All articles tagged with #lifestyle habits
Daily habits like cooking at home, drinking water instead of sugary drinks, eating fiber-rich foods, walking after meals, and practicing deep breathing can significantly improve heart health and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, according to Dr. Kunal Sood.
Hyderabad oncologist Dr. Raghuram advises young adults in their 20s to avoid habits like smoking, sedentary behavior, poor diet, sleep deprivation, and vitamin D deficiency to reduce long-term cancer risk, emphasizing early lifestyle changes for better health outcomes.
True detoxification of the liver and gut is achieved through lifestyle habits like a balanced diet low in sugars and saturated fats, regular physical activity, microbiome support with fiber and fermented foods, managing metabolic conditions, and considering genomic insights, rather than trendy juice cleanses or extreme detox diets.
Emerging research highlights the importance of aligning daily activities like sleep, eating, and exercise with the body's circadian rhythm to reduce the risk of heart and metabolic diseases, emphasizing that timing is as crucial as the activities themselves.
Neuroscientist Robert Love highlights three major risk factors for Alzheimer's disease: vitamin D deficiency, poor sleep, and chronic inflammation, emphasizing the importance of lifestyle choices like sun exposure, sleep hygiene, and diet in cognitive health.
A University of Florida study found that positive lifestyle factors such as optimism, good sleep, social support, and healthy habits can make the brain appear years younger and slow its aging process, even among those with chronic pain.
Dr. Jeremy London emphasizes that seven simple, consistent habits—such as waking early, daily movement, sunlight exposure, resistance training, cooking at home, quitting alcohol, and spending time with loved ones—are key to a longer, healthier life, highlighting that basic routines often have the most profound impact on well-being.
A heart surgeon advises people over 30 to avoid alcohol, smoking or vaping, poor sleep, and toxic relationships to reduce the risk of heart disease, emphasizing that habits in this decade can silently impact long-term heart health.
About 80% of heart disease is preventable through simple daily habits such as walking after meals, eating omega-3 rich foods, ensuring adequate sleep, avoiding plastic chemicals, and regular health check-ups, emphasizing that small, consistent actions can significantly reduce cardiovascular risk.
A two-year US study found that structured lifestyle programs focusing on exercise, diet, social activity, and brain exercises can modestly improve cognitive functions in older adults at risk of decline, emphasizing the importance of support, goal-setting, and consistency in maintaining brain health.
A study from the University of Florida found that positive lifestyle habits such as good sleep, optimism, social support, and stress management can make the brain appear up to eight years younger than chronological age, even in individuals with chronic pain, suggesting lifestyle choices significantly influence brain aging.
Prevagen, a jellyfish-based supplement marketed for memory improvement, was found to be no more effective than a placebo, leading to legal action and removal of its memory claims. The article highlights the broader issue of unregulated supplement marketing and emphasizes that proven ways to support brain health include a healthy diet, regular exercise, good sleep, managing chronic conditions, social engagement, and continuous learning.
Chronic inflammation can lead to serious health problems like heart disease and digestive issues, but simple lifestyle changes such as adopting an anti-inflammatory diet, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, managing stress, prioritizing sleep, and avoiding smoking and excess alcohol can significantly reduce inflammation and improve overall health.
The article outlines nine accessible habits that help seniors over 70 stay mentally sharp and witty, emphasizing curiosity, new experiences, technology use, cross-generational friendships, humor, reading, selective battles, physical activity, and creative pursuits as key to maintaining cognitive vitality and a vibrant life beyond age 70.
Certain everyday habits such as consuming refined sugar, processed starches, industrial seed oils, smoking, and using antibacterial mouthwash can reduce nitric oxide levels, impair blood vessel function, and increase the risk of heart attacks, highlighting the importance of healthy diet and lifestyle choices for cardiovascular health.