Top Tips for a Healthy Lifestyle
Wear your shades
Top Tips for a Healthy Lifestyle, This is the No. 1 piece of advice from Dr. Holly Gross, an ophthalmologist in Rockville. Gross says sunglasses help protect the surface of your eyes from burns and other sun damage.
Take a walk after eating
Dr. Daphne Keshishian, a Bethesda internist, says a 10-minute walk after a meal can help alleviate a sugar spike. Walking for a while after eating also helps in digestion.
You get probiotic benefits from the foods you eat
Skip the pills and revamp your diet to improve your gut health, says Dr. Serene Gantt, a gastroenterologist in Rockville. She says regular plain yogurt with active cultures is a great alternative to probiotic supplements. Another option is to focus more on high-fiber foods that stimulate the growth of good bacteria in the colon.
Moderation in all
Dr. Geetha Pinto says there’s a lot of misleading information about diet and exercise, especially when it comes to protecting your heart.
Walk before you run
Many people start an exercise program at the beginning of the new year. Aspiring runners should remember to take it easy in the beginning. “Set realistic goals for time and distance,” says Miriam Graham, a physical therapist at Restore Motion in Rockville. He recommends a mix of walking and running until you build up strength.
Do not eat before closing eyes
Korenman says it will help if you have irritable bowel syndrome or acid reflux.
Top Tips for a Healthy Lifestyle
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The benefits are huge, according to Dr. Marsha Seidelman, an internist in Silver Spring. “You can reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke, reduce your risk of cancer” by adding more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to your diet, he says. It is definitely good for your waistline.
roll your sleeves up
Allergist Rachel Schreiber of Rockville says her top health tip is to “make sure your vaccinations and your children’s vaccinations are up to date.” It’s easier for children since school requires the most important vaccinations. But adults often forget that the shots they got when they were children don’t provide protection forever.
Save your brain
Dr. Thu Tran is an OB-GYN in Rockville. He is fascinated by the latest recommendations for dementia prevention. Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables and getting 150 minutes of exercise per week are also important, she says.
your sweet tooth and save your smile
A pediatric dentist in Germantown. “Start the year by eliminating high-sugar snacks, especially fruit roll-ups and other gummy candies, from our kids’ diets,” says Deepali Bhanot. He says that they are the biggest cause of cavities in our children.
