5 ways to live a healthier lifestyle
Maybe you think you know all the ways to a healthy lifestyle. You take the stairs instead of the elevator, skip dessert, and visit the doctor when you’re sick. But we can all do better, says Dr. Megan Traxinger, a primary care physician specializing in family medicine at UCHealth Steele Street Medical Center, located in the heart of Cherry Creek.
Here are five ways to live a healthy lifestyle:
1. The diet.
Eat plenty of fresh, non-processed foods, drink 64 ounces of water per day, and limit caffeine and alcohol intake.
2. EXERCISE.
Get 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity weekly, or 30 minutes most days. Also get two to three 20-30 minute strength-training sessions per week, focusing on major muscle groups.
3. Sleeping.
Aim for 7-8 hours per night and try to keep a regular sleep-wake cycle – go to bed and get up at the same time every day.
4. Socializing.
It reduces stress and anxiety and improves mental functioning — and it helps protect against depression, heart disease, and dementia.
5. Have a primary care doctor.
Annual check-ups are important for all ages as they aim to detect the disease early before it leads to serious consequences.
“These are really the basics, the foundation of good health,” he said.
5 ways to live a healthier lifestyle
