6 Healthy Habits That Will Help You Live Longer And Healthier

It is believed that our youthful years are the best of our lives; a time where weโ€™re the most energetic and motivated. While there is no magic formula for living an endless life (after all, we will all die one day), we can try to improve our lifestyle and lengthen our lifespan every day. Although many of us today have to deal with repetitive stressful situations and demanding schedules, which are bound to take a toll on our health, there are some tweaks we can make in our routines to help us adopt healthier habits. 

In our pursuit for success, we tend to forget to take care of the most important blessing we have, our health. While getting older is something we canโ€™t avoid, healthy practices and lifestyle standards can help you age well, and ensure that youโ€™re healthy even when youโ€™re older. Here are 6 healthy habits that you can easily adapt and incorporate into your everyday life. 

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  1. Exercise Regularly 

Regular exercise is the best way to ensure that youโ€™re in good shape and your body stays healthy. In fact, exercise not only helps your body physically, but also helps freshen up your mind, and boost your thought process. The many benefits of regular exercise can include weight control, healthy muscles, and bones, reduced risk of chronic diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart diseases. Experts suggest getting at least 30 minutes of exercise on a daily basis. You don’t necessarily have to join a gym or follow complex workout routines; starting with something as simple as a walk can do wonders for your health. Youโ€™d be surprised to know thereโ€™s a study that proves that exercising just 15 minutes a day can increase your lifespan by 3 years.  

  1. Never Skip Breakfast

Skipping breakfast is one of the unhealthiest habits a person can have, itโ€™s a time when your body expects to consume the necessary nutrients required to function smoothly for the rest of the day. So, whether you tend to avoid breakfast because of morning sickness, or just don’t get the time to eat, you should think again and make some changes. There are numerous side effects to skipping breakfast, not only are you depriving your body of precious nutrients, but youโ€™re also increasing your chances of developing life-threatening diseases. 

  1. Stay Hydrated 

The human body comprises about 70% water, and through this observation, we can imagine how important sufficient water consumption is for the human body. Every single cell, tissue, and organ in our body needs a specific amount of water, which, if not provided, can cause considerable problems. You should ensure that you get at least 8 glasses of water every day to stay hydrated and healthy.ย 

  1. Get Regular Checkups 

An essential, healthy lifestyle standard should be to get regular checkups every few months to ensure your body is on the right track; fit, and healthy. First and foremost,  check out the variety of medical clinics in your area, and read up on those reviews to ensure that youโ€™re not wasting your time and money. 

In many instances, people don’t get regular checkups and only go to a doctor in case of a prominent medical emergency. In that case, people are bound to find unidentified diseases, some even life-threatening, which cannot be treated as efficiently anymore because the diagnosis came too late. In order to avoid this ordeal, ensure that you get regular checkups no matter how healthy you think you are. 

  1. Get Enough Sleep 

Sleep is crucial for both our physical and mental health and wellbeing. When we sleep, our brain gets time to rest and restore nerve networks so that our bodies can function at maximum capacity the next day. While many people may neglect the common side effects of sleep deprivation as something not too serious, the long-term effects can have serious, long-lasting consequences. Sleep deprivation will not only affect your physical energy but can also be the cause of potential brain disorders. 

  1. Minimize Stress 

While itโ€™s impossible to completely get rid of stress; continuous feelings of anxiety and stress can cause extensive damage to your brain. Your brain is the most essential, yet sensitive part of your body and should be taken care of the most. Research suggests that alleviated stress levels can cause heart diseases, high blood pressure, anxiety disorders, diabetes, and obesity. A study even suggests that heavy stress reduces the lifespan of men and women by around 2 years. It is therefore essential to manage your stress effectively through practices like journaling, meditation, therapy, and effective time management. 

No amount of exercise, medications, and diets can make you live forever, but you can try toย extend your lifespan by a few years; just make sure you lead a comfortable, healthy, and happy everyday lifestyle. Following healthy standards of living will not only prove beneficial for you in the short run but will also take care of your health in the long run.

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