On the occasion of World Health Day, which is celebrated on April 7 every year, a group of specialists from the Quirón Hospital Group have offered a series of recommendations to improve our daily lives and lead healthier lifestyles, away from the bad practices acquired with the contemporary world. These recommendations have to do with physical exercise, diet and disease prevention.
Prevention and early detection are vital to avoid ailments or, once suffered, to treat them in time to minimize damage. Avoiding a series of activities can mean the absence of stress, which despite being one of the great evils of our time, throughout history has always been linked to human beings. Doing without stimulating substances, taking care of your diet by reducing fats and the amount of sugar and salt, as well as recommended practices such as sleeping well or breathing calmly help to prevent stress, also known as “bad stress”.
Other activities to live better
Keeping our mind active is vital, according to the specialists of the Quirón Hospital Group, to combat brain deterioration. Professionals advise avoiding routine and passive activities such as excessive television viewing, and advocate encouraging daily reading and writing to delay neuronal aging. Sleep is also a fundamental factor in the maintenance of our well-being, since not sleeping well or sleeping too little and poorly can cause fatigue, drowsiness, memory problems or depression. It also increases the risk of some diseases, such as cardiovascular disease.
Healthy smiles
The professionals of the Quirón Hospital Group recommend that there should not be a single day without a smile. Laughing generates relief against stress and anxiety, every time we do it we release endorphins and generate emotions such as joy, enthusiasm or satisfaction.
Another important factor is to never wait until you are thirsty to drink a glass of water. Drinking water is not fattening, and on the contrary, it is not slimming when consumed in large quantities. These myths must be banished. It is also vital to avoid a sedentary lifestyle by exercising for 10 minutes a day, which is enough to prevent the pain caused by the absence of sport and reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.