Keys to a healthy lifestyle

Concept of a healthy lifestyle

Research shows that the United States spends a lot of financial resources in the field of
healthcare. However, it records the least life expectancy across the developed nations. This is
because health habits have a great impact on the life expectancy of people. A study conducted at
Harvard University in the faculty of public health shows the effects of health habits on the life
expectancy of people. Physical activity and body weight affect the life expectancy of people.
Similarly, consumption of such drugs as alcohol can affect life expectancy.

The significance of nutrition

The diet is a major factor that determines the life expectancy of people. For instance, the intake
of vegetables and fruits, and whole grains can improve the health of people. Adding omega-3 to
the diet and healthy fats can help improve the health status of people. However, the intake of
processed meat does not augur well with the body as well as sugary beverages. Besides, the
intake of sodium and Tran's fat is not recommended. To achieve greater lifespan, people ought to
embrace healthy living by eating healthy foods. Similarly, they ought to avoid the intake of
unhealthy foodstuffs to attain the best life expectancy for them and the siblings thereafter. If they
should take unhealthy foods, they should be taken in small quantities that can't affect the overall
health status of such a person.

The need for physical exercise

Performing healthy exercise is another tip to achieving healthy living. Research shows that doing
healthy exercise at least thirty minutes a day helps the body to keep fit and avoid excess
cholesterol in the body. The exercise could involve running or walking or even physical fitness
activities like visiting the gym. Healthy body weight is another important for healthy living to
prolong the lifespan of individuals. A normal Body Mass Index should range from 18.5 to 24.9.
Beyond 24.9 an overweight condition while a BMI below 18.5 depicts an underweight health
condition.

The impact of drugs

Avoidance of smoking cigarettes and other related items is part of healthy living. Those addicted
to smoking should seek medical advice that aims to stop smoking as they want to live a healthy
lifestyle. Intake of alcohol can be done in small amounts and the person still attains the health
standards of the body. Utmost 15 grams for women and 30 grams for men in a day is measured
as a healthy intake of alcohol. This is because, for a single drink, 14 grams of pure alcohol are
contained. The amount contains distilled spirits, beer, and wine hence excessive drinking would
otherwise poison the body. Many people once they indulge in drinking become addicted
overtime making them take large quantities that are not recommended. The victims should
maintain the discipline associated with the drinking of alcohol to live a healthy lifestyle that
prolongs their lifestyle.

Having a healthy lifestyle will make a difference in a person's life due to their ability to fight
related diseases to an unhealthy lifestyle. For instance, cancer is usually associated with smoking
and drinking. They can live peaceful lives which translates to longevity.