Samuel Okoruwa
You probably have a bucket list of things you want to achieve in 2020 from new goals to plans for the future. In order to succeed in your endeavours, however, you have to be in the right state of health. After all, health is wealth. And there’s no better way to enter a new year than knowing what you have to do to stay on a healthy path and boost your daily performance.
Read on to discover the simple things you can do stay hale and hearty in 2020
Cut down on sugar and drink more water
It is common knowledge that excess sugar can be harmful for your health. Yet, it is quite hard to stay of sugar considering the fact that most soft drinks, energy drinks, and soda contain a high amount of it. Sugary drinks have been linked to diabetes, gout disease, and obesity. Instead of such drinks, drink more water to stay hydrated.
Get more active
Sitting has been dubbed “the new smoking”. This is due to the number of diseases that prolong sitting has been tied to. Sitting for too long has been linked to cancer, cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes, and back problems. Try to avoid sitting for too long without standing up to stretch and walk around. Get more active and even if you cannot exercise everyday, find some simple movements to do. In a nutshell, any movement is better than nothing.
Get enough sleep
People who don’t get enough sleep have a higher chance of developing heart disease, diabetes, stroke, obesity, and many other illnesses. Good sleep helps to boost brain function and maintain several bodily functions. Try slipping into bed as early as possible every night so you can alway wake up feeling refreshed and healthy.
Wash your hands
With the emergence of contagious deadly diseases like Ebola and Lassa fever within the last few years, the importance of washing your hands cannot be overemphasised. When washing, make sure to scrub your palms, the backs of your hands, and under your nails for at least 20 seconds. At least, you will be cutting down your risks of catching any contagious bug in the air.
Consult your doctor
Of course, there’s no specified time frame for how often you should see your doctor. However, anywhere from annually to three years is ideal for check up. Doing this can help you catch any disease early enough when they are easy to treat and cure. Also spare some time for tests like cholesterol checks, mammograms, and prostate cancer screenings.
Take things easy
With a new year approaching, it’s easy to get caught up in the process of achieving goals like losing weight, building your career, or travelling to a new country. Whatever your goals are, break them into small achievable ones and work on them one after the other. Don’t try to take on too many challenges at once and take out time to relax when you’ve been working.
Give priority to your mental health
Your state of your mental health is just as important as your physical wellbeing. A poor mental state can cause you a lot of problems in the long run. This is why it is important that you take the necessary steps to remain in the right state of mind. In 2020, try to surround yourself with positive people, take up the practice of meditation, challenge your negative beliefs, and constantly improve yourself.
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