Live a healthy life

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While wanting to live a long and healthy life, there are things that can be modified as well as things that can't. While you couldn't choose your genes, you can make choices that will reduce your health risks and possibly add years to life. For that you need to take care of your body and cherish it. There is a wide range of factors for health.

 Environmental factors play a crucial role. Sometimes the environment alone is enough to affect health. Other times, an environmental trigger can cause illness in a person who is genetically influenced.

Sleeping less than seven hours might have negative effects for body. Getting an adequate amount of sleep is important to give your body a chance to restore and revitalise. Not only does it recharge the "batteries" but it also attends to all of the metabolic functions a body needs, such as getting rid of wastes, regenerating old cells, and repairing the cell damage.

Exercise is commonly the neglected part of daily routine. People stress about diet and work but often forget about exercise, which is a key factor for a healthy lifestyle. It benefits the functioning of heart, better circulation, reduction in cholesterol level and better ability to deal with stress. Strength training helps build and maintain muscle mass which is what absorbs energy first when performing tasks.

According to the WHO, the higher a person's socioeconomic status (SES), the  most likely they are to enjoy good health, a good education, a well-paid job, afford good healthcare when their health is threatened. People with a lower socioeconomic status are more likely to experience stresses related to daily living, such as financial difficulties, marital disruption, and unemployment, as well as social factors, such as marginalization and discrimination. All these add to the risk of poor health.

Lastly is happiness which is core factor for a healthy lifestyle. If you are unhappy your mind will be distracted all day long and be preoccupied all time giving no space to other things. Dream big to achieve big and be happy all the time, this will help you get a better grip of situation and support to stand straight and confident. Those who are happy are least likely to suffer from insomnia or suffer from depression or any other disorder.

Have a great day and be confident !!