Better Health isn’t just a thing, it’s a way of life. You can not just sit back, relax, and expect it to keep you healthy. You must actively pursue Better Health.
You may be surprised to learn some of the simple and fun ways to help you along your journey. Here are a few interesting health facts you can work into your daily routine.
Enjoying some sunshine in the mornings may help you lose weight.
Researchers at Northwestern University conducted a study that found participants who were exposed to light early in the day had a lower body mass index (BMI). This was true even when the researchers accounted for activity level, caloric intake, sleep timing, age, or season.
Try to get more bright light, either pure sunlight from outdoors or bright light shining indoors, between 8 a.m. and noon. According to the study, roughly 20 to 30 minutes is all it should take to affect your BMI.
Drinking five glasses of water may reduce your chance of having a heart attack.
Staying well-hydrated may be associated with a reduced risk of developing heart failure, according to researchers at the National Institutes of Health. Keep in mind, in 2022 about 1 in every 5 deaths was because of heart disease.
Research has found that drinking at least 40 ounces of water daily can cut the risk of dying from a heart attack by 41 percent for women and 54 percent for men. Being adequately hydrated helps to lower sodium levels which is a precursor to heart failure.
Taking deep breaths can improve overall health and circulation.
Breathing in and out deeply at times throughout the day has many surprising health benefits. The practice of deep breathing helps to relieve anxiety and pain in addition to improving immunity, lowering blood pressure, improving digestion, and increasing energy.
Gardening can be an effective way to build strength throughout your body.
Exercising can look different for everyone. You don’t have to hit the gym or pound the pavement to reap the health benefits of physical activity. You can build muscles and strength without participating in traditional exercises.
One of the best ways to get a workout in is by spending some time in your garden. All that bending, squatting, and lifting are real-life applications of moves you would do in the gym. You will know it was a great workout when you wake up the next morning feeling a little sore.
Drinking a Cup of Coffee Can Help Fight Depression
Your mental health is crucial to your overall health. Give yourself a boost with a cup of joe to start the day! Studies show it can help improve your mood and prevent depression.
The key for this trick is caffeine, so you can get some of these benefits with any of your favorite caffeinated beverages. Caffeine stimulates dopamine production in your brain. That is the chemical responsible for making you feel happy and motivated.
Be careful about how much you are having, though. The Food and Drug Administration says 400mg of caffeine is considered safe for healthy adults, but it does impact everyone differently. According to the Mayo Clinic, there are almost 100 mg of caffeine in an 8 oz cup of coffee.
Proper Sleep Can Help Prevent Disease
Getting the right amount of sleep every night can help keep your mood bright and your mind feeling sharp, but did you know it can also aid in preventing some illnesses?
An appropriate amount of sleep can help lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, heart attack and stroke.
According to the National Institute on Aging, older adults should aim for 7-8 hours of shuteye every night.
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