Tips For A Long Healthy Life
1.Exercise Regularly. This does not mean anything overly strenuous. Something as simple as a daily walk can make a huge impact on your health. Ideally, get at least 30 minutes of exercise three times a week. This should include cardiovascular, stretching and strength training exercises.
2. Eat a Healthy Diet. Proper nutrients allow the body to repair itself easier. Drink at least eight glasses of pure water every day. Limit consumption of caffeine, carbonated drinks, sweets and alochol. Instead substitute with herbal teas, water, juice and healthy snacks.
3. Maintain Good Posture. Are you sitting up straight as you read this? Also remember to bend your knees to lift heavy objects with ease. Let your legs, not your back, take the load.
4. Sleep on Your Back or Side, Never Your Stomach. Avoid sleeping on your stomach, it twists your neck; avoid the fetal position, it reverses your spinal curves.
5. Invest in a Good Chair, Pillow and Mattress. When you think about the amount of time you use these things each day, it's worth it.
6. Stretch Your Spine Before and After Sports. This will also help to loosen up the surrounding muscles. Warm-up and cool-downs are important.
7. Stretch Your Legs and Back After Each Hour of Sitting. Whether in a car or at a desk, stretching regularly will help to keep you from tightening up or injuring yourself further.
8. Never cradle the phone between your neck and shoulder.
There are many "hands-free" devices that can be used to avoid this posture.
9. Do Not Overload Your Backpack, Purse or Wallet. Remember to carry it over both shoulders to balance the load (if possible). Keep your wallet out of your back pocket when sitting, especially when driving.
10. Always wear a helmet when cycling, skating, or snowmobiling