has revealed that drinking 2 or 3 glasses of
non-alcoholic red wine may help lower blood pressure.
Another study revealed
that drinking
two glasses of non-alcoholic red wine every day can reduce insulin resistance and
therefore reduce your risk of developing diabetes.
Grapes, which are used to
produce red wine, are rich in antioxidants such as resveratrol and
proanthocyanidins.
Proanthocyanidins reduce oxidative stress in
the body, while resveratrol fights inflammation in the
body and helps prevent blood clots.
Exercise
21. Exercise Daily
It can help
you fight stress, beat
off depression, reduce
anxiety, reduce the risk of blood clots, reduce systemic
inflammation, burn fat in the abdomen to help reduce weight, as well as
increases the levels of good cholesterol in the body.
One good type of exercise you
can do is play soccer.
22. Play Soccer Regularly
Some of the health benefits of
engaging in this game, according
to sports researcher and Associate Professor of Preventive Medicine at
Northwestern University in Chicago, Professor Peter Krustrup, are:
- It can help reduce cholesterol levels in your
body;
- It can help lower your blood pressure; and
- It can help reduce the amount of fat in your body.
Obesity and Stress
23. Burn Belly Fat
Belly fat can cause
inflammation, as well as increase your risk of developing diseases such as
heart disease.
24. Prevent Obesity
Failure to control your weight
can increase your risk of developing high blood pressure, heart failure,
or heart
disease.
25. Manage Your Stress
We cannot avoid stress; it’s
part of our everyday life. However, when you fail to control your stress, it
can cause health problems such as heart disease.
Posture
26. Walk and Sit Straight
When you slump, you will
experience constipation, as well as fatigue, often. Your abdominal muscles will
sag and cannot perform their function well.
Furthermore, stooped shoulders or
an exaggerated spinal curvature puts a strain on the muscles of the back and
legs and cause pain.
On the other hand, good
posture can:
- help
make you feel less fatigued more energetic;
- help eliminate muscle strain;
- prevent backache and fatigue;
- help improve
breathing; as well as
- help
you fight stress.
Free bonus
Cleaning
Your Body
27. Make It A Habit To Immerse Your Body In
Hot Water After Work…
Some studies have shown that a habit of immersion
bathing in hot water can help to strengthen the
immune system.
Furthermore, New York-based
dermatologist Dr. Bobby Buka asserts that the skin releases endorphins when one
has a warm bath, reports Healthline. Endorphins can help you feel
fresh and relaxed.
A warm bath will also give you
these health benefits:
- It can help to improve
your breathing;
- It can help improve
blood sugar control;
- It can help lower your
blood pressure;
- It
can help reduce your risk of having a heart attack; and
- It
may help you burn calories.
28. Uhm … Try To Poop In The Morning
Uhm … have you pooped this
morning? No? Been too busy to “do it”?
Well, according
to gastroenterologist Dr. Sarina Pasricha, pooping in the morning is
the best time to “do it”.
Grab A Hot Cup of Joe…
If you constipate often, research
shows that a hot cup of Joe can help you.
… Or Consume Fiber
Optionally, according
to Webmd:
- eat 25 grams of whole grain bread, cereals, or
pasta daily if you’re a woman under 51 years;
- eat 21 grams of whole grain bread, cereals, or
pasta daily if you’re a woman over 51 years;
- eat 38 grams of whole grain bread,
cereals, or pasta daily if you’re a man under 51 years; and
- consume 30 grams of whole-grain bread, cereals,
or pasta daily if you’re a man over 51 years.
29. Avoid Foods That Cause Constipation
According to Dr. Asafo Agyei, the medical director of Asafo Agyei
Hospital and a hemorrhoids(piles) specialist, avoiding these foods
can help you avoid constipating often:
- sugar;
- honey;
- alcohol;
- okra;
- peanuts;
- drinks containing cola;
- coffee;
- pineapple; and
- coconut.
30. … And Take Cold Showers For 5 Minutes
Occasionally
An article published in the
journal Medical
Hypotheses suggests you’re less likely to feel depressed after
taking a cold shower.
How A Cold Shower Changes
The Brain
The cold shower will activate
your sympathetic nervous system and boost the release of feel-good hormones
such as endorphins and norepinephrine,
which will give you a sense of tranquility.
A cold shower can also help
to boost
your immune system.
But before you shower, do dry
brushing (use a stiff-bristled brush to massage your body). According to
Cleveland Clinic, it can help improve circulation, as well as promote lymph
drainage, in the skin.
Sleep
31. Rest and Get Enough Sleep
One large study suggests that
getting a good night’s sleep can help to boost your immune
system.
And according to sleep expert
Dr. Merrill Mitler, a sleep
expert and neuroscientist at NIH, lack of sleep can
adversely affect your health.
What You Can Do To Get Good
Sleep
According to a review of
thousands of studies carried out by biomedical
engineers at the University of Texas, showering with water
at a temperature of 104-109°F one
or two hours before sleep can help you have restful sleep.
But how much sleep do you
need to stay healthy?
32. The Number Of Hours You Should
Sleep To Be Healthy
A team of experts working with
the National Sleep Foundation recommends that you try to get the duration of
sleep shown below:
Your age
|
The recommended number of hours you
should sleep
|
Number of hours of sleep that
may be best for you
|
School-aged children
6 to 13 years
|
9 to 11 hours
|
7 to 8 hours
12 hours
|
Teenagers
14 to 17 years
|
8 to 10 hours
|
7 hours
11 hours
|
Young adults
18 to 25 years
|
7 to 9 hours
|
6 hours
10 hours
|
Adults
26 to 64 years
|
7 to 9 hours
|
6 hours
10 hours
|
Elderly people
65 years and older
|
7 to 8 hours
|
5 to 6 hours
9 hours
|
Source: National Sleep
Foundation
33. Adopt A Healthy Sleeping Position
Adopting the right
sleeping posture can help you have quality sleep and,
hence, good health.
So what sleep position is great
for good health? This
article by WebMD gives you the pros and cons of some
sleep positions.
34. Create A Healthy Bedroom
Place potted plants in your
bedroom. Their leaves will remove toxins and
harmful particles from the air in your room.
Moreover, plants “breathe in”
carbon dioxide and “breathe out” oxygen. Consequently, the plants will get rid
of the toxic carbon dioxide you’ll exhale and supply you with
fresh, healthy oxygen.
35. Place Health-Giving Plants In Your Bedroom
- This
study suggests snake
plants, spider plants, and golden pothos can get the job done.
- And a
study by NASA suggests Dwarf Date Palm, Boston Fern, Kimberly
Queen Fern and 16 other plants can help purifier the air in your bedroom.
Nature
36. Go Out Into Nature Often
When was the last time you
spent some time in a park?
Do you walk through woods often?
And, do you go to the beach on
public holidays?
Reconnecting with nature can
help:
- induce
positive emotions and help reduce your stress;
- make you worry
less; as well as
- increase your engagement in physical
activity to
help improve your health.
This habit is also very good
for your brain.
How Being In Nature Changes
Your Brain
A study carried out by
the University
of Exeter Medical School in 2014 revealed that the mental health
of people who spend time in nature is boosted.
Another study carried out
by scientists
from Stanford University discovered that spending time in nature
can help to make one feel more positive about life. Brain scans showed that
nature helped decrease activity in the subgenual
prefrontal cortex, which is the part of the brain associated with
depression.
Furthermore, it can help reduce
feelings of loneliness and feelings of unworthiness and help
boost your mental health.
Studies show that even if
you’re not active whilst you enjoy the peace and quiet of your chosen scenery,
you’ll benefit.
How Much Time Should You
Spend In Nature?
And a survey of over 20,000
people in England suggests spending
around two hours in nature a week can help to boost your health
and wellbeing.
37. Hike
Hiking is a great workout.
Hiking for just one hour can help you burn over 500 calories, as
well as mental health benefits such as helping depressed people
feel more hopeful about life.
This activity also helps reduces
blood pressure and levels
of cholesterol in the body.
President of the American
Hiking Association, Gregory Miller, Ph.D., asserts
that hiking with a 10- to 15- pound day pack will help you to burn
between 10 and 15 % of calories.
38. Hunt
According to Michigan State University, the activities involved in hunting such as walking
through woods for game, training dogs, as well as the relaxed
feeling one gets whilst hunting, can help give you the proper balance between
activity and relaxation which you need to live a healthy life.
39. Watch Birds Near Your Home If There’re
Birds In Your Neighborhood
A
study carried out by researchers at the University of Exeter in 2017 revealed that this activity
can help make you feel relaxed and connected to nature. Further, it
can help prevent mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety.
40. Grow Trees In Your House
A study by the University
of Wisconsin revealed that living near trees can have positive
effects on your mental health—it can help reduce your risk
of getting depressed, as well as your risk of becoming anxious about
life.
Entertainment
41. Listen to Music Often
Listening to music can help
you deal
with stress, help
you keep your brain young, improve
your mood, as well as help reduce your blood pressure,
as well as other
health benefits.
42. Sing With Others
Singing helps
to strengthen the immune system by reducing the levels of the
stress hormone cortisol in the body, as well as by boosting
the levels of Immunoglobin
A antibody in the body.
When you sing, your brain
releases feel-good hormones such as B-endorphins, serotonin and dopamine. These
hormones can help boost your mood and give you a sense of wellbeing.
43. Listen To Positive News Daily
Negative news can adversely
affect your health. According
to an article written in the Huffington Post in 2015, Dr.
Graham Davey, who specializes in the psychological effects of media violence,
watching negative news can adversely affect your mental health.
On the other hand, watching or
listening to positive news can help your mental health. And this is backed by
science! A study by J. P. Harrell in 2000 found that people who watch good news
experienced reduced levels of stress, anxiety, and depression.
44. Develop Your Sense Of Humor
A study
by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, and published in the international
journal of psychiatry, suggests people who laugh often, as well as think about
funny things can stay healthy till 70 years.
45. Young Married Couples, Have Sex Once Or
Twice A Week
According to Dr. Joseph J.
Pinzone, the medical director of Amai Wellness, in an interview with WebMD:
- sex can help lower your systolic blood pressure;
- sex can lower your risk of getting a heart attack
(it raises your heart rate and keeps your estrogen or testosterone levels
in balance; and
- making love may help prevent prostate cancer.
“But how much sex should we
have to be healthy?” you may be wondering?
According to sexual
behavior expert Barry Mccarthy,
having sex this frequency can help you have a healthy sex life.
46. Elderly Married Men, Be Careful About Sexual Frequency
A
large scale study by the University of Michigan suggests older men (57+ years old) who
have sex once or more a week may increase their risk of getting a heart attack,
heart failure, and stroke.
Build
Connections
47. Smile At Others
Smiling will make your body
release neuropeptides that can help to lower your stress. Furthermore, smiling
helps release feel-good hormones, which can help lower your heart rate
and blood pressure.
48. Build Strong Friendships With
Health-Minded People
People who are conscious of
living a healthy life will encourage you to avoid habits that can harm
your health.
Plus, they will give you an
avenue to vent frustrations and heartaches so that you don’t get depressed and
lonely.
49. Love Others
Have you ever thought of the
fact that showing love to somebody less fortunate in life than you can benefit
your health?
Yes, it can!
According
to a study by the University of Exeter Medical School, volunteering can help you feel more
upbeat about life, help you feel more satisfied with your life, as well as help
give you an enhanced sense of wellbeing.
50. Keep A Pet
It can help lower your blood
pressure and, consequently, your risk of
getting heart disease. Furthermore, it can soothe your stress, as well
as boost your mental health.
If your pet is a cat or dog,
stroke it often—research suggests doing this can help lower your blood
pressure drop.
Mental Wellbeing
51. Believe In Yourself
Research shows that comparing
yourself to others can harm
your self-confidence and make you feel depressed.
On the other hand, believing in
who you are and choosing to be content with what you have can help you to
maintain positive emotions and positive energy. Consequently, you can maintain a
strong immune system.
52. Manage Anxiety
It’s only normal for a human
being to be anxious occasionally. However, when anxiety becomes chronic or it
becomes a habit, it can adversely affect your health. For example, it can increase
your risk of developing heart disease.
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53. Manage Your Anger
Losing your temper often can
kill you. Research has shown that anger can increase your risk of developing
hypertension and a heart attack.
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tips, these
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54. Be Generous
A study
by the University of Michigan in 2003 revealed that generosity can
benefit your health in the following ways:
- It can help reduce your stress levels;
- It helps boost your immune system;
- It can help you to feel less critical about
yourself, thereby helping to boost your self-esteem.
55. Forgive Those Who Hurt You
Have you promised yourself
you’ll never forgive someone because of injustice you’ve suffered at his hands?
Are you holding on to
unforgiveness and bitterness because your spouse cheated on you?
Please let go!
Research shows that forgiving
can:
- It
Can Help Lower Your Blood Pressure;
- It
Can Help You Sleep Better; and
- It Can
Protect You Against The Negative Effects Of Stress.
It will help you to live longer.
56. Temperance
Exercise moderation in all that
you do. Don’t overwork in the office. Don’t be too greedy. Don’t love money and
material things too much. Have fun, but not to the extent that it puts your
health at risk.
Spirituality
57. Be Grateful For Small Blessings
Some
studies have shown that showing gratitude can help you feel more relaxed as a
person. Plus, it can help boost your immune system, as well as help lower your
blood pressure.
58. Live By Biblical Principles
In Proverbs 3v7, 8, the Bibles
says, “Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil. It
will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to your bones.”
Living by God’s principles
brings peace of mind. Plus, it reduces the likelihood that you’ll engage in
risky behaviors that can adversely affect your health.
59. Pray Daily
Prayer
can help you think positively to help you maintain good mental health—prayer helps to inspire
hope and makes it easier for one to forgive. Further, it
can help you relieve stress.
60. Go To Church Every Sunday
According to Gallup, people
who go to church are happier than those who don’t. Another
report by Gallup revealed that religious
people in America have higher levels of wellbeing than
non-religious people.
61. Meditate Daily
According to licensed
psychologist Dr. Sanam Hafeez, meditation can help the brain cells form new
connections to help maintain brain health, reports MedicalNewsToday.
Christian meditation is one good kind of meditation you can do
to give you a sense of wellbeing. It helps you to reconnect with God and
harmonize your body, soul, and spirit. Consequently, you’ll experience inner
peace.
62. Fasting
A number of studies have
suggested that fasting can benefit your health. Here are a few of them:
- Fasting
is good for brain health;
- Fasting
is good for the heart;
- Fasting
can help prevent cancer and stroke;
- It
helps reduce cholesterol levels in the body;
- Fasting
helps reduce inflammation;
- Fasting helps lower
blood pressure; and
- Fasting can help you
lose weight.
And…
Claim Good Health With Your Mouth
63. Make Positive Affirmations Daily
It can help to decrease levels
of health-deteriorating stress (Sherman et al., 2009), as well as
help lower the levels of stress and rumination you will experience (Weisenfield
et al., 2001).
You may make affirmations such
as, “I am in perfect health. No disease can overcome me,” or “There
is peace and strength within me. I’ll continue to be happy” every morning.
Don’ts
64. Avoid Napping For More Than One Hour In
The Afternoon
A study in 2016 suggested
that long
naps can increase one’s risk of developing metabolic syndrome, which in
turn can increase the risk of heart disease and other diseases.
65. Don’t Misuse Drugs
Drug
misuse can have
adverse effects on your heart rate, blood pressure, and brain. Furthermore, it
can destroy your lungs, increase your risk of developing cancer, and also
destroy your friendships.
66. Don’t Smoke
Smoking can harm
your health. It can
increase your risk of developing many forms of cancer, as
well as your risk of developing heart disease.
67. Don’t Drink Alcohol
Alcohol can harm your body in
many ways. In the short term,
it can make you feel confused, which can increase your risk of adopting
unhealthy behaviors. Further, it can impair your memory.
In the long-term, alcohol
consumption can increase your risk of developing liver diseases, throat cancer,
as well as cardiovascular diseases.
68. Don’t Be Excessively Materialistic
Striving
for too many material possessions can increase your chances of feeling unhappy and
getting depressed easily.
Plus, excessive desire to own
material things may make you push yourself beyond healthy limits.
For example, you may sacrifice
sleep in an effort to make money to buy goods and services, which you may not
even need. That can increase your stress.
So choose to be content with
what you have.
69. Wait Till You Marry To Have Sex
Research by the University
of Illinois suggests
that the earlier men start having sex, the greater their risk of getting
prostate cancer, according to Psychology Today.
With regards to women, you
can increase
your risk of getting cervical cancer when you start having sex
early. It can increase your risk of getting an HPV infection, which can cause
abnormal changes in your cervix that may develop into cancer.
Conclusion
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle
requires a lot of effort, sacrifices, determination and a strong
will. But it’s the best lifestyle to live.
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