Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of diseases. Most of the common illnesses in the contemporary world is lifestyle related. Be it the increasing number of patients of osteoporosis or obesity, our lifestyle is to be blamed at large. 

So, what can be done? If you care for your health and want to live a satisfied life, here is a quick list of things to keep in mind to maintain a healthy lifestyle:

1. Choose smart life over smart phone - Forget smartphone and make a switch to a smart life

  • Go out and play more
  • Laugh a lot
  • Have fun
  • Meet new people and make new friends

2. Find your energy & Seek your energy within

  • Achieve a perfect work-home balance
  • Acing a healthy body & mind
  • Short walks between work
  • Do regular meditation

3. Look at yourself - Be on top of your game

  • Each body is different, so make personalised goals for your body
  • Understand your body type
  • Monitor the key bio-markers in blood
  • Designs a workout plan and diet thats just right for you

4. Have an active day - Fuel up for an active day

  • Have a healthy, balanced meal
  • Get 7 to 8 hours of good sleep every day
  • Say no to junk food, packaged juice and processed food
  • Switch to greens
  • Drink more water, avoid soda
  • Switch to natural remedies
  • Use dairy products

5. Play outdoors - Play an active sport every day

  • Stay fit
  • Imbibe team spirit        
  • Learn to overcome challenges
  • Learn to stay focused and calm while facing problems
  • Learn to be result oriented

6. No stress - Everyone’s lifestyle has become sedentary now-a-days due to managing so many things at work. It is important to -

  • Do frequent stretching
  • Walk around while working
  • Exercise to keep your vitals check
  • Try to reduce your stress

7. Make & manage your time - So while your child is sleeping,

  • Exercise
  • Prepare a meal
  • Have a favorite snack
  • Read a book
  • Take a nap yourself

8. Laughter is the best medicine - Laugh to stay young forever! To have a long and healthy life: 

  • Stay youthful at heart
  • Laugh more
  • Keep positive attitude

9. Old is gold - Lifestyle tips for individuals above 40 yrs

  • After the age of 40, your metabolism slows down. It is recommended to eat light & balanced diet that easy to digest
  • Do regular workouts like - Bicycling, Jogging or Weight lifting

10. Follow the secrets to a happy life

  • Maintain normal body weight
  • Control alcohol intake
  • Do not smoke or drink
  • Sleep adequately

In conclusion, some quick key points to remember:

  • Fresh air over smoke
  • Home cooked meal over junk food
  • Keep some time of your day for your loved ones 

    So, start your New Year with a promise to adapt a healthy lifestyle. Besides setting a healthy routine, it is also important to get regular health check-ups to make sure 'All Izz well'. You can book customized health packages & lab tests on practo.com.  

    Stay healthy! Stay blessed!