It is one thing to be healthy and another thing to stay healthy. This is why the job is never complete. You need to be healthy and stay healthy, for a better and more fulfilling life.
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Good health decreases your chances of contracting some conditions and diseases, so you must learn to maintain your good health and that of your family. You may have an interest in checking other related blogs such as “Health is Wealth – How Much is Your Health Worth?” Now, how does one maintain good health?
Here are some of the simple ways to stay healthy
Eat healthy foods
There is a saying that goes, “We are what we eat.” That, in turn, means that eating healthy makes you healthy. A balanced diet has many nutritional benefits. Eating healthy keeps your body fit and boosts the immune system to fight against diseases such as stroke, diabetes, heart conditions, and other related diseases.
Try to exercise regularly
Regular exercise has been known to prevent health conditions like colon cancer, diabetes, stroke, and even heart diseases. It also helps to battle depression, high blood pressure, and osteoporosis. If you exercise frequently, your body will be less prone to minor injuries. Having a routine exercise will also keep you in shape and make you feel a lot better with yourself. So, take out thirty minutes to one hour of your day to exercise. Remember, any amount and type of exercise is surely better than none.
Tackle the problem of obesity
There are many disadvantages of being overweight, and it cannot be overemphasized. The disadvantages come in the form of health conditions such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart diseases, type 1 and 2 diabetes, certain types of cancer, stroke, gallbladder disease, etc. Even weight-related problems like arthritis can occur in the spine, knees, hips, and any other weight-bearing joints. The good news is there are many ways to keep your weight in check, and they include simple exercises, healthy sleeping and eating patterns, etc.
Always practice safe sex
Studies have shown that the major diseases suffered by youth around the world are sexually transmitted. The damage some of these diseases can cause is overwhelming. Safe sex is good for the physical and emotional state of the mind and body. Abstinence is the preferred option, but if you must, stick to one partner, or use protection. WHO and other health agencies have stepped up sensitization and awareness campaigns against these diseases, and you can always see a professional for medical advice or counseling.
Limit your smoking and drinking habits
Apart from the environmental hazards, smoking is not good for one’s health. On most cigarette packs, there are always warnings of the health complications that may come with smoking. It causes lung cancer, mouth, heart, and throat diseases, and other complications. In fact, it is the major cause of the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and emphysema. Most men around the world see smoking and drinking as a form of relaxation, but men are advised to take only two drinks or less daily. Women are advised to take less because too much alcohol can do major damage to the liver, leading to other complications. It is even one of the major causes of suicides, murders, and accidents nowadays.
Try doing a full body checkup once in a while
Most of the time, diseases and health conditions do not just show up one day. It may have been a result of a steady build up over the years. This is why professionals always advise people to go for full body checkup once in a while. You never can tell what disease is brewing up in your body, and early detection can certainly save you the stress of treating severe health conditions. Also, whenever you are not feeling well, avoid self-medication, and seek professional advice. That way, you will know what you are treating and the more effective ways to go about it.
To be healthy and to stay healthy is not as difficult as people make it out to be. Some are of the opinion that being wealthy means you can always eat or drink what you like. On the contrary, health is wealth. So, start now with these tips and enjoy a healthy life.
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