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Bone Health Basics For People Who Want To Be Fit As A Fiddle In Their 80s

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If you want to keep your bones healthy and strong for the rest of your life, copying what everyone else is doing isn’t going to work. Most people’s bones start to fail them well before they hit their eightieth birthday. And it’s a shame. 

Most people don’t know this, but bones aren’t just white lumps of dead calcium that sit underneath all the living tissues in your body. Instead, they’re living, breathing material, just like everything else. If you cut your bones, you feel pain and they bleed like everything else. 

But how on Earth are you supposed to look after the darn things? Nobody ever talks about it (except telling you to drink milk, of course). 

Eat Plenty Of Vegetables

Studies suggest that eating plenty of vegetables might be one of the best ways to maintain your bone health. Veggies have the ability to increase bone mineralization which is a measure of bone mass. The more bone mass than you have, the less likely you are to break them in a fall. 

Furthermore, veggies may also increase the strength of the lattice structure that makes up the bones. By adding extra voids, it may help to make it stronger. 

Do Strength Exercises

Putting bones under stress is a key way to keep them strong. The more pressure you put them under, the more the body will compensate and devote energy into building them up. 

Please note that you need to use weights primarily to build bone strength, especially in the upper body. Don’t rely on running along. 

Get Plenty Of Vitamin D

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Most people aren’t getting enough vitamin D. That’s because it is made primarily in the skin following exposure to sunlight. You can’t get much in your food.

You generally need around 20 minutes of sun exposure per day to get the minimum amount of vitamin D required to keep your bones strong. However, if you don’t usually get that, then take a supplement. 

Watch Your Hormone Levels

Hormone levels chop and change as you get older. Unfortunately, in some people, testosterone levels can fall too low, which puts bones at risk of fracture. 

Treatments such as testosterone replacement therapy can help to prevent this. You can also try other things such as eating a better diet and getting more physical activity. Both of these can raise testosterone substantially. 

Don’t Eat Ultra-Low Calorie Diets For Long

Research suggests that people getting fewer than 1,000 calories per day for a sustained period have lower bone density than their age-matched peers, suggesting that calorie intake plays a role in bone mineralization. 

Ideally, you should be getting at least 1,200 calories per day according to doctors, and preferably more. 

Take Collagen

Lastly, you might want to try taking collagen – the stretchy compound famous for plumping skin. Evidence suggests that collagen plays an essential role in bone health too, helping to make them more flexible in the event of a fall. It may also help to relieve joint pain which is great for anyone currently living with arthritis.  

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3 Things to Know About Going Cold Turkey

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You’ve probably heard the term, ‘going cold turkey.’ But, do you know what it means? It’s quite normal to think that it means to drop something completely and suddenly. In a way, it does mean that, but it’s generally more specific. Going cold turkey is both a physical and mental adjustment to your behavior. This takes courage, commitment, and knowledge on how to do it properly. Some people think it doesn’t work that you have to slowly get off something. You can’t just suddenly stop smoking 40 cigarettes a day, you have to go to 30, then 20, and so on. Whereas others say, if done correctly, anyone can go cold turkey successfully. Let’s explore the various methods.

It Can Be Harmful

For various conditions, you can’t just suddenly go cold turkey. For example, if you are addicted to alcohol, going cold turkey can be extremely painful and dangerous. It can be harmful to your body because your body has gotten so used to using alcohol as its main source of energy. Your body has had to shift its entire system to do this and if you suddenly stop, it can put you into shock. So, instead, you should use an alcohol detox service that slowly but surely rids your body of its dependency on alcohol. It will be done safely and with professional help. Not to mention, you will also have access to mental health support. There is a timeline of withdrawal that you should learn more about to help you identify the symptoms you may be experiencing.

Is It Mental?

Sometimes, you have to go cold turkey to realize that some of the issues are actually related to your mentality or mental health. If you’re a stress eater, you’ll notice that if you find some other way to cope with the stress, that food isn’t the problem itself. It’s your brain’s view of food that causes food addiction and possibly eating disorders. You may think that food is comforting because it makes you feel good. Harmful fatty, sugary and salty foods are the main types which we turn to. These may be things like french fries, burgers, pizza, and candy (the yummy foods, am I right?).

However, if you were to replace this food with healthy foods that you can eat readily, you may find that you turn a corner. You could try avocado dip, and replace the bread or chips you eat with some kind of bread replacement, like a carb-free cracker. 

Why Does It Work?

Sometimes, going cold turkey works because your body might just be ready for a change. If you drink a lot of soda, your body is constantly trying to balance the sugar levels. Going cold turkey by not drinking any soda at all will allow your body to balance itself again. This is something that also makes you feel good. If it makes you feel good then you know that the change you have made is the right one. You won’t have headaches, you won’t be fidgeting, and you can feel like you don’t need to rely on it.

Going cold turkey can sometimes work, but it might be dangerous for the wrong kind of issue. If you feel like you want to make a change, this is just one technique you can try.

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5 Ways To Create Healthier Habits

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Looking after your body and mind is incredibly important. When you practice self-care you’ll notice a huge difference to your mental wellbeing. To help you create healthier habits today, take on board these five pointers.

1. Identify your bad habits

If you want to create healthier habits first you have to identify which of your habits are unhealthy. Perhaps you smoke, or enjoy one or two many glasses of wine sometimes? Maybe you eat too much fast food, or stay up too late? You might not exercise enough, or perhaps you spend too much time on your iphone? Whatever your bad habits are, be honest with yourself, right them down, and take ownership.

2. Set goals to improve

Once you’ve identified your bad habits, it’s time to set goals to improve. Ensure that your goals are unmanageable and realistic. Setting goals that you can’t achieve will only serve to de-motivate you. Here are a few example goals to get you started:

  • I’m going to drink three glasses of wine max, on a Friday or Saturday
  • I’m going to gradually reduce the number of cigarettes I smoke, then switch to vaping, then eventually quit.
  • I will go to the gym at least twice a week.
  • I will eat healthy foods 5 days a week, (with 2 days for some moderate treats/ unhealthy food).

Please note, there’s a difference between drinking voluntarily and addiction. If you are experiencing alcohol addiction, you may need to attend a residential inpatient alcohol and drug rehab.

3. Use a habit tracker

To help you build healthy habits there are several habit tracking tools that you can use. Here are a few great options to try:

Habit Tracker: This app can help you to create good habits, and reach your goals. You can make charts, create notes, and monitor progress over time. You can set reminders, write a habit diary, and assess your results. The app also includes plenty of suggestions for healthy habits.

Momentum Habit Tracker: Using this app you create healthy habit goals, and improve your will power. Whether you want to eat better, de-stress, meditate, or improve your fitness, this is a great tool.

5. Use positive affirmations 

Positive affirmations are simply positive phrases and statements. They can help you to set intentions, and challenge the negative thoughts in your mind. Positive affirmations can take many different forms, here are a few examples from Healing Brave:

  • ‘I am worthy of good health.’
  • ‘I create good health by talking and thinking about my wellness.’
  • ‘I focus on positive progress.’

6. Reduce the stress 

Stress can leave us prone to unhealthy habits, when you feel stressed it’s important that you have strategies to help you. Yoga is a great way to reduce stress, and mediation is also incredibly beneficial. There are many herbal supplements that can help to reduce stress including ashwagandha, valerian, and passionflower.

Creating healthy habits can take a little time. Be patient with yourself and don’t be afraid to try new things.

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6 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Drink and Drive, EVER

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I’m going to preface this post by telling you that in 2018, I watched an innocent man die in the middle of the road, alone, after his car was hit by a drunk 23-year-old driving 100 mph. His wife died instantly in the crash; her body had to be carried out of the car in a sheet. It was the most horrific thing I’ve ever witnessed. NEVER DRINK & DRIVE.


There is nothing complicated about understanding the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol. Nevertheless, some people continue to drive around while intoxicated. According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 9,967 people died due to drunk driving in 2014 alone.

While you may not resist the temptation to follow the crowd, it is good always to remember the consequences and stay on track. While most people reason they could just hire a drunk driving lawyer and walk away scot-free, this doesn’t solve the problem at hand. In case you ever want to get behind your wheel and drive instead of calling a cab, here are some compelling reasons to always shake you right back to reality.

1. You Could Serve Jail Time

No one is ever thrilled with the prospect of going to jail because of all the horrible tales they have heard. But if caught drunk driving, this is one of the things that could happen to you if you are lucky enough not to end up dead.

And if you are thinking about just a night or two for causing property damage with your car or knocking off someone, brace yourself as you could be looking at very long, painful years in that cage.

2. Your Insurance Premiums Could Go Up

Before you get behind your wheel drunk, just remember that your insurance premiums will be affected if you get caught. How so? Insurance premiums, to some extent, are based upon the driver’s risk. Therefore, drivers at a higher risk of getting involved in accidents should pay higher premiums.

A DUI conviction automatically places you under the “high risk” category, and resultantly, your premiums will spiral.

3. You Risk Losing Your Job and Professional License

In most professions, being convicted of drunk driving is enough to cause termination of your employment and seizure of your professional license. The chances of this happening are even higher if you hold a position of prestige or esteem or are an employee of the state or municipal government.

The professionals whose jobs could be in jeopardy if caught drinking include nurses, doctors, teachers, lawyers, and police officers, among others.

4. You Could Kill Someone!

Perhaps the biggest reason why many people are rallying behind campaigns that advocate for sober driving is the fact that drinking increases your chances of causing accidents. In the process, you could cause injuries to yourself and other innocent road users. In severe cases, YOU COULD KILL SOMEONE. Imagine the number of lives you could be saving if you would choose to let that sober friend drive you home after a night of drinking.

There are SO MANY other methods of getting home (Uber, Lyft, public transportation); you should NEVER drive while intoxicated. Ever. There is no excuse.

5. You Will Have a Criminal Record

If you get caught by the authorities, your criminal record will display your charges. This way, future employees and any other person that wishes to do a criminal background check on you will always unearth this information. It will cost you a lot to fight criminal charges, and likewise, there will be a limit to your future opportunities. If you have addiction problems, you can always seek help.

6. You’re A Bad Example

By driving while intoxicated, what message will you be passing to your friends and family, especially those that look up to you? Of course, you’ll be telling them that whatever you’re doing is okay. But, unfortunately, they will find themselves in similar situations in the future that could result in dire consequences.

To sum it up, media houses and healthcare facilities have done their best to educate you on the dangers of drunk driving. Therefore, it shouldn’t take much for you to clearly understand how driving while intoxicated could have devastating ramifications. If you already do it, STOP. If you haven’t, don’t ever do it in the future!

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Staying Safe In The Gym In A Post-Vaccinated World

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It’s important to note that while society is coming back to normal, precautions are still necessary to keep us safe when in public. This will still apply when we begin to resume some of the normal life activities that we may have taken for granted beforehand.

This involves learning how to stay safe in the gym, even when many people have been vaccinated (sometimes, as a condition for entry into the establishment itself). That’s why, in this post, we hope to write a guide that can help you take thorough care of yourself while exercising in the public environment, as well as some pointers that we could offer to gyms hoping to increase their numbers of goers.

The more we can talk about the standards we’d like to see implemented, the more we can understand which establishments are worthy of our continual support. Now is a good time to spring clean in that regard, seeing which services you may wish to utilize or change after the world slowly and ploddingly returns to normal.

Alright, let’s get started:

Clean Up Before & After Equipment Use

Staying safe is, of course, the name of the game. This means that simple hygiene practices are still the most effective habits you can work with. Coming to the gym with a pack of antibacterial wipes can help you wipe down equipment before and after use. This can help you simply make sure that the tools you’re using to workout are well kept.

This also includes chalk that you may leave on a barbell, or sweat you may leave on a bench. You may also give the locker you use a once over before you place your equipment in it. Gyms are becoming more interested in providing these small cleaning tools (including the use of antibacterial hand gel), but it’s best to bring your own just in case.

Consider The Gym Rules

Of course, it’s a good idea to follow to the letter the rules put in place by your local gym. This might involve a limit on foot traffic, or limiting the amount of time you can take on a piece of machinery, or perhaps wiping down the well-fitted gym flooring after doing your yoga poses.

It’s best to enquire with the gym beforehand, and of course, we would recommend those who work in gyms to make sure these rules are pronounced and totally understandable beforehand, just so most people can do their best to adhere to these necessary rules. In that respect, you can ensure that most people will clearly understand their responsibilities.

Minimize Time In The Changing Room

If you can help it, it’s generally a good idea to minimize how much time you spend in the gym changing room and locker area right now. This might mean forgoing your shower and coming back home to have one instead, or simply leaving the gym without spending all your time refreshing and getting changed again. 

This means that you can be in and out in the shortest amount of time necessary for a good and healthy workout, without necessarily remaining in an enclosed space with other people. Using the facilities is of course fine, but little tidbits of wisdom, such as bringing your own full flask instead of filling it at the water station can really help. This way, even if vaccinated, you can lessen the chances of putting yourself at undue risk.

Go At Less Frequented Times

Of course, another way to better protect yourself and other gym-goers is to frequent the gym at less-visited times. Now, it’s true to say that this can differ based on exactly what the rules are in your area and country, and if remote work is still something that many people are having to adhere to. In general, however, around 9-12 gyms are at their quietest, as well as certain allowances being made for the very early morning and late evening.

If you have a schedule that permits this, then it’s not hard to see how scheduling your workouts in this way can be helpful. It might even be, if you plan to, that building your own home gym piece by piece can help subvert and renew this necessity for good. In that respect, you’re sure to decrease the amount of time you need to spend in your local gym, at least for a time.

With this advice, we hope you can remain safe in the gym, even in a post-vaccinated world.

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Healthy Family: 4 Habits You Should Teach Your Kids for Better Health

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Nothing reassures parents more than knowing even when they’re absent; their kids can take care of themselves and remain healthy. As a parent, your kids look up to you; they pick up on your habits. What you teach your kids today plays a vital role in their future development. Therefore, it is essential to teach them how to take care of themselves as early as possible. Additionally, explain to your kids why these habits are vital to prevent power struggles and become their second nature. Here are some of the habits you should teach your kids for better health.

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Skincare

From a young age, your kids should learn how to protect their skin from the sun and other harmful environmental elements. Teach them how to take baths and apply safe products to their skin. Teach your kids to moisturize, avoid popping pimples, and take care of cuts and wounds. If you notice your kids’ skin turning pink, it’s an indication they’re getting sunburned and need to learn to take care of themselves while out in the sun. Teach them to apply sunscreen with SPF 30, wear protective clothing, and stay in the shade to prevent the possibility of getting skin cancer in the future.

Dental care

Although milk teeth eventually come off, it’s necessary to teach your kids how to take care of their teeth at a young age, so it grows into a habit even when they acquire permanent teeth. Until the age of eight, you can help in cleaning their teeth, then teach them how to do it regularly. Be firm with when your kids should brush their teeth, for example, in the morning and before bedtime, and do it together for them to get used to it. Make a habit of visiting https://sunrisedentalstudio.com/ regularly for checkups to keep their teeth healthy.

Healthy eating habits

What your kids consume now affects their entire life. Prepare healthy meals for your kids, consisting of fruits, vegetables, proteins, whole grains, natural oils, and ensure they hydrate with enough water. Sugar is among the most addictive substances. It causes obesity that leads to other life-threatening diseases; reduce its intake. In addition, limit their consumption of highly processed foods and beverages with added sugars like sodas.  

Washing hands regularly

Washing hands is a simple act, but it can save your kids and the entire family from harmful germs that cause infections. It’s evident with the COVID-19 virus how vital it is to wash your hands regularly. Explain to your kids the importance of cleaning their hands and the kind of occasions when they should do so. These can be before and after meals, after playing, leaving the bathroom, blowing their noses, or being outside and touching surfaces. Finally, teach them hand washing techniques; you can make it fun by singing. Explain that when there’s no access to water, they can always use hand sanitizers.

As a parent, it is your responsibility to help your kids develop healthily. Teach them healthy habits like brushing teeth regularly, skincare, and make them their daily practices. Be a good role model and avoid bad eating habits that your kids can pick up on.

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3 Ways To Tell If Your Doctor Is Right For You

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Your doctor is a very important figure in your life, no matter the status of your health. Whether you have chronic illnesses that require constant attention, or you rarely visit the doctor, you need to know that your GP (General Practitioner) is there for you when you need them the most.

Finding a doctor you trust takes time. While we all want to intrinsically trust doctors, sometimes your current GP just isn’t a good fit for you. 

Let’s take a look at three ways to tell if your doctor is right for you!

  1. Your communication styles match

Doctors all have the same amount of training in order to be qualified, but that doesn’t mean they are all the same. Doctors are only human after all, meaning that their ways of communicating to their patients will vary based on their personality.

Some doctors communicate bluntly and directly, getting straight to the facts, while others have a more measured, empathetic approach. Whichever style suits you, you should make sure that the doctor you see regularly can communicate in a way that makes you feel comfortable. Visiting the doctor is a vulnerable situation, meaning that you want to be treated in the way you would treat others in that scenario.

  1. Your doctor is up to date on your conditions and is ready to listen

If you have specific health concerns, such as endometriosis or PCOS in women, you might want to find a general practitioner who has specialized knowledge of these conditions. It can help to feel as if you are in the presence of a true expert, although of course, all doctors are highly trained to deal with a wide range of health issues.

In addition, if your doctor is not fully aware of all your symptoms or side effects, it is good to know that they are ready to listen to your experiences. Ultimately, your visits with your doctor and the subsequent treatment should be a collaborative effort; your ideal doctor should listen to you and your concerns with care.

  1. You feel comfortable opening up about your concerns.

Speaking of listening, it is crucial that you feel comfortable opening up to your doctor about any and all health concerns you have. Some of these could be a little embarrassing to discuss, so having a GP who you trust to listen empathetically is very important. There is no point in visiting a doctor if you are going to conceal your true concerns.

Have you had a problem with your doctor?

As we said before, doctors are human – meaning that they occasionally make mistakes that could have dire consequences. If you have had an issue with your doctor, you should learn more about legal action or the complaints process before you act.

To sum up…

If you are considering switching doctors to someone who suits you better, why not use this guide to help you find a doctor whose personality and expertise match your needs? If you have had issues with your doctor, click the above link (learn more) to find help on this subject!

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4 Simple Habits To Maintain Good Health

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Committing to a healthy lifestyle is one of the most meaningful gifts that you can give to yourself. By taking good care of your health, you can serve as a role model to those around you. It is the goal of every individual to be happy and healthy, despite their age. Maintaining good health can decrease your likelihood of developing certain conditions such as injuries, stroke, heart disease, and cancers. 

There are many different ways to achieve and maintain good health. They include the following;

Eat a Healthy and Balanced Diet

Our body needs food to stay functional and strong. However, the wrong food choices can be the poison that incapacitates and destroys your body slowly. Food’s impact on your body is determined by what you eat and how often you eat it. 

The common misconception is that vegetables and fruits are the only constituents of a healthy diet. However, maintaining a healthy diet entails establishing a balance between the key food groups, including fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. It is vital to stay away from unhealthy processed foods which may be filling your body with excess fats and harmful toxins. 

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Get Regular Exercise

Regular exercise can help prevent health complications such as diabetes, heart disease, colon cancer, and stroke. It can also help to treat high blood pressure, depression, and osteoporosis. An exercise routine can help you keep your weight under control and leave you feeling better emotionally. 

Make the deliberate effort to work out at least three to four times a week. You can make achieving your activity goals easier by selecting the activities you enjoy, such as walking, yoga, or swimming.

Maintain Proper Personal Hygiene

One of the easiest ways to maintain a healthy body is by keeping it clean. Proper personal hygiene helps to ensure good health by eliminating any bacteria and pathogens that may be lying around in your hair, skin, or mouth. This, in turn, helps prevent infections such as dermatitis, UTIs, dental cavities, and many more. 

Practice oral hygiene by brushing your teeth twice daily. If you have any issues with your oral health, such as bleeding gums, bad breath, or cavities, visit your favorite local dentists as soon as possible.  Ensure that you also take a shower or bath at least once daily and change into clean clothes. You might be surprised at the significant impact these simple hygiene practices have on your overall health. 

Protect Your Skin

Excessive sun exposure can cause skin cancer. Therefore, it is vital to limit the time you spend in the sun and ensure to wear protective clothing such as sunglasses or a hat whenever you anticipate spending a significant amount of time outside. 

Additionally, ensure to apply sunscreen to any exposed areas such as your face and hands for UV protection. Bear in mind that the use of sunscreen should extend all year round, and not only in summer. You should also avoid using tanning booths and sunbathing as much as possible. 

Every individual should aim to stay as healthy as they possibly can. Consider incorporating the above strategies and activities into your routine to achieve good health. 

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Maintaining Health In The Modern World: 8 Commonly Overlooked Issues

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Nothing in this life is more important than our health. And the pandemic has certainly underlined this fact. As such, millions of people are now paying greater attention to their physical and mental wellbeing than ever before. While this is fantastic news, the vast majority will fall into the common traps. If you are eager to maintain your health, it’s imperative that you put the right preparations in place.

Learn to focus on each of the eight key features below, and you will notice a significant improvement with short and long-term effects. Let’s get started. 

1. Sleep Quality

A good night’s sleep is the foundation of physical and mental health. As such, most people who are determined to unlock a better life will naturally try to increase the duration. However, quality is just as important as quantity. The body needs to reach the REM stage to unlock the full benefits. This includes stress hormone regulation and improvements for your physical appearance. Therefore, you should be eager to invest in the best mattress and bed sheets.

When coupled with avoiding screens before bed and actually allowing your body to drift off, the rewards are huge. You will finally start and end each day in style.

2. Fitness Alignment

Whether looking to lose weight, tone up or simply keep your organs in good health doesn’t matter. Fitness will play a central role in the healthy living strategy. Nonetheless, a lot of people cause unnecessary harm or experience limited results. This could be due to ignoring what the body tells them. Or it might be a result of following a generic plan that isn’t linked to what you want to achieve or your current fitness levels or limitations.

Aside from getting fitter, it will enable you to avoid the injuries that would cause a lot of negative results. Prevention is always the best form of protection.

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3. Suitable Diets

Alongside fitness, you will be eager to get your diet under control. While following a nutrition plan that’s set out by an expert is a good starting point, it might not necessarily be the best move. As with fitness, any strategy should be matched to your needs. Taking food intolerance tests is a very wise move. Meanwhile, you should be sure to take your height, weight, body type, and activity levels into account. This will yield far better benefits.

Healthy but unsuitable diets are still better than unhealthy habits. But if you are looking to gain the best health rewards, tailoring your strategies will make all the difference.

4. Financial Insecurities

Mental health is just as important as physical wellness. Given that money worries are the most common source of stress, financial instability simply won’t do. While confirming that your income outweighs your outgoings is vital, it’s not the only key step to success. Retirement savings should be a priority while long term care insurance should be put in place too. Without those safety nets, a single unforeseen circumstance could spell disaster.

Conversely, the knowledge that your finances are in good health should have a telling influence on your mental wellness. For many years to come.

5. Life Vulnerabilities

Staying with the topic of mental health, the knowledge that something could go wrong is often as bad as something actually happening. So, leaving yourself in a vulnerable position is simply not an option. Home security is an area that needs your full attention. Adding CCTV and video doorbells will have a telling influence. Investing in better door locks and window locks should also feature high on the checklist of jobs to do.

In today’s world, digital risks are equally important to tackle. It aids your mental health with immediate results. And, crucially, prevents the need to deal with any resulting issues.

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6. Postural Problems

Bad posture is one of the most common issues to impact people in this modern era of office working. We spend hours slouched over computer desks or on the sofa. Wearing supportive posture correctors will help reverse the damage. Meanwhile, you must take the time to get measured for your underwear as ill-fitting clothes can cause unnecessary strain. A standing desk for the workplace is another great option. Not least because it also aids productivity.

Of course, practicing yoga or other exercises that actively make you feel more supple will play a positive role. The key is to act now before you pass the point of no return.

7. Social Inadequacies

Human interactions are the nucleus of a happy life. Unfortunately, the last 18 months have forced millions to abandon social interactions due to the pandemic. Now is the time to make up for lost time with days out, social gatherings, and other activities. However, you should also use this opportunity to review existing friendships. Cutting ties may seem harsh. But if it enables you to unlock a better version of yourself, it’s certainly worthwhile.

Good social habits are great for your emotional wellbeing and can also slow cognitive decline in later life. You’d be a fool to miss out.

8. No Rest

This post started with a focus on daily rest via a good night’s sleep. In the hectic modern world, it’s equally important to take regular breaks to recharge the batteries. A few days out for a road trip, city break, or staycation can make a world of difference. Aside from the obvious mental rewards, a chance to relax will yield a plethora of physical health rewards. Better still, you will be ready to return to normality in a far stronger position.

When used to complement the other steps mentioned above, enjoying a healthier and happier life is assured. It’s the least you deserve.

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The Final Word 

Starting a new healthy living routine requires a conscious effort to improve your life. Therefore, you should not settle for anything less than the best results. If avoiding those common pitfalls will keep you on the right track, you must not ignore this part of the process. Once it becomes second nature, you’ll never look back.

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Common Health Issues That You Should Try To Avoid

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If you are worried about experiencing health issues, then you need to get on top of your lifestyle, and fast. It’s true to say that there are some things that you are not going to be able to avoid as you have no control over them. But, there are others that you can avoid if you make some lifestyle changes and be careful with what you are doing. In this article, we are going to be looking at some of the common health issues that you should try to avoid, so keep reading down below if you would like to find out more.

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Back Pain

The first thing that we are going to talk about is back pain. Now, there are some cases where back pain is not avoidable, but in others it is. For example, your back can start to hurt if you turn into somewhat of a couch potato, and don’t do any regular exercise. This happens because the muscles aren’t being used, so they end up becoming stiff. As such, when you do decide to move again or do something that is slightly more strenuous than usual, your back is going to hurt. There is no need to go to a chiropractor for this as there isn’t going to be much that you can do, and these professions are for more serious issues than stiff muscles.

All you really have to do is continue to exercise gently and build up your strength again. Your muscles will become less stiff over time, and the pain will go when this happens.   

Obesity

Another big problem is obesity. It’s a huge problem right now and it needs to be stopped because it is extremely dangerous for the health of the individual. You are at greater risk for things like diabetes and heart disease, neither of which are pleasant and should be avoided at all costs. If you think you are obese, you can weigh yourself and check on a BMI chart, or consult your doctor. 

Don’t worry, because there are ways to manage this. All you have to do is be careful with the food that you are eating, the portion sizes you are having and how much you are exercising. If you are dedicated to sorting the problem, it can be done.

Tobacco Use

Finally tobacco use is terrible for your lungs, and has been linked to issues such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and other breathing conditions. If you have never smoked tobacco, or you don’t now, don’t start because all it takes is once. If you are smoking, then we recommend seeing your doctor about some of the options you have when it comes to quitting. 

We hope that you have found this article helpful, and now see some of the common health issues that you should try to avoid. It’s not always easy to do so, and it might require quite a dramatic lifestyle change, but if you are determined enough, you will get there. We wish you the very best of luck, and hope that you end up seeing the results that you are looking for.

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