Here are 10 health tips to live by that can give you a long and prosperous life.
1. Move More
Make it a daily challenge to find ways to move your body.
2. Cut Fat
Avoid the obvious such as fried foods, burgers and other fatty meats (i.e. pork, bacon, ham, salami, ribs and sausage).
3. Quit Smoking
The jury is definitely in on this verdict.
4. Reduce Stress
Easier said than done, stress busters come in many forms.
5. Protect Yourself from Pollution
If you can’t live in a smog-free environment, at least avoid smoke-filled rooms, high traffic areas, breathing in highway fumes and exercising near busy thoroughfares.
6. Wear Your Seat Belt
Buckle down and buckle up.
7. Floss Your Teeth
Recent studies make a direct connection between longevity and teeth flossing.
8. Avoid Excessive Drinking
It can cause health problems such as liver and kidney disease and cancer.
9. Keep a Positive Mental Outlook
Thought for the day: You can’t be unhappy when you’re smiling or singing.
10. Choose Your Parents Well
The link between genetics and health is a powerful one.