New Normal,

New Lifestyle.
In this time of the pandemic, Most students’ routine is to get up, open their learning
devices, sit and stare at the screen for hours. Not only that but they also lack sleep,
proper nutrition, and exercise. All of these bad health habits can result in being
overweight, Poor eyesight, Heart diseases, and other possible illnesses.

Lack of physical activity can lead to heart disease. it can

also develop other diseases such as obesity, high blood
pressure, high blood cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes

Source: CDC Article

Staring at a computer screen for a long period of time

can cause eye strain, blurred vision, and long-term vision
problems like nearsightedness. This is connected to a lack of
sleep or sleep deprivation because our screen has a blue
light that stimulates the parts of the brain that make us feel
alert, increasing our body temperature and heart rate.

Source: Everydayhealth Article

In this crisis, where financial problems are prevalent. Some people can’t
afford to eat healthily, and this includes young individuals. Study
shows that snacking, fast food, and ordered food consumption has
increased. The crisis is also affecting the quality of diets. Consumers are
shifting towards greater consumption of processed food, such as
convenience foods, junk foods, snacks, and ready-to-eat cereals

Source: ScienceDirect Article

Let's talk about mental health

Talking about mental health, Students experiences Academic Stress, Pressure, and Anxiety. Meditation helps clear our minds and focus on the
Especially in this pandemic, where physical connections with friends and the outside world present moment which gives you a huge productivity
are limited. And as a student, I experienced it too. Research shows that academic stress leads boost. Lowers risk of depression. The benefits of
to less well-being and an increased likelihood of developing anxiety or depression. Meditation are Gaining a new perspective on stressful
Additionally, students who have academic stress tend to do poorly in school. situations. Building skills to manage your stress,
Increasing self-awareness, Reducing negative emotions,
Source: Kansas KVC Article and increasing patience and tolerance.

All of these bad health habits can be prevented if we practice the following: Healthy Diet, Consumption of vegetables and fruits
are essential for good health and nutrition, it can prevent diseases such as Heart disease, Diabetes, and cancer. A healthy diet has
benefits of Weight Loss, Heart Health, Strong bones and teeth, Better mood and energy levels, Improved memory and brain health.
Exercise, Being physically active boosts our mood, strengthen our muscles, maintain a good weight. It has benefits of helping you
control your weight, Helping your body manage blood sugar and insulin levels, helping you quit smoking, to keep your thinking,
learning, and judgment skills sharp as you age. And Lastly, Meditation. Although creating a schedule, Stress Management, and giving
time for yourself is good for your mental health, but these are more likely to be prevention than a solution.

Source: Shift Workspaces Article