As we start the New Year off with a clean slate, why not lose the bad habits we’ve developed and adopt some better ones for a healthier new year? Healthy habits can affect our physical, mental, emotional and social well-being. Some great healthy habits for life include:
- Eating Breakfast. Research shows that breakfast eaters consume more vitamins and mineral, less fat and cholesterol during the day, are more able to control their weight, and have better concentration throughout the morning.
- Flossing Your Teeth. Not only can flossing your teeth lead to a cleaner, whiter smile but research suggests that this simple act may help protect your health as well. Flossing has shown to help prevent gingivitis, periodontal disease, and protect arteries.
- Taking Care of Your Skin. As the body’s largest organ, our skin protects us from outside bacteria and helps regulate body temperature. By eating a well balanced diet, moisturizing after bathing, and applying sunscreen daily, maintaining a proper regime can help our skin become healthier and younger looking.
- Get Enough ZZZ’s. Getting at least 7 hours of sleep per night is essential to good health. Studies show that chronic sleep deprivation may harm health by impairing memory and judgment (causing accidents on the road), increase blood pressure, and cause weight gain.
- Get Connected. From exchanging information, providing emotional support, to offering a sense of belonging, social connections are as important to good health as are exercise and diet. The benefit of good connections can reduce levels of stress by regulating insulin and maintaining a healthy immune system.
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