World Health Organisation (WHO) has recently released a report stating that by 2030, 500 million new cases of obesity and heart diseases can be added. Bad lifestyle is having a direct impact on our health. Stress leaves great impact on working women. According to the WHO report, cases of chronic lifestyle diseases can also increase by up to 70 percent.
Key Highlights:
Over one-third of women suffer from lifestyle diseases and mental health issues.
Breast and cervical cancers are the most common cancers affecting women globally.
Lifestyle diseases are responsible for 60% of deaths worldwide.
Effects of lifestyle on health
Health problems are increasing rapidly due to poor lifestyle. This problem is especially seen more in working people, which can later turn into serious diseases. Health problems such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome and cancer are increasing rapidly. According to WHO, chronic lifestyle diseases will become a major cause of death in the coming years. Lifestyle disorders such as irregular eating habits, lack of sleep, excessive stress, skipping meals, low physical activity and poor relationships are contributing to the increase in these diseases.
Women at special risk
According to most medical reports, women are more at risk of serious diseases due to obesity than men. Obesity in women increases the risk of developing heart disease, diabetes and other lifestyle diseases.
22% of women suffer from lifestyle diseases, but only 17% seek medical treatment
68% of working women aged 21-52 are afflicted with obesity, depression, chronic backache, diabetes and hypertension
Maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, healthy diet and not smoking can reduce chronic disease risk by 80%
Healthy lifestyle tips
To avoid these diseases, it is very important to change the lifestyle. For this, the following suggestions are being given:
1. Healthy diet: Include fiber-rich foods, fruits and vegetables in your diet. Avoid packaged and junk food.
2. Sleep on time: Get a good sleep of 7-8 hours daily. Go to bed on time and follow a wake up time.
3. Physical activity: Do exercise for 45 minutes daily, such as yoga, running, or swimming. This will help keep your body fit.
4. Stress management: Reduce stress using techniques such as yoga and meditation. This will improve both mental and physical health.
5. Healthy eating: Eat fresh homemade food and consume organic foods.
In a bid to better understand the relationship between sleep and cognitive outcomes in women, scientists at the Scripps Research Digital Trials Center have launched the Research Framework for Sleep Health-Neurocognitive Outcomes in Women Study. The study aims to assess the impact of sleep duration and sleep irregularity on neurocognition in women who are 55 years of age or older through data collected via activity trackers and a smartphone application.
A new national study published in media offers insights into screen habits linked with better sleep.
Ensuring women get enough sleep is vital, as it supports their physical and mental growth and development," says lead author Jason Nagata, MD, associate professor at the University of California, San Francisco. "Our research found that leaving notifications on, even in silent mode, leads to less sleep compared to turning the phone off completely or keeping it outside the bedroom.
These small changes in lifestyle will help in keeping your health better for a long time.
(Input from ANI)
Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. It is not a substitute for any medicine or treatment. Always consult your doctor for more information.
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