4 things to avoid to stay healthy

For your health, getting rid of bad habits should take precedence over finding good things. Should you aim for the birdie or should you avoid bogeying? [사진=게티이미지뱅크]

When I have free time on the weekend, I enjoy playing tennis. When I go to the tennis court, I am now part of the older group of friends. Tennis is one of the most strenuous sports, so when meeting friends, many people are surprised that they still play tennis. If you look at the calorie consumption, it is about 500 calories per hour, so it is similar to swimming or jogging at the same time. Being able to continue the sport that you enjoyed in your youth even if you get older is the happiest thing for your health.

So, what are the causes of giving up on the exercise you did when you were younger as you get older? There are other physical conditions, but orthopedic surgeons consider joint health as a top priority. For any exercise, once the limbs and joints are healthy, you can continue the exercise.

Ever since I was young, I have always worn knee and elbow pads to protect my joints before going out on the tennis court. Perhaps this habit is the number one factor that protects the knee and elbow from injuries and still makes tennis enjoyable. However, very few of the young people I meet on the tennis courts wear knee pads. It seems that everyone does not yet know the natural principles that must be followed when their health is healthy. All of this comes from overconfidence in your own health.

I think it’s important to learn good health habits to keep yourself healthy, but if you’re doing things that are unhealthy, you should stop the habit right away. List four representative and basic harmful habits that all healthy people must give up without overconfidence in their own health.

First, sleep irregularly or less. It shouldn’t be a lack of sleep. Long-term sleep deprivation has been linked to dementia, heart disease, diabetes and obesity. Immune system disruption Depression and anxiety are also associated with unknown causes of pain in various parts of the body. If you don’t get enough sleep, you may be distracted the next day, making it difficult to concentrate on work and study. Therefore, adults must get a good night’s sleep for 7-8 hours. Children and adolescents should get 8 to 10 hours of sleep. If you’re having trouble getting enough sleep, don’t hesitate to talk to your doctor. Lifestyle changes, conversation therapy, or, in severe cases, medication may be necessary. Please, get enough sleep is good for lifelong health.

Second, you must give up the habit of not drinking enough water. Even though the body sends a signal when you are thirsty, many people ignore it. First of all, you may feel tired and even dizzy. It can also cause headaches. The human body is 70% water in their 20s and 30s, 60% in their 40s and 60s, and 50-55% in their 60s and older, depending on age. People who are dehydrated have a higher mortality rate from various diseases. Normally, a person’s water content at death approaches 45%. So as you get older, you need plenty of water. Dry mouth or dark urine is a sign that you need more fluids. In particular, you should drink plenty of water for skin health. Water is the last thing in our body to reach our skin.

Third, you must give up the habit of sitting for a long time. People who sit for more than 6 hours a day have a higher mortality rate from heart disease, various cancers, and other health-related causes. It is, of course, associated with various spinal diseases. Make it a habit to get up every 30 minutes and walk for 2-3 minutes. A person should have at least one hour of vigorous physical activity per day. Office workers who have to sit for a long time should consider using a standing desk.

Fourth, don’t ignore your mental health. It is now common knowledge that constant mental stress can cause many health problems. However, there are still many people in Korea who are hesitant to consult a doctor due to stress. It’s a pity that everyone who visits a psychiatrist mistakenly thinks that they have a mental illness. Stress weakens the immune system and increases the chances of diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, depression or anxiety. Don’t be overconfident in your own mental strength. Just thinking like that is bad for your mental health. Don’t hesitate to talk to your doctor or mental health professional about healthy ways to relax, including exercise, meditation, and relationships with friends and family.

It is said that more and more people are enjoying golf these days. Do you like to birdie or dodge bogey in golf? The result is all to reduce one stroke. When I asked my friends who play golf, most said that it is better to play a buddy. When asked why, the answer is that he likes a buddy because it is something he does every day and a buddy is a rare opportunity.

But, of course, pro players say that the priority is to avoid being seen. It’s the basics for pro players to keep par on each hole, so it’s worse to see the basics crumble.

The difference between an amateur and a professional is stark. Putting this into health care, buddy gives health benefits and bogies give health losses. Therefore, when it comes to maintaining health, it is fundamental to avoid unhealthy habits first, so habits related thereto should be given priority. After that, healthy habits are truly beneficial to health.

Yesterday too, when I advised a young clubmate I met on the tennis court to exercise and wear knee pads, the answer came back, “It’s okay because my knee doesn’t hurt yet.” So, he explained, “The knee protector protects the healthy knee, not the knee treatment stand,” and he understood. The flu shot is given before you get the flu. If you have the flu, the flu shot is now ineffective and you have to enter the flu treatment stage. It is self-evident that knowing this simple principle but not implementing it is harmful to one’s health. Once again, I stress that all things are healthy when you are healthy. Of course, most health promotion methods can help maintain health, but more importantly, do not damage a healthy body first. Therefore, it cannot be overemphasized that we should first give up habits that harm our health.