15 SIMPLE HACKS TO BOOST YOUR HEALTH
The world is full of hacks these days. Work efficiency hacks.
Relationship hacks. Dog grooming hacks. Fitness hacks.
And of course, health hacks, which may be the most
important of all. After all, everything actually revolves around your
health.
Your health is rarely impacted by single events. It’s the little things
each day that maintain or destroy your health.
Boost your health with these simple tips:
1. Try intermittent fasting. The human body wasn’t designed
to deal with a constant stream of calories. Our ancient
ancestors certainly didn’t have the luxury of three meals a
day, plus snacks! An 8-hour eating window each day is
plenty, and many experts advocate significantly less than
that for adults.
2. Bodyweight exercises. You can get a great
workout at home without any equipment. If
you can’t even do a single push up, stand at
the bottom of the stairs and place your hand
on an appropriate step. If you’re really out of
shape, lie flat on your back on your floor and
stand back up. Repeat. Repeat.
3. Have a piece of dark chocolate each day. Dark chocolate is
delicious and has numerous health benefits. It can be a
great way to finish your evening meal or as a special treat.
4. Use smaller plates. Studies show that using a smaller plate
leads to eating less. If you wish to cut calories, this is an
easy trick that works, as long as you don’t go back for
seconds or thirds because the plate is smaller.
5. Take a cold shower. Hot showers feel good, but there’s not
much else you can say about them. However, a cold shower
has many benefits. Lower stress levels, better immune
response, increased tolerance to pain, and weight-loss
can all be yours for a few minutes of misery each day.
6. Move around at least once each hour. Give
yourself a break each hour and move around for
at least 5-10 minutes. It’s good for you, and you’ll
get more work done by taking regular breaks.
7. Challenge your brain each day. Spend some
time each day working your brain. For example,
learn something new, play chess, do a
crossword puzzle, or learn a foreign language.
8. Laugh. Laughing is good for your mind
and your body. Stream a funny movie,
read some jokes, or talk to a funny
friend.
9. Stretch. While you’re watching that
funny movie, get on the floor and do
some stretches. You’ll feel better and
make yourself more resistant to injury.
10.Get sufficient sleep. You can’t be healthy if you’re not
getting enough sleep. Experts recommend 7-8 hours each
night.
11. Eat your vegetables. Most vegetables are full of vitamins
and minerals and low in calories. High levels of nutrition
with minimal calories will boost your health and reduce your
waistline. It’s hard to overeat if you’re eating a lot of
vegetables.
12.Use fruit for dessert. Fruit is nutritious, but most fruits are
also high in sugar. Use fruit as a way to finish your meal and
avoid less healthy dessert options.
13.Avoid screens before bed. By the end of the day, you’ve
already spent plenty of time looking at computer, TV, and
smartphone screens. Give your brain a break, and you’ll
sleep better.
14.Keep a journal. A journal can reduce stress and boost
mental health. Writing in a journal can be a great way to end
your day.
15.Drink more coffee and green tea. Both have been shown to
provide a ton of health benefits.
There are simple things you can do each day to enhance your
health. It’s important to recognize just how important your
health is. There are plenty of examples in the news every single
day of people that are suffering from illness.
While you can’t avoid every injury and sickness, there are many
things you can do to put the odds in your favor. A little self-care
for your health each day adds up to a lot of health benefits.