Simple Steps To Healthy Living

Wellness

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By Staff

Friday, December 26, 2008, 11:36

Simple steps can do wonders for your health and life. Researchers at Rush University Medical Center have listed a few steps that could keep your health on check. The following few steps could make you feel a lot better and also improve your outlook to life.

Regular exercises, meditation and breathing techniques can help you beat stress. Listening to soothing music, reading a good book, soaking in hot tub or playing with your pet can be relaxing. According to cardiologist Dr. Annabelle Volgman, director of the Rush Heart Center for Women, "Spending just 30 minutes a day doing something you enjoy can go a long way toward beating the stressors of everyday life,"

Practicing proper oral hygiene can help prevent various diseases and also keep the cavities at bay. A minimum of two minutes should be spend daily for dental care.

According to researchers, cracking a crossword puzzles or doing some good reading may have protective effect on your brain. Playing chess or indulging in to a mentally challenging activity is highly recommended. Regularly engaging your mind may help lower your risk for the dementia associated with Alzheimer's disease," Augustin said.

Small dose of red wine is perfectly safe as proved by recent studies. It is shown that the antioxidants present in the wine helps protect against heart problems, colon cancer, anxiety and depression. It is always advisable to go ahead and indulge in glass of merlot with your nightly meal but over drinking is a big no-no.

The snore cycle should be taken care of, as snoring is as bad for the snorer as it is for the person disturbed. In the most common form of this condition, the airway is blocked, causing the person to stop breathing and wake up repeatedly. It is advisable to treat the snorer with continuous positive airway pressure, which keeps the airway open, results in better sleep for both people.

Never forget to fasten your seatbelt. Even if is a short drive, but a few minutes of precautions will prevent you from being thrown out at the event of crash.

Dr. Austin says, "An ergonomics review can help you avoid neck, back and eye strain," If you work at a computer, look at the ergonomics of your workstation - how you fit and move in your environment.

With the above pointers in mind you are all set to be as fitter than fit and enjoy a nice healthy life.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.