Ways to be healthier. There are many different things in our lives that contribute to being healthy, or being healthier. In this blog I'm gonna go over seven major factors that contribute to leading a healthier life. Number one, eat better. So, I think this one's kind of a given, we have all at some point, seen some reference to research that links poor nutrition to many diseases, a lesser quality of life, and a shorter life span. Good, quality foods, such as fruits and vegetables, provide our bodies with energy, vitamins, minerals, and fiber, which in turn enhance proper bodily function. Number two, exercise. Research has shown that exercise can decrease your risk of many diseases and enhance your quality of life. It can also improve your mental health, strengthen muscles and bones, help to control your weight, prevent falls, get better sleep, improve memory, give you more energy, and most importantly increase your chances of living longer. Number three, move more. Just moving your body can improve your health, with the advancements in technology, sedentary lifestyles have gotten greater and greater. Phones, tablets and being able to watch TV anywhere, anytime, has brought everyday bodily movement to an all-time low. Moving your body more can improve circulation, oxygen use, heart health, and sleep. Number four, sleep better. Lack of sleep has been linked to an increased risk of many diseases as well as lack of productivity. Good quality sleep has been shown to improve memory, decrease stress, increase creativity, and increase athletic performance. Number five, spend time with people. Lack of social connections have been shown to increase stress, impair immune system function and cardiovascular function. Having strong quality connections with other people improves self-confidence, mental health, and energy levels. Number six, exercise your brain. When we are young, going to school, and learning math, science and history, our brain is being challenged and stimulated regularly. As we get older and get set into a regular routine, and exercise our brains less and less, we process information more slowly, and our working memory diminishes. Your brain benefits from learning new things, taking part in new activities, and interacting with other people. Your brain, like muscles and joints needs to be exercised. Number seven, decreased stress. Stress can cause fatigue, lead to sleep problems, overeating, alcohol abuse, and depression, all of which can negatively affect your health. Learning to manage stress in your life is a must. Reducing stress in your life can improve energy levels, improve your ability to focus on tasks, improve your relationships with others, and most of all, severely increase happiness. Living a healthier life leads to living a happier life. Self-reflection is a powerful tool to improving your life, so, take a look at each of these seven factors and see which ones you can improve on. In the future I'll be posting blogs giving you some ideas on how to improve on each of these, to help you out.
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