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5 healthy habits every adult needs to stick to

According to The Guardian when adults stick to five healthy habits they can add almost a decade to their lives. It’s true that in adulthood it’s necessary to care for our body and health more than when we are young. This article tells you about 5 healthy habits that help you keep a good and lasting health.

Have a healthy diet One way to keep your organs and tissues with the necessary nutrients is to have a balanced diet. For this, you need to eat great amounts of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and legumes. Also, it’s necessary to have a low intake of sugar and fats.

Exercise regularly Adults need to exercise at least one hour, three times a week. Find space in your agenda to go to the gym, run on the street, cycle or swim. If you don’t like to sweat much, you can walk with your friends or family for at least one hour.

Sleep at least eight hours According to experts a regular adults needs at least eight hours of sleep. Having the right amount of sleeping hours helps us to have a good digestion, it reduces stress and also helps us maintain a normal weight.

Drink enough water Our bodies are 70% water and for that we need to drink lots of it to keep our bodies healthy. It’s necessary to drink at least eight glasses of water every day.

Do not smoke Smoking is one of the most common reasons of lung cancer. If you currently smoke try to reduce the amount of cigarettes that you have every day. You might not be able to quit smoking at once, but you can limit the amount of cigarettes you have. If you feel confident enough just stop doing it.

Answer the questions and share your answers in the discussion board: In your opinion, what is the most important health habit included in this list? What health habit would you like to try?