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Busy professionals: how to take better care of your health

By Veronica Costas
 
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As today’s professionals lead busier lives than ever before and have their bosses expectations and company’s productivity goals to meet, it isn’t uncommon that they forget to take care of their most important assets: their health. While it is understandable that people can’t spend hours at the gym or follow strict diets, there are a few small and changes they can make to their lifestyle that can greatly improve their health.

Incorporate Exercise Into Your Schedule

While you may not have time to go to a gym or fitness class every day, you can walk or ride a bike to work if you don’t live too far away. You can also walk to your meetings, and make sure you enjoy your full lunch break and go outside for some fresh air.

Avoid Fast Food

This is pretty obvious, but when under pressure, cravings for fatty, greasy foods increase, and it gets harder to walk past the fast food restaurants. If it is realistic to your skills and lifestyle, try meal-prepping on the weekend, so you can bring your own food to work. Alternatively, search for healthy food restaurants in your area, stay away from white bread and sugary foods that will drain your energy quickly, and instead go for nutritious options, like wholemeal bread and pasta with plenty of veggies and lean proteins.

Make Sure You Get Enough Sleep

A minimum of 8 hours each night is essential to minimise your risk of stroke and general health. It will also make you more alert and less forgetful, so you can achieve more at work.

Visit Your Doctor Regularly

Keep tabs on your blood pressure, heart rate, and overall health. Regular visits are the best way to detect early symptoms of a variety of conditions and get treatment. 

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