{"id":181034,"date":"2024-12-15T21:50:14","date_gmt":"2024-12-15T21:50:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/?p=181034"},"modified":"2024-12-15T21:50:16","modified_gmt":"2024-12-15T21:50:16","slug":"healthy-lifestyle-practices-for-global-well-being","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/?p=181034","title":{"rendered":"<gwmw style=\"display:none;\"><\/gwmw>Healthy Lifestyle Practices for Global Well-being<gwmw style=\"display:none;\"><\/gwmw>"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>By, Ahmad Farid bin Md. Reduan<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A healthy lifestyle refers to daily habits that shape an individual&#8217;s physical and mental\u00a0health states. This lifestyle should be an integral part of human life, regardless of age. However, in\u00a0recent times, healthy living has become less of a priority, especially among millennials. This is\u00a0exacerbated by the influence of social media, whose algorithms often promote unhealthy\u00a0 lifestyles such as excessive consumption, sugary drinks, and unproductive habits. While some\u00a0 may view these as mere trends, they significantly impact our lives. Therefore, proactive\u00a0measures must be taken to prevent the spread of unhealthy habits.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Create a productive morning environment\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Actually, practicing a healthy lifestyle is quite easy. However, it requires high discipline\u00a0because we are fighting against our desires to be comfortable with temporary pleasures that are\u00a0 easier to achieve. The easiest healthy lifestyle habit to implement is waking up early. Not just waking up, but filling it with activities that increase daily productivity. Activities here are not\u00a0 limited to sports, activities such as cleaning the house and washing clothes are also categorized\u00a0 as activities that increase daily productivity because they require movement for us to complete\u00a0 tasks. Although starting activities in the morning seems like a small effort, the impact on\u00a0 teenagers&#8217; lives is enormous. Among them, waking up early makes people more energetic, helps\u00a0 improve concentration and boosts mental health. Therefore, it is very important for teenagers\u00a0 to prioritize starting the day with movements that increase self-productivity.&#8221;\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; <strong>Regular Exercise&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The foundation of a healthy lifestyle is regular exercise. Exercise can take many forms, from\u00a0 team sports like soccer, badminton, and tennis, to individual activities like brisk walking and\u00a0 Zumba. These exercises are easy to do and can be done individually. The time required for these activities is also not too long and depends on each individual&#8217;s free time. In short, there\u00a0 is no excuse for not exercising because it is based on our own desire, where we ourselves\u00a0 determine whether we want a healthy lifestyle or not. Therefore, regular exercise is very\u00a0 important to practice in life to achieve a healthy lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; <strong>Practice a balanced diet&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A healthy lifestyle is not limited to our daily activities; it also depends on our daily eating habits\u00a0 and routines. This is because the food and drinks we consume shape our physical appearance.\u00a0 Admittedly, some of us have high metabolic rates, where they don&#8217;t need to control their diet\u00a0 because it doesn&#8217;t affect their Body Mass Index (BMI). However, it is important to note that our internal organs may be at risk of various diseases like diabetes and hypertension without us\u00a0realizing it. Therefore, every food and drink we consume should be in moderation. The solution\u00a0 to this dietary control issue has actually been introduced by the Malaysian Ministry of Health\u00a0 through the &#8216;quarter plate&#8217; initiative, representing one-quarter carbohydrates, one-quarter\u00a0 protein, and one-half vegetables. Campaigns like this are followed because they benefit us\u00a0 greatly compared to the culture shown by today&#8217;s influencers, such as eating a whole plate of nasi kandar, drinking sugary drinks from various vendors, and so on.&#8221;\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; <strong>Sufficient Sleep&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sufficient sleep is also one of the healthy lifestyle practices that we need to pay attention to.&nbsp; This is because while we sleep, our brain replenishes energy and strengthens the brain&#8217;s nervous&nbsp; system. In simpler terms, sleep is a rest time that allows us to feel refreshed for the next day&#8217;s&nbsp; activities. However, some people in our society still fail to understand the importance of&nbsp; sufficient sleep. They spend their nights with gadgets, video games, and some even spend their&nbsp; nights hanging out outside. This disrupts the melatonin hormone that regulates our daily sleep&nbsp; cycle. With insufficient sleep, we will become lethargic, easily drowsy, and lose focus for the&nbsp; next day&#8217;s activities. Therefore, it is very important for us to maintain our sleep schedule so&nbsp; that it does not harm our daily lives.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A healthy lifestyle is not only important for physical well-being, but also has a\u00a0 significant impact on our mental and emotional health. By practicing a balanced diet, exercising\u00a0 regularly, and maintaining mental health, we can improve our quality of life and prevent various\u00a0 diseases. Although this change may take time, consistent small steps can lead to significant\u00a0 results in the long run. Therefore, let us together make a healthy lifestyle a daily practice for\u00a0 the well-being of ourselves and our families.***<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><gwmw style=\"display:none;\"><\/gwmw><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By, Ahmad Farid bin Md. 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