Spending hours and dollars on keeping yourself healthy isn’t the only way to stay healthy; we just got you a lot more time and energy. It’s probably much less than you think. Here’s how you can invest less and get more out of your stay-healthy routine.
Workout For 7 Minutes
You don’t need to endure a long session while starting with exercise. A seven-minute workout improves heart health, lung function, muscular strength, and endurance. Move from one to another after 20 seconds. Some exercises involve resistance (pushups, squats, planks), and others involve cardio (jumping jacks, step-ups).
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Don’t Make Any New Year’s Resolutions
Tara McMullin, the author of What Works, says making big resolutions can be extremely stressful because there are so many chances for them to fail. Instead, she recommends planning in three-month segments. There will be predictable times to evaluate what’s working and pivot on what’s not.
Two-Minute Tips To Help You Quit Smoking
According to the most recent research review from the Cochrane Tobacco Addiction Group, having a short conversation with a doctor about smoking increased the likelihood that people would quit smoking six months later.
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Reduce Meditation Obligations
It doesn’t matter how long you meditate for it to be beneficial. It takes 15 minutes a day to reduce negative mood, enhance attention, improve memory, and decrease anxiety with guided meditation at New York University. It’s easier to get started with apps like Ten Percent Happier, Calm, and Liberate if you aim for 13.
Keep An Eye On Your Prescriptions
One in five prescriptions you are filling may not be necessary. According to the most recent data published in PLOS One, there are two reasons people end up with an unnecessary prescription. A doctor may fear malpractice if they do not write a prescription. Second, patients often pressure doctors to prescribe them something. Review all your medications with your physician routinely to avoid potential side effects and save money and time.