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Think positive
- Having a positive attitude can do wonders for anxiety and overall happiness levels.
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Lift weights
- The benefits of weight training are well known. Plus, according to a study, it takes less than an hour a week of resistance training to reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke by 40 to 70%.
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Go outdoors
- Ideally you should go for at least two hours, but aim to increase your time outdoors when you can. Go for a walk in the park or the beach, for instance.
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Adopt a dog
- Owning one brings you an array of physical and psychological benefits. Plus, you're giving an animal a new home, which is awesome!
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Volunteer
- Volunteer more. Not only will you be helping a good cause, you'll also feel better about your life.
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Take the stairs
- Take the stairs whenever you can, especially if you sit all day at work. This can help boost your metabolism and lower blood pressure.
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Sit up straight
- Beware of your posture: it affects you both physically and mentally. If you spend many hours at a desk, this is definitely a change to take on board.
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Treat others with kindness
- Do a few good deeds, and generally be nice to other people. This can actually increase your lifespan.
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Take more baths
- Bathing more often can have an impact on your stress levels. It also increases blood flow and speeds up your metabolism.
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Ditch cheap sunglasses
- Not only do they not protect your eyes, they can actually be harmful. Your pupils dilate, but you don't have any UV blocking from the cheap lenses.
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Clean your computer/laptop
- Keyboards in particular are teeming with germs, so clean yours with an antibacterial wipe.
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11 / 31 Fotos
Drink coffee
- Coffee can lower your risk of cancer, depression, and diabetes. Just don't drink too much of it!
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Drink more water
- Four to six glasses of water every day is a good start.
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13 / 31 Fotos
Laugh more
- Laughter is the best medicine, remember? It actually lowers risk of death from a number of causes.
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Oral hygiene
- Brush your teeth twice a day and floss. Tip: soak your toothbrush in mouthwash to clean it.
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15 / 31 Fotos
Meditate before you go to sleep
- Meditating and being mindful just before you hit the sheets can actually improve your sleep quality.
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Limit soda
- Regular ones are full of fructose, which is bad for your bones. And diet versions are no better, as they are full of potentially harmful artificial sweeteners.
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Limit sugar
- It can increase your risk of obesity and diabetes, plus it's bad for your skin too!
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Eat more nuts
- As long as you're not allergic or going overboard on the amount you eat, do enjoy more nuts. These can lower risk of cardiovascular disease, among other health benefits.
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Quit your job if you're not happy
- Feeling burnt out can increase your risk of heart disease. If you're constantly stressed out at your current job, you might want to change that. Of course, not everyone is in a situation where they can do so.
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Socialize and expand your social circle
- Having more friends can actually increase your lifespan. So thank yours next time you see them!
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Wash your hands properly
- When was the last time you washed them for at least 20 seconds? Many of us don't pay enough attention to this and end up not really washing our hands properly.
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Wash your pillowcase more often
- Pillowcases are actually full of bacteria. A week is enough for millions of bacteria to thrive.
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Make your commute more healthy
- Going to work doesn't have to be a traffic nightmare. Walk or cycle to work if you can.
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Watch less TV
- It's not great for your health. In fact, it can decrease your lifespan.
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Join a book club
- This will motivate you to read more and thus exercise your brain more.
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26 / 31 Fotos
Try yoga
- Yoga is great for both your mental and physical health, so why not sign up for a few classes this year?
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Join an exercise class
- On that note, group exercise is a great way to get fit and socialize at the same time.
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Contribute to your partner's well-being
- Your partner's happiness levels can actually impact how healthy you are.
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29 / 31 Fotos
Wear sunscreen
- Every day. Even in winter. UVB rays do cause most sunburns, but UVA rays can also be harmful for your skin.
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0 / 31 Fotos
Think positive
- Having a positive attitude can do wonders for anxiety and overall happiness levels.
© Shutterstock
1 / 31 Fotos
Lift weights
- The benefits of weight training are well known. Plus, according to a study, it takes less than an hour a week of resistance training to reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke by 40 to 70%.
© Shutterstock
2 / 31 Fotos
Go outdoors
- Ideally you should go for at least two hours, but aim to increase your time outdoors when you can. Go for a walk in the park or the beach, for instance.
© Shutterstock
3 / 31 Fotos
Adopt a dog
- Owning one brings you an array of physical and psychological benefits. Plus, you're giving an animal a new home, which is awesome!
© Shutterstock
4 / 31 Fotos
Volunteer
- Volunteer more. Not only will you be helping a good cause, you'll also feel better about your life.
© Shutterstock
5 / 31 Fotos
Take the stairs
- Take the stairs whenever you can, especially if you sit all day at work. This can help boost your metabolism and lower blood pressure.
© Shutterstock
6 / 31 Fotos
Sit up straight
- Beware of your posture: it affects you both physically and mentally. If you spend many hours at a desk, this is definitely a change to take on board.
© Shutterstock
7 / 31 Fotos
Treat others with kindness
- Do a few good deeds, and generally be nice to other people. This can actually increase your lifespan.
© Shutterstock
8 / 31 Fotos
Take more baths
- Bathing more often can have an impact on your stress levels. It also increases blood flow and speeds up your metabolism.
© Shutterstock
9 / 31 Fotos
Ditch cheap sunglasses
- Not only do they not protect your eyes, they can actually be harmful. Your pupils dilate, but you don't have any UV blocking from the cheap lenses.
© Shutterstock
10 / 31 Fotos
Clean your computer/laptop
- Keyboards in particular are teeming with germs, so clean yours with an antibacterial wipe.
© Shutterstock
11 / 31 Fotos
Drink coffee
- Coffee can lower your risk of cancer, depression, and diabetes. Just don't drink too much of it!
© Shutterstock
12 / 31 Fotos
Drink more water
- Four to six glasses of water every day is a good start.
© Shutterstock
13 / 31 Fotos
Laugh more
- Laughter is the best medicine, remember? It actually lowers risk of death from a number of causes.
© Shutterstock
14 / 31 Fotos
Oral hygiene
- Brush your teeth twice a day and floss. Tip: soak your toothbrush in mouthwash to clean it.
© Shutterstock
15 / 31 Fotos
Meditate before you go to sleep
- Meditating and being mindful just before you hit the sheets can actually improve your sleep quality.
© Shutterstock
16 / 31 Fotos
Limit soda
- Regular ones are full of fructose, which is bad for your bones. And diet versions are no better, as they are full of potentially harmful artificial sweeteners.
© Shutterstock
17 / 31 Fotos
Limit sugar
- It can increase your risk of obesity and diabetes, plus it's bad for your skin too!
© Shutterstock
18 / 31 Fotos
Eat more nuts
- As long as you're not allergic or going overboard on the amount you eat, do enjoy more nuts. These can lower risk of cardiovascular disease, among other health benefits.
© Shutterstock
19 / 31 Fotos
Quit your job if you're not happy
- Feeling burnt out can increase your risk of heart disease. If you're constantly stressed out at your current job, you might want to change that. Of course, not everyone is in a situation where they can do so.
© Shutterstock
20 / 31 Fotos
Socialize and expand your social circle
- Having more friends can actually increase your lifespan. So thank yours next time you see them!
© Shutterstock
21 / 31 Fotos
Wash your hands properly
- When was the last time you washed them for at least 20 seconds? Many of us don't pay enough attention to this and end up not really washing our hands properly.
© Shutterstock
22 / 31 Fotos
Wash your pillowcase more often
- Pillowcases are actually full of bacteria. A week is enough for millions of bacteria to thrive.
© Shutterstock
23 / 31 Fotos
Make your commute more healthy
- Going to work doesn't have to be a traffic nightmare. Walk or cycle to work if you can.
© Shutterstock
24 / 31 Fotos
Watch less TV
- It's not great for your health. In fact, it can decrease your lifespan.
© Shutterstock
25 / 31 Fotos
Join a book club
- This will motivate you to read more and thus exercise your brain more.
© Shutterstock
26 / 31 Fotos
Try yoga
- Yoga is great for both your mental and physical health, so why not sign up for a few classes this year?
© Shutterstock
27 / 31 Fotos
Join an exercise class
- On that note, group exercise is a great way to get fit and socialize at the same time.
© Shutterstock
28 / 31 Fotos
Contribute to your partner's well-being
- Your partner's happiness levels can actually impact how healthy you are.
© Shutterstock
29 / 31 Fotos
Wear sunscreen
- Every day. Even in winter. UVB rays do cause most sunburns, but UVA rays can also be harmful for your skin.
© Shutterstock
30 / 31 Fotos
Simple ways to be healthier in 2024
Follow these easy steps for a healthy life
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To start developing positive habits, we need to take simple steps that will take us in that direction. With this in mind, this gallery looks at several of these steps, so that you can start working towards an improved version of yourself. Click on and start implementing these today!
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