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Published on April 6, 2021. EST READ TIME: 3 minutes

Today’s life is all about running around and chasing dreams. We ignore health in the race of becoming successful, which is the sad truth. But for all of us to understand the importance of Health, WHO has regarded 7 April as World health day. The World Health Organization created this day to spread awareness about global health issues. It brings focus to child care and mental health as well. It was started in 1950.

While there is a dedicated day for health, we should try to make every day a healthy day as it’s highly said ‘health is wealth’. This World Health day, make sure you adopt various healthy practices which can be helpful in the long run and can, in turn, lead to a healthy lifestyle.

1. Include more whole foods into your diet

Whole foods like whole grains, fibrous fruits and vegetables, nuts, lentils, and more are key to a healthy lifestyle. Not only do these foods aid in improving longevity, but they also help with maintaining or losing weight. Fibre is essential for a healthy gut and adequate digestion. The more you incorporate whole foods into your diet, the more benefits you will see trickle beyond your physical health. For instance, a diet of whole foods is also known to aid in regulating one’s mood. This resolution is more realistic than simply ‘eating healthier because it works on a sliding scale. It is easy to act on resolutions that build up a habit gradually rather than jumping straight into a lifestyle change altogether.

2. Understand your favourite physical activity

Physical activity is essential when it comes to your well-being. Exercise can often seem daunting or frustrating. However, it will only feel that way if one looks at it as a task rather than a time to play and re-energize oneself. Understand your favourite kind of physical activity so that you can be well equipped for consistency in the new year. Resolutions are all about being consistent, so the sooner you figure out where your preference for exercise — be it in powerlifting or football, you will enjoy it. This resolution is far better than simply trying to ‘exercise more’ because it helps you find the means of exercise you love.

3. Aim for sufficient sleep

Sleeping well and enough is rare in today’s world, where screens dominate lifestyles and significantly affect the average person’s circadian rhythm. Quality sleep involves deep sleep, and Rapid Eye Movement sleep recommended phases within eight-hour phases for most people. Deep sleep is tough to wake up from and is essential for repairing one’s body tissues, boosting one’s immune function, and the build-up of energy for the next day.

4. Practice more mindfulness

In a world that is constantly flooded with a stimulus, being scatterbrained becomes the default for many. A distracted brain is not only unproductive but also unhappy. Mindfulness is the state of being present or be in the moment, no matter the task one is carrying out. Mindfulness need not be daily meditation at a fixed slot. Instead, it looks like a deeper awareness of one’s experiences throughout the day. From taking a walk to talking on the phone with a friend, mindfulness involves being aware of one’s thoughts, feelings, and any sensory experiences that one is experiencing at that moment. This practice has been shown to aid in managing anxiety and depression for an overall healthy lifestyle.

5. Adjust lifestyle for the stage of life you are in

Hormone levels fluctuate with age, and lifestyle choices can cause these fluctuations to become more pronounced. As you begin to grow old, it becomes vital for you to adapt to a healthy lifestyle and make alterations in it wherever possible. In case you experience any changes in the body, don’t ignore it; make sure you take note of the signs and consult a doctor if need be.

This World Health day, make the most of it by making health your priority. This pandemic has forced us to make various alterations in our lifestyle. We have undertaken various activities to adjust to the pandemic and survive it. As times have changed, it’s essential to embrace a healthy life and make every day a healthy day.

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