All articles tagged with #bad habits
A panel of medical professionals highlights common yet serious health risks associated with habits like ignoring sleep apnea, excessive alcohol consumption, smoking, poor oral hygiene, and inactivity, emphasizing the importance of awareness and proactive health management.
A player of Baldur's Gate 3, which heavily borrows from Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), warns that bad habits from D&D can carry over to the game, such as avoiding rests. The player explains that their aversion to rests in D&D led them to initially avoid using the rest mechanics in Baldur's Gate 3, resulting in low health. However, they later realized that rests are safe and necessary in the game.
Physical therapist Lara Heimann warns that certain everyday habits can contribute to shoulder pain, including poor posture while sitting, reaching overhead with bad form, carrying heavy bags on one shoulder, spending too much time on your phone with poor posture, and sleeping on your stomach. To prevent and alleviate shoulder pain, Dr. Heimann recommends maintaining good posture, using proper lifting techniques, distributing weight evenly, using hands-free devices or speakerphones, improving sleeping positions, and incorporating strength training and stretching exercises that target the shoulders and upper back. It is important to address the root causes of shoulder pain and consult with a healthcare provider or physical therapist if the pain persists.
Members of the 'Ask Reddit' community shared a variety of bad habits that many people have, ranging from lacking basic etiquette like standing in the way or chewing with their mouths open, to more peculiar habits like nasal spray addiction. Other habits mentioned include getting offended by mistakes or personal preferences, being constantly glued to phones and social media, insulting others to compensate for insecurities, and not following through on plans.
Poor sleep hygiene, including habits such as consuming caffeine, substance abuse, eating heavy meals, engaging in strenuous exercise, and using social media before bed, can disrupt sleep quality. On the other hand, practicing bedtime rituals like planning ahead, meditation, journaling, spending time with loved ones, expressing gratitude, and deep breathing exercises can promote better sleep. Maintaining a consistent sleep schedule, creating a relaxing environment, and avoiding digital media in the bedroom are also important. Additionally, eating a light meal before bed and avoiding spicy or calorie-dense foods, as well as caffeinated beverages and alcohol, can contribute to sound sleep.
Fitness expert Anthony J. Yeung shares five bad daily habits that cause belly rolls, including sitting all day, distracted eating, rationalizing poor eating habits, eating junk food, and not getting enough sleep. Belly fat is associated with health risks such as hypertension and diabetes, making it important to stay strong, lean, and fit in the core. To combat belly rolls, Yeung recommends getting up and moving throughout the day, avoiding distractions while eating, making a plan for healthy eating, choosing healthier food options, and getting at least seven hours of sleep each night.