Your Health and You!!!

Happy new year! Yes, it's a new year again, 2016. You sure have new aspirations, resolutions and expectations. But don't forget that only in good health can you achieve a thing.
Your health is you, I mean you, you reading this. Each decision you make takes its toll on you. Thus, focus should be directed towards health promotion & maintenance, and prevention of diseases, which are all embedded in "HEALTHY LIFESTYLE"
Healthy lifestyle is a major contributor to preventing health problems such as diabetes, heart problems, obesity, hypertension, and even cancer.
Yes, the following tips may not be strange to you. But it's time to stop 'just knowing' and start 'doing' to keep healthy.
Personal hygiene:- sounds weird right? Daily good bath rids you of dirts & bacteria that could cause infection. Tooth brushing, hand washing, clean clothes, and other hygienic practices are equally important.
Exercise daily:- you necessarily don't have to go to a gym. Minimum of 30 minutes brisk walking or jogging will do a lot of good to your heart and body.
Eat healthily:- of course many offers here and there, especially during this season. But watch it. Reduce cholesterol as in mayonnaise, saturated fat as in solid oil at room temperature, and salt intake. Vegetables and fruits should take the bulk of your meals. Adequate water instead of caffeinated or carbonated drinks is sure the best.
Limit stress:- yes, there's a lot of stressor out there. But you can watch it. Don't overstress yourself. Set boundaries. Avoid things that upsets you. Spend time with friends and family. Void your worries and be HAPPY.
Rest adequately:- you finish the day's activities at 9pm & you still want to watch film into the night. It's actually not pleasure. Sleep and rest is good for your body just as food is. It sharpens memory, reduces stress hormones and refreshens your mind.
Regular medical checkups:- Don't think it's not really important. Health appraisal will only help improve your health. Don't self-medicate, promptly report health problems and 'follow' medical prescription.
2016 has a lot of good in stock for you. So do yourself a favor by imbibing healthy practices that will help keep you fit. Remember, your health is you, and prevention is far better than cure. Have a blessed year. God bless!