Habits
make you who you are. More specifically, your health and your habits are deeply
interlinked. If you cultivate good habits, your health will reap the benefits,
which in turn will help you live a long, prosperous and fulfilling life.
Sadly,
in today’s fast-paced world, bad habits outnumber the good ones. Unhealthy
activities and habits are becoming the norm. More importantly, many people will
either ignore the presence of these unhealthy habits or will try to defend them.
Instead, let’s look at some of the most prevalent bad habits which negatively
affect your health so as to avoid them as much as possible.
Bad habits which damage your
health
1. Skipping breakfast: After a long period of rest, your
body has very little energy left. This makes eating a proper breakfast highly
important. Sadly, many people skip breakfast in order to save time. This means
that you will feel lethargic the entire day. The lack of food will impair
memory recall and retention while gradually leading to weight gain.
2. Having poor posture: Many people think that “good
posture” only applies while one is sitting. Irrespective of whether you are
sitting or standing, maintaining good posture is vital for maintaining the
general health of the musculoskeletal structure. So, try to observe yourself
every 30 minutes to see whether your neck and back are in alignment. Make sure
that there is no strain on your arms and legs.
3. Eating junk food: Junk food is unhealthy because
firstly, it is not rich in nutrients, and secondly it is known to be addictive.
Unlike healthy food, junk food can be found at every street corner. Eating such
food increases the risk of suffering from Diabetes, heart disease, high blood
pressure and other severe conditions.
4. Consuming too little water: Dehydration is the state where
the body does not get adequate water. This damages all the biological processes
which depend on the presence of water, such as blood circulation or digestion.
Thus, you should drink at least 8 glasses of water every day. No matter where
you go, carry a small water bottle with you and keep yourself hydrated.
5. Living a stressful life: An unhappy lifestyle full of
anxiety, worry and stress is a recipe for disaster. Stress negatively affects
your blood sugar level, immunity, digestion and cholesterol level. If you feel
exposed to a lot of stress every day, then you need to identify the sources of
stress in your life. This can help you reduce their influence or eliminate them
altogether.
6. Smoking cigarettes: The smoke coming out of a
cigarette is a toxic mix of various harmful chemicals. Smoking regularly damages the delicate airways in the lungs and
increases the risk of cancer. It also disrupts the body’s ability to manage
blood pressure. Millions of people around the world die from smoking-related
complications every year. The scientific view is clear: you should avoid
smoking if you want to lead a healthy life.
7. Drinking alcohol: Regular consumption of alcohol
disturbs your physical and mental balance. Many people use alcoholic drinks as
a way to relax after a hard day’s work. However, the long-term harmful effects
of alcohol are well documented by researchers. The liver, heart, kidneys and
other organs of the body are damaged by alcohol, leading to liver failure,
heart disease, gout and even death.
8. Not getting enough sleep: In today’s hectic lifestyle, it
is sleep which pays the price. Many people decide to stay past their bedtime in
order to watch TV, browse the web or watch a film. Moreover, they don’t
maintain a strict sleeping schedule. This disrupts the body’s circadian rhythm
and leads to low-quality sleep, which in turn reduces immune alertness and
increases blood cholesterol.
By
Khalid Md. Saifullah
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