Lifestyle has to do with the choices we make every day: sports and exercise, work, food, appearance, free time. It is a key factor in our health and, according to Dr. Tim Armstrong of the World Health Organization, lifestyle-related diseases such as cancer and diabetes cause 35 million deaths each year (60% of all deaths).
What is an unhealthy lifestyle?
Physical inactivity, junk/fast food, smoking, alcohol use, and drug addiction are all related to an unhealthy lifestyle. Apart from these, the great evolution of social media and jobs in the IT sector are putting people in more trouble. There are too many psychological and emotional stressors for all of us.
Impact of modern lifestyle on health and well-being
Unhealthy habits are associated with metabolic diseases, joint pain, bone and heart problems, hypertension, being overweight, and many more. Nutrition, lifestyle and health are closely related, so it really depends on us to keep our bodies in top condition.
Let’s take a look at some points that affect many people:
Body Mass Index (BMI): High amount of junk food, carbonated drinks and poor diet lead to obesity. You can learn more from your BMI. It is calculated from a formula that takes your weight and height into account and determines whether you are underweight, overweight, or obese.
Unwillingness to exercise: Exercise prevents insomnia, obesity, heart problems, diabetes… the list goes on. Exercise is also a stress buster. But due to our busy schedules, we often skip our exercise routines.
Sleep: Adequate sleep is the fundamental foundation for a healthier and happier life. Dark circles, stress, depression, and weight gain all happen due to inadequate sleep. Using the computer and mobile phone at midnight affects the sleep pattern and usually leads to insomnia and sleep disturbance. Cell phone addiction can result in depression.
sexual behaviour: Unhealthy choices can increase the risk of sexual dysfunction and sexual inactivity that can ruin your personal life.
Addictions: People are so busy and stressed that they often turn to drugs, tobacco, and/or alcohol just to escape their busy schedule.
Medicines: Most people use over-the-counter drugs; they simply tell the pharmacist what the problem is and ask for something to relieve the pain. This is considered a particularly dangerous unhealthy option! It is always better to consult a doctor.
Physical inactivity: Letting the hours and days go by and doing nothing is the worst and one of the main causes of illness and disability. Some people call physical inactivity “the biggest public health problem of the 21st century.”
As the saying goes, “health is wealth”. We all need to try to improve ourselves so that we can be healthier and happier.