Keep Your Body in Shape and Live a Healthier Life

Live a healthier life with a healthy diet, regular exercise, manage stress, keep a positive attitude, and most of all avoid smoking and drinking that causes major illnesses.


Regular Exercise.  Atleast 30 minutes of physical activity can help body fit such as a brisk walk,jogging,swimming,cycling, using the stairs  instead of elevator.  Regular exercise keep the heart healthy and keep the body physically fit to maintain energy.

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Get enough Sleep.   Having not enough sleep can cause  the person to not mentally alert and has a low mood level affecting activities during the day.


Healthy Diet.  Eat balanced diet with low fat and salt.

Stop Smoking.  According to the 1962 study conducted by Royal College of Physicians in London , smoking causes lung cancer and bronchitis. And in 1982, it was confirmed and concluded that smoking is a major cause of the lung, larynx, oral cavity, and esophagus. It also contributes in the development of cancers of the bladder, pancreas, and kidney. Other diseases can be acquired are emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

The people who do not smoke but are expose to smokers are affected by the so called, secondhand smoke. It can causes disease and premature death in children especially infants as well as in adult. Diseases linked to second hand smoke are acute respiratory infections, ear problems, sever asthma. It has an immediate effects on the cardiovascular system of an adult.

Moderate drinking or do not drink alcohol at all.  Drinking is also linked to different diseases such as hypertension, heart disease, liver disease and brain damage especially for heavy drinkers.

Manage Stress.   Most all of us experience stress at times and many illnesses are considered stress related.  It is important to know what causes our stress and how to manage it.    Keep stress under control by taking breaks from daily activities, sleep 6-8 hours to help regenerate body cells to regain strength, do something that makes you happy or feel relaxed such as certain hobbies that you are interested or have a massage.  Lack of sleep can cause fatigue and the body immune system weakens which can easily acquire illnesses.

Keep a Cheerful and Positive Attitude.  The body needs to be healthy so as the emotional, mental and spiritual aspects.  Many illnesses are considered causes of emotional problems and depression