after actually doing those previous little habit, then lets look for another..

Healthy Habit No. 3: Sleep Enough!

\”Your body has naturally alarm when they need to rest,\”  or
\”Your body has to have enough time to rest,\”

This may sound like common sense, but according to the National Sleep Foundation (NSF), more than two-thirds of older adults suffer from sleep problems and many American adults don\’t get the minimum amount of shuteye needed to stay alert.

Sleep is vital to good health and to mental and emotional well-being. The NSF said that people who don\’t get enough slumber are more likely than others to develop psychiatric problems and to use health care services. Plus, sleep deprivation can negatively affect memory, learning, and logical reasoning. Other was lost motivation on work.

Not enough sleep can also be hazardous. Imagine when people need to drive even when they dont have time to sleep last night.

To avoid the pitfalls of insufficient sleep, make sure to get at least seven to 10 hours of weel sleep  each night. Kids need more sleep, of course.

Healthy Habit No. 4: Make Social Connections

C\’mon. You arent alone in the world. Go to plaza Join a club. Whatever you do, do it with people. Communal activities are good for your physical and mental health, according to a study published in the March/April 2004 issue of the American Journal of Health Behavior.

It makes sense, says C. David Jenkins, PhD, author of Building Better Health: A Handbook of Behavioral Change. He says social ties have many benefits, including:

  • Providing information. You may think for instance your frequent nosebleeds, coughing, and sneezing episodes are trivial, but when a close friend or relative hears of it, he or she may encourage you to go to a doctor. If the symptoms turn out to be a serious condition, the social tie could have saved your life.
  • Instrumental help. Friends and family can provide physical support in time of need. They may help with cooking, cleaning, running errands, doing grocery shopping, and driving to the doctor\’s office.
  • Emotional support. Sharing a problem with a trusted person can help alleviate an internal burden. \”It\’s a load off your chest,\” says Jenkins.
  • Offering a sense of belonging. This feeling not only helps reinforce a person\’s identity, it also assists in preventing and overcoming depression and anxiety.

Community ties also help improve mental functioning, says Fleming. Group activities can help keep the mind active and maintain desirable levels of serotonin — the brain chemical associated with mood. \”Lack of social interaction will [decrease] serotonin levels,\” says Fleming.

http://www.webmd.com/balance/features/13-healthy-habits-to-improve-your-life

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