Health and Wellness Tips {Updated}
Looking to get a bit healthier?
Ever feel like youre missing something in your wellness routine?
It’s easy to focus on diet and exercise as those seem the most obvious- but what are some of the things you may be forgetting?
What are some key factors to staying well now and for a long time?
Joints and Bones
We focus TONS on muscle. We exercise. We love to get a massage. You focus a lot on your skin - you triple cleanse serum and moisturize. Youre drinking that h2o and staying hydrated.
But do you think about your bones and joints? It’s easy to forget them, and depending on your age, as you may not ‘feel them’ very often.
But the more you keep your joints and bones strong and stable, the longer they’re going to keep you moving. It’s easy for these parts of your body to weaken over time, so think about incorporating some Pilates yoga or tai chi into your next routine.
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Oral Health
Brushing and flossing can’t do all the work. The ADA recommends you to see a dentist every six months to get a check up and deep clean of your teeth and gums.
Oral health is crucial for overall wellbeing, as tooth decay and gum disease can even affect the heart and brain if left too long.
Cleaning teeth does a lot, but see your dentist dont delay it!
Hearing Care
Just like your eyes, your ears need some care and attention too.
For adults over the age of 18, it’s good to have a hearing test done once a decade. For those over the age of 60, this number becomes a lot more frequent, with tests recommended every one to two years. This way you’ll spot a need for hearing aids a lot sooner, and you’re far less likely to struggle if your hearing has been impacted. Sustained loud music and noise at work can damage your hearing so make sure to asceduke regular tests in
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Mental Health
our mental wellbeing is also a major part of feeling good and staying healthy.Y
You need to work on it continually - just like fitness it’s a journey with many turns and twists Modern life can impact your mental health many times in many ways in just the course of a day. Think about working some brain soothing activities to add some balance into your hectic schedule.
Things like journaling, meditating, or working with a therapist, are great ways to keep you focused on what matters and work off stress that comes from daily life and all of it’s set backs.
See Your Doctor
One of the better habits healthy people have- is knowing when to call the doctor.
Wheather you arr younger and need STD checks or are needing to get your cancer screenings as you age- your doc knows best. Regular check ups are key to keeping your health in line
Your journey to wellness should consider many factors and find ways to work for you.
There are many angles to consider and there is always something else you can analyze and work on