Maintain a Healthy Weight. …(BMI)
Exercise Regularly. … Master a few body-weight exercises you can do anywhere, like planks, push-ups, wall squats, and lunges. Choose “bodyweight Moves You Can Do Anywhere” I do yoga poses a lot.
Drink a lot of clean water, be adequately hydrated. If you are dehydrated for about 10 to 14yrs you might suffer stroke.
Eight to Six hours sleep per day is a win win.
Take time to rest/relax your body.
Don’t Smoke. …
Eat a Healthy Diet. …
Eat more fruits and veggies.
Cut down on excessive consumption of carbs.
Choose whole grains. Try brown rice instead of white. Switch to whole wheat.
Choose lean proteins like poultry, fish, beans, etc. Instead of red meat.
Cut down on processed foods, sugar, salt, and saturated fats.
Drink Alcohol Only in Moderation if at all.
Protect Yourself from the Sun. …
Protect Yourself From Sexually Transmitted Infections. … Don’t kiss people you do not know their health/HIV status.
Get Screening Tests Regularly: BP, Glucose, Cholesterol, HIV ) Hepatitis A n B, Uric acid content etc.
Lastly don’t ignore health symptoms like pains, headaches, dizziness, shortness of breath restlessness, insomnia etc.
Author: Mpheza Clara Manda
Senior Correspondent
Lusaka,Zambia