Good Habits For Better Health

Good Habits For Better Health

Positive habits could protect you against developing certain serious and long-term conditions.

While genetics can certainly play a major role in what disorders or conditions you may develop, there are also a lot of lifestyle modifications that you have control over that can affect your health. Our Woodbridge, VA, physician Dr. Deana Al-Khateeb wants to do whatever possible to help YOU promote a healthier lifestyle in her patients. Here are some changes you can make to reduce your risk of developing certain chronic or severe illnesses.

Eat a Healthy Diet

What you eat provides your body with the vitamins and nutrients it needs to remain healthy, so it should come as no surprise that if you are eating processed foods or junk food that your body isn’t getting what it needs to function properly. A poor or lacking diet can lead to everything from obesity and chronic pain to diabetes and heart disease. Avoid junk foods and foods that are high in sugar and try to maintain a diet that is rich in lean proteins, whole grains, low-fat dairy, and fruits and fibrous vegetables.

Exercise Regularly

Leading a sedentary lifestyle can also greatly impact your health and many people can blame sitting at a desk all day for their inactivity; however, getting daily exercise can reward you with a host of health benefits, from reducing stress and improving depressive symptoms to reducing your risk for heart disease. Getting about 30 minutes of exercise every day or most days of the week can greatly improve your health.

Quit Smoking

By now most people understand the serious repercussions that smoking can have on a person’s health. From increasing your chances for lung cancers to dealing with tooth loss, smoking or tobacco consumption is one of the worst habits that can lead to serious and long-term consequences. If you want to quit smoking but are having trouble ditching the habit for good talk to our Woodbridge, VA, doctor about different and effective methods to help you quit smoking.

Reduce Your Stress

Stress is one of the most detrimental issues for your health. It’s important that you find ways to combat your stress levels. This may include getting regular massage therapy, meditating or turning to yoga. If you are having trouble managing your stress talk to our doctor today.

Safeguard yourself from serious health concerns by visiting your Woodbridge, VA, doctor at least once a year for routine checkups and screenings. If it’s time to schedule your next visit call Ridgeview Internal Medicine today.


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