HEALTHY HABITS: CHANGES IN THE ROUTINE TO GAIN HEALTH

It is true that science is making great strides in developing solutions to improve health and achieve cures for illnesses that, just over a few decades ago, sounded like almost invincible threats. However, a pill capable of prolonging human life with quality and preventing most diseases has not yet come out of the benches of pharmaceutical laboratories or universities. One of the most effective ways to make at least a portion of this apparent miracle is even the adoption of healthy habits or, for those who are far from walking the line, a change in lifestyle.

Take the example of cancer. Even though there are risk factors that we cannot change, such as age and family history, the others are subject to change. So much so that the American Cancer Society attributes a third of deaths from this cause to the maintenance of unbalanced diets and lack of physical activity. Likewise, several studies have already demonstrated the association between the reduction of heart disease and the combination of regular physical exercise, adoption of a Mediterranean diet – rich in fish, nuts and extra virgin olive oil –, weight control and, of course , smoking distance.

In addition to these habits, other attitudes, some more laborious, others less, are behind the maintenance of good health and the prevention of illnesses and organic imbalances, even if momentary. The good news is that often a single change can bring multiple benefits. When we sleep better, not only are we able to be more willing to face the challenges of the next day, with reduced stress, but we also help to improve metabolism and prevent obesity, which, among other damages, causes diabetes, a disease associated with cardiovascular events , such as acute myocardial infarction. The fact is that the daily incorporation of healthy habits has a positive systemic effect on the body.

Talk to your doctor and start working for your health right now. If you need help, also seek psychological support.