WHY & WAYS TO LEAD A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

How healthy are you? Do you have a healthy diet? Do you exercise regularly? Do you drink at least 8 glasses of water a day? Do you get enough sleep every day?

Our body is our temple, and we need to take care of it to have a healthy life. Do you know that a shocking over 65% of Americans are either obese or overweight? Ministry of Health of Malaysia  placed adverts in the local papers stating 2 in 5 Malaysian adults are overweight or obese. That’s insane! Think of your body as your physical shell to take you through life.That’s not a pretty sight!

Life is beautiful and you don’t want to bog yourself down with unnecessary health problems. Don’t take your good health today for granted. Take proper care of your body.

Good health isn’t just about healthy eating and exercise – it also includes having a positive mental health, healthy self-image and a healthy lifestyle. In this article, I’ll share with you 10 tips to live a healthier life. Bookmark this article and save the tips, because they are going to be vital in living a healthier life. :p

1. Check your weight

Nearly three in 10 women and four in 10 men in England are overweight. Obesity causes 9,000 premature deaths every year and, on average, reduces life expectancy by nine years. Use our BMI calculator to find out if you’re a healthy weight or whether you're at risk of serious health problems, such as diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers

2. Compulsory breakfast

The first and foremost is to eat our breakfast every morning. There is a saying like our lifetime gets reduced when we skip each breakfast. Breakfast is vital to maintain a healthy & a problem free stomach.

3. Drink less

Most people are unaware that regularly drinking more alcohol than is advised by the NHS can lead to a wide range of long-term health problems, including cancers, strokes, and heart attacks. For example, men who regularly drink more than three to four units a day are three times more likely to have a stroke. But drink less does not mean drink less water. Drink lot of Water: Water is the best medicine for a majority of the diseases. We got to drink a lot of water every day, almost 8 glasses per day. Water helps us keep our body clean & fit.

4. Eat less salt and fat

Excessive salt and fat in our diets is a major cause of chronic illnesses such as heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Too much salt in your food can cause high blood pressure and make you three times more likely to develop heart disease or have a stroke.

5. Exercise regularly

The benefits of exercise aren't limited to losing weight. Even if you’re slim, you’ll still get health benefits from exercising. Even a small amount of regular activity can lower the risk of developing major chronic diseases such as coronary heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes, by up to 50%. Regular exercise can cut the risk of premature death by 20-30%.

6.Dental hygiene

 Take good care of your dental hygiene. Brush in the morning and at night before sleep. These are very healthy habits for all.

7. Eat more fruit and veg

For a healthy and balanced diet, try to eat five portions of fruit and vegetables a day. Research shows that eating at least 400g of fruit and vegetables a day can lower your risk of serious health problems such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and obesity. Whether you're cooking for a family, eating on the run, or on a tight budget.

8. Keep stress in check

In 2010/11 around 400,000 people in the UK reported work-related stress at a level they believed was making them ill. Psychological problems, including stress, are the underlying reason for one in five visits to a GP. If left unchecked, stress can lead to further health problems such as high blood pressure, anxiety, and depression.

9. Improve your sleep

Nearly everyone has problems sleeping at some point in their life. It's thought that a third of people in the UK have bouts of insomnia. Most healthy adults sleep for an average of seven to nine hours a night. If you’re not getting enough sleep, it can affect relationships, your performance at work, and it can delay recovery from illness. Good sleep starts with a good bedtime ritual and some simple lifestyle changes.

10. Quit smoking

The health benefits of quitting smoking are immediate. After 20 minutes, your blood pressure and pulse return to normal. After 24 hours, your lungs start to clear. After three days you can breathe more easily, and your energy increases. Keep it up and you’re adding years to your life. Research shows that people who quit smoking by the age of 30 add 10 years to their life.

11. Get a sexual health test 

Many people don’t notice any symptoms when they have a sexually transmitted infection (STI), such as chlamydia or gonorrhoea. If left untreated, chlamydia can affect a woman’s ability to get pregnant. You can’t tell by looking at someone whether they’ve got an infection, so it’s important to get a check-up if you’ve ever had unprotected sex. Getting tested and treated for STIs is easier than you think, and most infections can be cured.

Well that what I can share to you guys about tips to have a healthy life.

http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/healthy-living/Pages/Ten-ways-to-boost-your-health.aspx