1.Sleep Well !
Natural sleep time decreases with age. During childhood we sleep for upto 12 hours but then we remain energetic for the rest of the time but we see elderly wake up early in the morning, sleeping for just 5-6 hours, that is sufficient for them given the intensity of their daily routine. So getting adequate sleep is the first step to healthy living!
2.Balanced Diet
Our body is mostly water, fats and proteins. With adequate variety in daily diet to include combinations of carbohydrates (sweets, chapati, rice etc), fats (oil, cheese), proteins (Lentils / dals, panneer) and micro-nutrients / vitamins (milk or 1 egg, vegetables) is called the ‘Balanced Diet’.
3.Maintain Body Mass Index (BMI)
BMI is weight in kg divided by height in metres squared. For Indians the value should be between 20 to 24.
4.Do exercise, don’t do exertion
There is a difference between healthy exercise and over exercise or exertion! Sports are enjoyable exercise.
5.Calm yourself
To relax physically and mentally do recreational activities once in a while.
6.Spare 1 hour for yourself
Your 1 hour in the morning or evening can make good rest of the hours of the day. 30 mins of brisk walking, 10-15 mins of stretching/ Yogasanas, 10 -15 mins of Pranayam and 5-10 mins of Meditation.
7.Stay Blissful & Satisfied
Controlling external factors to stay happy won’t always materialise, but actively trying to stay blissful is something we can very well do.
8.Take expert advice
A General Physician (MBBS MD Medicine) is someone who understands physiology of the human body, also the diseases, their progression and treatment, so they are best placed to take expert advice about healthy living in general and Health Check-ups in particular.
By Dr Narayan Survase (MBBS MD Medicine)
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