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A burger once a week? Skipping the gym when you<\/p>\n
just don’t feel like it? We all do certain things sometimes and think they<\/p>\n
can’t possibly be that bad for our health! What’s one little burger going to<\/p>\n
do? You would be shocked to realize that many of our seemingly harmless habits<\/p>\n
can be subtracting years from our lives! Read on to see what these habits are<\/p>\n
so you can stop doing them and add years to your life!<\/p>\n
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1. You Make Bad Food Decisions <\/b><\/p>\n
Most experts agree that a diet that is low in<\/p>\n
refined carbohydrates (such as white bread and pasta) is the best kind of diet.<\/p>\n
It is important to have a healthy and balanced diet full of greens and<\/p>\n
proteins. The more of these healthy foods you eat the longer and healthier your<\/p>\n
life will be.\u00a0 Many studies show that a<\/p>\n
Mediterranean diet (filled with healthy fats and vegetables) can add years to<\/p>\n
your life. Start eating those vegetables and fruits to get your body and health<\/p>\n
into shape!<\/p>\n
2. You Gain a Few Extra Pounds <\/b><\/p>\n
With aging comes a slower metabolism, which then<\/p>\n
makes weight gain inevitable, so it is essential to alter our diet and exercise<\/p>\n
habits as we age. Start eating small meals throughout that day to boost your<\/p>\n
metabolism. Don’t let your body take control of you, take control over your<\/p>\n
body. Having a healthy metabolism will help with the digestion of your foods<\/p>\n
and lower health risks. Studies show that losing as little as 10% of your body<\/p>\n
weight has numerous health benefits, so start with that goal!<\/p>\n
3. You Don’t Get Enough Sleep <\/b><\/p>\n
Not only does a lack of sleep mean you won’t be<\/p>\n
looking your best come morning, but you could also be sluggish and have no<\/p>\n
energy.\u00a0 Not sleeping can lead to serious<\/p>\n
health problems and lower your alertness levels. Without any energy and<\/p>\n
alertness you could be depriving your body of making healthy eating choices and<\/p>\n
lack of exercise. Plus, you could be putting the lives of others at risk due to<\/p>\n
accidentally falling asleep behind the wheel.<\/p>\n
4. You Avoid Exercise <\/b><\/p>\n
If you are in good shape, then you may avoid<\/p>\n
exercise thinking that you don’t need it. However, exercise has many different<\/p>\n
benefits for your health \u2013 such as lowering the risk of heart disease,<\/p>\n
improving cognitive health, and contributing to strong bones and muscles.<\/p>\n
Exercising will give you energy for the day and build a more positive outlook<\/p>\n
mentally due to the release of endorphins.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"