We all know that smoking is dangerous, but do you know about other behaviors that can equally bad for your health. We all have behaviors that we think are fine to follow in our modern lives, but in truth, they may be steadily undermining our health and immune systems.
Experts have discussed a few behaviors that might be as poisonous and damaging to your body as smoking.
To start with, if you don’t already know about it, let me tell you that inadequate sleep can play havoc with your health.
Have you ever noticed how grouchy and irritable you are the next day if you don’t get enough sleep? It is one of the consequences of not getting enough quality sleep.
According to health authorities, we should get at least 6 hours of sleep per day to ensure that our bodies rejuvenate at their natural rate. Any reduction in sleep hours has a negative impact on your immune system, respiratory system, and digestive system.
The other harmful behaviors, discussed by experts, are given below:
Excessive consumption of high animal-protein meals
Excessive eating of animal protein-rich foods such as cheese and meat can accelerate cancer growth due to a hormone known as IGF1. This has the same risk factor as smoking.
Include plant proteins, such as beans, in your meals to avoid overconsumption of such proteins.
Extended sitting hours
Sitting in your office chair for the entire day is as harmful as smoking.
Long periods of sitting, whether for work or driving, have been related to malignancies such as lung, breast, and colon.
Make a point of moving around every one or two hours and then return to your work.
Not going outdoors
Vitamin D is one of the most critical elements that our bodies require for building or restoring immunity.
And the sun is a fantastic source of it; consequently, remaining indoors 24/7 might deplete your body of vitamin D, increasing your risk of disorders such as COVID-19.
Last but not the least is the dangerous habit of secluding yourself.Even if it is required because of Covid-19, secluding oneself is still not appropriate. Since the pandemic started and redefined the definition of normal, physical detachment rather than social distancing is advised. Being alone is fine but being lonely is not and there is a very thin line between the two terms which can be a little difficult for one to understand. This can make one more prone to heart diseases. Not just that, it invites additional diseases such as anxiety, emotional disturbances, and even harmful addictions. Try to make some good friends who listen to you even when you are low.
