Health Tips

The best kind of wealth you can have is health and we can all stay healthy throughout our years just by following a few simple steps.

Have a look at some basic health tips that can help enrich your life below.

Teenagers


Teenagers tend to take their health for granted until something goes wrong. Here are some often-overlooked habits that teenagers should take to heart in order to stay healthy:

Breakfast

It's not called the "most important meal" of the day for nothing. Starting the day with a proper meal is vital as it provides the body and brain with energy and nutrients after an overnight fast.

Exercise

Exercising works wonders for anyone, no matter what age. It improves heart rate, drains lymph nodes, promotes better blood circulation and increases serotonin levels. Serotonin is a feel-good hormone produced by the body to help overcome depression.

Sleep

It may seem that teens are still able to perform well daily with very little sleep, but in fact, they require more sleep than any other age group. This is because teenagers are at their growing stage and having at least 8 hours of sleep is important to help their bodies adapt to change, as well as to repair their heart and blood vessels.

Young Working Adults


Living healthy for young working adults isn't an easy thing to do these days because of their hectic lifestyles. Here are some simple health tips that can help:

A good breakfast

We can't stress enough about the importance of breakfast. Starting the day with a proper meal is vital as it provides the body and brain with energy and nutrients after an overnight fast.

More water

As simple as it sounds, we should be drinking at least 6-8 glasses of water a day. Water is responsible for digestion, absorption, circulation, transporting nutrients throughout the body, creating our saliva and maintaining our body's temperature.

Enough sleep

Sleep is important for us to stay healthy especially when we have to maintain a balance between family, work and friends. It helps us boost our immune system and keeps our body in good working order.

Senior Citizens


Moving into the golden years can be enjoyable if you remain healthy. Here are some tips to stay healthy in your senior years:

Hobby

Having a hobby like cooking or gardening is good because it not only gives you a sense of purpose but also provides you with physical health benefits. A hobby also helps to keep you mentally active.

Light exercise

A simple routine like going for morning/evening walks or even stretching exercises helps improve your flexibility and health. Other benefits may include faster recovery from illness, reduced risk of chronic disease and better coping with existing medical problems.

Avoid alcohol and smoking

Alcohol consumption puts an extra burden on the liver because older people process alcohol less effectively. Smoking is generally bad for anyone regardless of age. However, for older people, the effects of smoking on their respiratory and circulatory systems can be fatal.