Each one of us is constantly checking news updates as we check our inbox or messages. The bombardment of stats and figures, countries affected, critical and non-critical cases can cause people to become anxious and germophobes. People have now minimized their contact with others and things are quickly changing around us. The stress is unavoidable at many levels; the pandemic has affected people of all genders, ages, and ethnicities.

However, it is important to take care of your mental health as the pandemic spreads. People tend to suffer from a loss in their appetites and sleep deprivation while going through such a stressful situation. These are harmful to the peace of mind as well as physical health. It is a challenging time for all of us, but also a time to analyze our lives and self-reflect.

Situations like these can trigger stress and anxiety amongst individuals. According to the latest stats, there are over 785,806 coronavirus cases around the globe and the pandemic has affected more than 199 countries and territories. Definitely, this is a hard situation for the entire humanity, but remember that you are not alone and we are all in this together. No one is suffering in this situation alone as the outbreak has equally affected people from all social statuses, including presidents, princes, and other officials. It is expected that during such situations people might feel nervous and afraid.

Now that we have a lot of time on our hands, our use of social media has drastically increased. That also means constant updates of what is happening, what is the number of infected people, etc. This can cause anxiety and tension, so it is recommended to limit your use of social media so that you are not fed with news every moment. The constant influx of information can cause you to get overwhelmed. For your mental peace and stability, it is important to avoid the constant doses of information via social media. There is also a lot of miscommunication being circulated online and it is important to stay away from such news and not believe in everything you see or read.

While quarantining or self-isolation is in itself hard to manage, only a routine can keep you mentally stable. Write down your everyday goals in a journal and follow a schedule. This will not only help you in staying more focused but will prevent you from experiencing frequent burnouts. If you are working from home then plan smaller breaks to eat your meals, take proper rest, wake up on time, and try to involve in physical activities as well. If you have a treadmill at home, walk or run for 30 minutes. Daily chores can also be introduced in your daily routines such as cleaning and cooking. For deep cleaning of your carpets, however, you can always avail of quality and safe services from any carpet cleaning services.

Remember that we are all going through this calamity together; it is important to check up on your friends, family, and neighbors. Ask them how they are doing; talk out your feeling and express your support towards them so that everyone stays connected. No doubt, it is hard to visit our friends and family now, but video and conference calls can help you overcome the anxiety of being away with your loved ones. Talk to them about topics other than what is happening to distract yourself from the crisis and feel positive. Taking care of others will not only make them feel better but will be a calming thing for your own self.

If taken seriously, this is an excellent time to develop healthier habits. Now that you are less distracted from the outside world, you can include exercising or meditation in your daily routine. There are several tutorials and guides available online that you can follow, and take this time as an opportunity to develop a healthy lifestyle. Exercising and meditation have a peaceful and calming effect on our minds and body and make you feel relieved and happy. Exercising keeps you physically and mentally fit and healthy, and increases your immunity as well. Start your routine with a 10-minute workout or a brisk walk and increase the time every day.

There is nodoubt that this is a hard time but it can be taken as an opportunity to begrateful for so many things that we are blessed with. Now that our movement andliberty is restricted, we should focus on how blessed we are with all thethings that were still able to do or which we have been taking for granted.

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He is case number 231.Ladner resident Jerry Glubisz is on the road to recovery after being diagnosed with COVID-19 in mid-March.

Glubisz is sharing his story of being diagnosed and treated as well as the importance of following the provincial health guidelines, including social distancing.

I thought I had the seasonal flu, he said. My wife didnt get it and suggested I get checked out and then my employer, BCAA in Langley, said we dont want you back to work until you get checked out.

Glubisz said he went to Delta Hospital late in the day on March 12, just before things started to get crazy.

They put me into a negative pressure room and asked me where I had been, and I did say I was at Costco in Burlington, just below Bellingham, earlier in the month and that is considered a hot zone, he recalled.He said doctors took a nose swab and a chest X-ray, finding some pneumonia on his right lung. He was prescribed a seven-day supply of antibiotics.

I took the meds, and it took a few days to get the test results back, and I had COVID-19, Glubisz said. I felt pretty bad for those six days, very little appetite, lying around in front of the fireplace because I had chills. I had no chest respiratory problems, there was no vomiting, but I was extremely tired.

Glubisz, who is 63 and in good health, works out three or four times a week,suspects his healthy lifestyle helped him fight off the virus, although he did say he hadnt felt that bad for years.

I havent taken a sick day in five years, so it took something major like this to knock me down, he said. Its been about 10 days, and Im feeling pretty much back to normal. I have a bit of a lingering cough, but that should be gone soon.

Glubisz said the care he received at Delta Hospital was top notch.

The care was amazing. I thought Delta Hospital staff were very professional. They were very careful and took extreme caution, he said. Then I began dealing with the health unit who called me daily for temperature checks and to make sure I was on the right track to recovery.

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He is case number 231.

Ladner resident Jerry Glubisz is on the road to recovery after being diagnosed with COVID-19 in mid-March.

Glubisz reached out to Glacier Mediato share his story of being diagnosed and treated as well as the importance of following the provincial health guidelines, including social distancing.

I thought I had the seasonal flu, he said.

My wife didnt get it and suggested I get checked out and then my employer, BCAA in Langley, said we dont want you back to work until you get checked out.

Glubisz said he went to Delta Hospital late in the day on Thursday, March 12, just before things started to get crazy.

They put me into a negative pressure room and asked me where I had been and I did say I was at Costco in Burlington, just below Bellingham, earlier in the month and that is considered a hot zone, he recalled.

He said doctors took a nose swab and a chest X-ray, finding some pneumonia on his right lung. He was prescribed a seven-day supply of antibiotics.

I took the meds and it took a few days to get the test results back and I had COVID-19, Glubisz said.

I felt pretty bad for those six days, very little appetite, lying around in front of the fireplace because I had chills. I had no chest respiratory problems, there was no vomiting, but I was extremely tired.

Glubisz, who is 63 and in good health, works out three or four times a week, including tackling the Grouse Grind during the summer. He suspects his healthy lifestyle helped him fight off the virus, although he did say he hadnt felt that bad for years.

I havent taken a sick day in five years, so it took something major like this to knock me down, he said. Its been about 10 days and Im feeling pretty much back to normal. I have a bit of a lingering cough, but that should be gone soon.

Glubisz said the health care he received at Delta Hospital was top notch.

The care was amazing. I thought Delta Hospital staff were very professional. They were very careful and took extreme caution, he said. Then I began dealing with the health unit who called me daily for temperature checks and to make sure I was on the right track to recovery.

He said people just have to get used to the new normal for the next few weeks.

It didnt really hit home, but when things got a little crazy with all the business closures and shutting things down it became more real, he said. It can happen to anyone. The night before I was talking with my wife and she said I bet you $100 that you dont have the flu. Sure enough the next day I got the results and it was COVID-19. I was convinced I just had the regular flu.

Everyone just has to calm down, stay at home and in a few months we will just all sit back and say what a surreal time this was for us all.

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To those who knew him, Albert Johnson Trousdale was simply known as Johnson.

The Elgin resident was one of the first casualties of the coronavirus pandemic in Alabama. He was 78.

Trousdale died early March 26 at Huntsville Hospital, just five days after he was diagnosed with a confirmed case of COVID-19, his family announced on a Facebook page updating his battle with and effort to recover from the disease.

Johnson went to join Nicky (his late son) in Heaven this morning, the family posted on the Facebook page Thursday. He will be missed by so many people. Please pray for Nancy, Julie, Matt and Nicole.

A 21-year veteran of the United States Army and Alabama National Guard, Trousdale also spent 31 years working for Monsanto in Decatur before retiring.

He also ran a home improvement business for several years and was an active member of Elgin Church of Christ. His son, Matthew, told WAAY 31 last week that Trousdale maintained a pretty healthy lifestyle and ran about 6 miles a day, though he experienced some heart problems in the past and underwent hip replacement surgery in January.

According to his family, Trousdale began running a fever on March 9 and his leg began to swell, but he did not have a cough or exhibit other symptoms of the virus. He was admitted to Huntsville Hospital a week later, when doctors discovered blood clots in his ankle and groin area, with one of them moving to his lungs, resulting in the development of pneumonia.

He was tested for coronavirus on March 19 and put in isolation. That night, he had trouble breathing and was intubated but was resting well the following morning. Two days later, the test results came back; Trousdale tested positive for coronavirus and was in critical but stable condition.

His family chronicled Trousdales battle with the virus over the next several days via the Facebook page, all the while remaining in quarantine themselves.

Its just hard with my daddy up there and we cant be with him, his daughter, Julie Trousdale, told the Times Daily. Thats the hardest part. Were all quarantined and separated. Were just praying and hoping that he makes it up there without anybodys support.

Trousdale was placed on a ventilator and given an experimental drug, according to posts by his family, and he was also placed in a medically induced deep sleep to keep him from fighting the ventilator and trying to out-breathe it. On March 25, Trousdale took a turn for the worst, according to the family.

In Trousdales final moments, a nurse FaceTimed with the family to allow them to say their goodbyes and see what was happening, according to WAAY 31, since they were unable to be by his side in the hospital due to regulations stemming from the contagiousness of the virus.

"I ended up telling him, I said Nancy loves you, Matt loves you, Julie loves you, and I love you, and we're so sorry we can't be there because we wanted one last message," his daughter in-law, Nicole, told WAAY 31.

Trousdale is survived by his wife of 62 years, Nancy Butler Trousdale; his daughter, Julie Ann Trousdale; son, Matthew Zane Trousdale; daughter in-law, Nicole Allen Trousdale; granddaughter, April Nicole Trousdale; sister, Rosa Lee Garcia; brother in-law, Albert Garcia, and too many nieces and nephews to name.

Trousdales family is also urging everyone to abide by social distancing guidelines and do their part to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Please, everyone take it seriously and stay at home, Nicole told the Times Daily last week.

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Nemaura Medical Inc. (NASDAQ: NMRD) ("Nemaura" or the "Company"), a medical technology company focused on developing micro-systems-based wearable diagnostic devices and digital solutions for the medical and consumer markets, announced it is planning to launch a digital healthcare subscription service in the USA under the brand name proBEAT.

proBEAT is expected to be available without the need for a prescription and appeal to a broad range of adults encompassing pre-diabetic and Type 2 diabetics, numbering 88 million, and 26 million people respectively1, as well as those seeking to lose weight and/or seeking a healthier lifestyle.

proBEAT is expected to help users improve their knowledge of how a range of lifestyle, dietary and health and wellbeing factors impact their sugar levels by acting like a black box flight recorder. Big data about the multitude of factors that affect glucose levels will be gathered from all users and employed in developing and subsequently fine-tuning predictive algorithms and artificial intelligence based feedback and prompts. These will then be able to both educate and provide motivational tools to the user to encourage them to lead a healthier lifestyle.

Nemaura is now prioritizing launch plans for its proBEAT digital health platform in the U.S. and is considering various options to expedite the launch, including potential partnering with multi-national companies.

Nemaura intends to market this device as a general wellness product as described in the FDAs guidance document on the subject. General Wellness Products outlined in current FDA guidance are those which have either: (1) An intended use that relates to maintaining or encouraging a general state of health or a healthy activity, or (2) an intended use that relates the role of healthy lifestyle with helping to reduce the risk or impact of certain chronic diseases or disease conditions and where it is well understood and accepted that healthy lifestyle choices may play an important role in health outcomes for the disease or condition2. Further details are provided on Nemauras website: https://nemauramedical.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/NMRD-Welness-PDF-Final-30Mar2020.pdf

1 American Diabetes Association2 General Wellness: Policy for Low Risk Devices Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff (September 27, 2019)

About Nemaura Medical, Inc.:

Nemaura Medical Inc. (NMRD) is a medical technology company developing micro-systems-based wearable diagnostic devices and currently commercializing sugarBEAT, and proBEAT. sugarBEAT, a CE mark approved Class IIb medical device, is a non-invasive and flexible continuous glucose monitor (CGM) providing actionable insights derived from real time glucose measurements and daily glucose trend data, which may help people with diabetes and pre-diabetes to better manage, reverse and prevent the onset of diabetes. Nemaura is planning to submit a PMA application for sugarBEAT during the second quarter of 2020 for FDA review of this device under medical device regulations. proBEAT comprises a non-invasive glucose monitor and a digital healthcare subscription service and is due to be launched in the US as a general wellness product.

For more information visit: http://www.NemauraMedical.com.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:The statements in this press release that are not historical facts may constitute forward-looking statements that are based on current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual future results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Those risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the launch of proBEAT in the US, risks related to regulatory status and the failure of future development and preliminary marketing efforts, Nemauras ability to secure additional commercial partnering arrangements, risks and uncertainties relating to Nemaura and its partners ability to develop, market and sell proBEAT, the availability of substantial additional equity or debt capital to support its research, development and product commercialization activities, and the success of its research, development, regulatory approval, marketing and distribution plans and strategies, including those plans and strategies related to both proBEAT digital health, and sugarBEAT. There can be no assurance that the company will be able to reach a part of or any of the global market for CGM with its products/services. The FDA reserves the right to re-evaluate their decision that proBEAT qualifies as a general wellness product should it become aware of any issues such as skin irritation or other adverse events from the device, as well as any misuse impacting patient safety, and any other reason as the FDA may see fit at its discretion to determine the product does not fit the definition of a general wellness product. These and other risks and uncertainties are identified and described in more detail in Nemauras filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, including, without limitation, its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the most recently completed fiscal year, its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and its Current Reports on Form 8-K. Nemaura undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements.

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When you stop to think about how hard your immune system works for you, its nothing short of amazing.

Its an incredibly complex system that works nonstop to protect and defend your body from infection. Its also a system that depends on good nutrition in order to function properly.

As Malaysia does not experience the four seasons, residents are fortunate that they dont have to deal with the illnesses that tends to come with cold weather.

However, Malaysias weather can also be tricky it can be hot and dry, or wet and rainy.

Studies have shown that heatwaves can reduce the bodys immune response to the flu, or affect vaccines and nutrition. This is why strengthening your immune system is so important.

Your immune system is made up of your own personal army of soldiers.

They protect your body by identifying anything foreign, from a virus to a bacteria to a parasite, then seeking it out and destroying it.

Our bodies depend on proper nutrients and a healthy lifestyle to keep our defences strong.

Here are three items that are important to help keep your immune system in tip-top shape:

Protein

Your immune system has some special forces in the form of white blood cells.

These cells produce specialised proteins called antibodies, which seek out and destroy invading viruses and bacteria.

As antibodies are proteins, you need adequate protein in the diet to ensure that youll be able to manufacture the antibodies your body needs.

Healthy proteins, like fish, poultry, lean meats, soy foods and low-fat dairy products, provide the building blocks your body needs to make these specialised proteins.

Fruits and vegetables

Fruits and vegetables are key players in immune system health as theyre great sources of vitamins A and C, as well as phytonutrients.

Vitamin C encourages your body to produce antibodies, while vitamin A supports the health of your skin and the tissues of your digestive tract and respiratory system.

All of these act as first lines of prevention against foreign invaders.

Many of the phytonutrients found in fruits and veggies act as antioxidants, which can help reduce oxidative stress on the body that may weaken your bodys ability to fight off illness.

Good bacteria

Keeping your digestive system healthy is also important in supporting immune function.

Your digestive tract is home to trillions of bacteria that have numerous functions in promoting health.

Some strains of bacteria help you break down the fibre in your foods, others consume intestinal gas, while yet others help produce vitamins like vitamins K and B12.

When your system is populated with these good bacteria, they also crowd out potentially harmful bacteria that might enter your digestive tract.

Some of the best sources of these friendly bacteria are cultured dairy products, like yoghurt and kefir.

As you know, whenever youre trying something new, make sure to check with your doctor or nutritionist about the right amount to take.

Some people suffer medical conditions that affect the operation of their immune systems, and diet alone wont help them.

But for healthy people, eating well can help keep your immune system healthy and strong.

To help your body in the fight against foreign invaders, your internal army needs the best nutrition possible so call in the troops!

This article is courtesy of Herbalife Malaysia.

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SUNNYVALE, Calif., March 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DrChrono Inc., the company enabling the medical practice of the future, announces new partnership with Lief Therapeutics. Lief provides a discreet, FDA Class II ECG patch that improves the gold standard biomarker for mental health, heart rate variability (HRV), through personalized biofeedback training. In addition, Liefs virtual behavioral health coaches help extend physicians care teams through secure, one-on-one patient support through its remote patient monitoring platform.

Lief Therapeutics is now leveraging DrChronos Open API to enable providers to seamlessly connect patients to mental health resources. Providers can take advantage of Liefs plug-and-play model, which determines patient eligibility, ships a Lief device directly to the patients door, and assigns them a dedicated behavioral health specialist, all fully remotely.

Liefs biomarker reports and clinical support services are insurance reimbursable, and automatically integrate with patients existing electronic health record (EHR). By giving providers access to patient biomarker data in conjunction with their self report, Lief enables more accurate assessments of patient mental health than ever before.

With the COVID-19 crisis, we see a dramatic reduction in face-to-face mental health services, as well as an increase in patient symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression. Liefs virtual behavioral health coaches and wearable smart patch empower patients to improve their mental health without coming into the clinic, said Rohan Dixit, CEO and Founder of Lief Therapeutics. Teaming up with DrChrono allows important biomarker data to become part of the patients electronic health record, and gives physicians an innovative tool to add to their telemedicine arsenal so they can improve patients mental health remotely.

Telemedicine tools right now are critical to physician practices as more appointments in the coming weeks and months go virtual, said Daniel Kivatinos, COO and Co-Founder of DrChrono. It is important for us to partner with breakthrough smart device companies like Lief Therapeutics to arm physicians with real-time data on patients. Wearable device companies are the wave of the future and the fact that this can be done remotely is essential for whats going on in the world today.

About Lief TherapeuticsLief Therapeutics offers a remote patient monitoring platform for mental health for healthcare providers, and virtual behavioral health coaching and biofeedback training for consumers and patients. Lief Rx, Liefs prescription-only device for patients, is indicated for HRV-based relaxation training, which, as part of a healthy lifestyle, may help reduce the risk of anxiety and depression. For more information about Lief Therapeutics, visit http://www.getlief.com.

About DrChronoDrChrono focuses on bringing the medical practice of the future to reality; the company built the first iPad EHR. DrChrono creates the best electronic health record, practice management, medical billing and revenue cycle management experience for physicians and patients; the health platform was built for iPad, iPhone, Apple Watch and the web. The EHR includes customizable medical forms, e-prescribing, real-time patient eligibility checks, patient portal and more. The Healthcare Partner Platform Marketplace offers a multitude of apps that a practice can select from to bundle in and a medical API for healthcare app developers. DrChrono has attracted thousands of physicians, over 17.8 million patients, 69 million appointments booked and 11 billion dollars in medical billing processed in the platform. For more information about DrChrono, visit http://www.drchrono.com.

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March is International Women's History Month, which, remarkably, began in 1911 and highlights the journey of women who felt destined to accomplish new feats despite their plight in the workplace.

Before World War II, women held jobs as secretaries, receptionists, store clerks, nurses and teachers. They accepted societal restrictions, and considered themselves lucky to have the opportunity to work. The war relaxed restrictions, as men to entered the military.

Women's Airforce Service Pilots, or WASPs, were the first women to fly American military aircraft, accumulating more than 60 million flight miles and enabling thousands of male U.S. pilots to begin active duty in World War II. More than 1,000 WASPs served, but with prejudice; they were classified as civil service employees without official military status, honors or benefits. They did not receive full military status until 1977. Not until 65 years later did they receive the Congressional Gold Medal, one of the highest civilian honors.

Though 310,000-plus women worked in the U.S. aircraft industry, representing 65% of the industry's workforce, women received half the wages men received and were pressured to leave their jobs when the men returned home from the war. Most women returned to the role of homemaker. Fast-forward to 2020.

Kate received a bachelor's in marketing, communications and public relations, and she worked in economic development marketing. After several vacations to Breckenridge, Colorado, she moved there to work in radio and then retail. After three years of loving the active, healthy lifestyle, she realized it wasn't her calling, so she returned home to be near family. Two years later, her life changed. Her mother was diagnosed with stage four cancer and passed within four months. By helping her mother during that time, she felt a calling to serve. Kate is now training to be a hospital pharmacy technician and will soon be board-certified. She works with all women (and one man), who successfully work as a team delivering "meds to beds." She now has to dress in protective suits, gloves and masks during the coronavirus pandemic.

Her experience caring for her mother helps guide her as she interacts with patients and their families. It takes a sensitive, service-minded person to ease the minds of those with loved ones infected with the virus. Despite the health risks, she has found a home in health care and feels service is a heartfelt passion. Working with like-minded individuals has encouraged true friendships and allowed her the comfort of being home. "I think once women find their calling, it can lead to a happier lifestyle. I wake up happy to go to work."

RuthAnne "RA" Anderson was 12 years old when her parents uprooted their family, leaving behind their horse ranch, meaningful friendships and beloved pets in Southern California for the chance to live on a 53-foot sailboat. RA turned to journaling as an outlet for the traumatic upheaval she was experiencing. After a year of living with her family on the boat, her parents sent her to live on a Kentucky horse farm owned by author Helen K. Crabtree and her husband. RA spent four years training to be a champion rider of American Saddlebred horses, going on to win 15 world championship titles and still journaling. Following her heart, RA left the horse farm at 17 to study journalism and photography. At 25, she submitted stories to a publisher who sought to change everything, so she legally withdrew her potential books. But her passions moved forward and led her to create a photography business focusing on high school sports events. Though her photography became successful, she sees herself as a storyteller. She wrote stories to entertain her children and decided to self-publish them. Though directed at children, they've become popular with adults. The worst advice she received was from adults telling her to find a career to have for the rest of her life. She thought it was a terrible idea and pursued working only on projects she loved. That path has led to the book "Girl Sailing the Western Star" and the Puffin Book series. She is working on her 11th book and is now a recognized author, the result of following her heart.

Barbie dolls guided Amber to her calling. She didn't play with the dolls; she styled their clothing and hair. Her professional interested peaked when her first salon experience was a disaster. After leaving the salon in tears, she successfully restyled her hair. Amber's mother suggested she do her own from that point on. In high school, her friends lined up in her family's dining room on the day of a school dance. Amber knew then she wanted to enter the cosmetology program after graduation. Though she loved hair design, she almost quit the program because, as a lefty, she couldn't use the school's right-handed scissors. A simple switching of hands saved her career.

She wanted to learn as much as she could, but her first job lasted only two months. She left to work at another salon chain, and disliked it for the same reasons -- negative management rules and customers who only showed up with discount coupons. Her dissatisfaction with salon chains motivated her to open her own business. For the last 13 years, Amber has developed a loyal following where most of her clients have become friends. Due to the coronavirus, her state issued a mandatory order to close, so much to her clients' disappointment, she responsibly followed the laws and called everyone to explain the situation. Her clients range from workers in health care, factories, construction, corporations, and small businesses, so they all understand the importance of the rules. She is committed to hair design and when the current ban is lifted, she will throw a party welcoming the return of clients.

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Coronavirus raged in Britain over the weekend, with 19,522 people now confirmed to have tested positive for COVID-19 and scores more expected to as widespread tests gets underway. Saturday and Sunday also saw 550 more deaths as healthcare systems struggle to contain the crisis. This came as the chief deputy medical officer warned that normal life will not resume for at least six months.

With the general public now confronting the prospect of staying indoors for months on end, health experts are focusing their attention on what you should and shouldn't do to maintain both your physical and mental health.

Experts at the World Health Organization have issued a stark warning against drinking alcohol during this fraught time.

It may be tempting to drink alcohol as a coping mechanism but the health body advises against this approach: "Alcohol is not only a mind-altering and dependence-producing substance, harmful at any level consumed, but it also weakens the immune system."

WHO continues: "Thus, alcohol use and especially heavy use undermines your bodys ability to cope with infectious disease, including COVID-19."

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The health body explains: "The negative impact it can have on your mind and body is a vicious cycle: As a psychoactive substance, alcohol also affects your mental state and decision-making and makes you more vulnerable to risks, such as falls, injuries, or violence when under quarantine with someone else."

"Alcohol consumption is also known to increase symptoms of depression, anxiety, fear and panic symptoms that can intensify during isolation and self-quarantine."

Another cause for concern is that alcohol also makes certain medications less effective, while increasing the potency and toxicity of others, notes the health site.

"Do not consume alcohol in combination with pain medication, as alcohol will interfere with your liver functions and might cause serious problems, including liver failure," it warns.

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Alcohol is therefore not a necessary part of your diet and not part of a healthy lifestyle and should therefore not be on your shopping list.

Other activities to avoid while in lockdown

WHO also says to minimise watching, reading or listening to news about COVID-19 that causes you to feel anxious or distressed.

You should also seek information only from trusted sources and mainly so that you can take practical steps to prepare your plans and protect yourself and loved ones, advises the health site.

Another important tip is to seek information updates at specific times during the day, once or twice.

WH0 explains: "The sudden and near-constant stream of news reports about an outbreak can cause anyone to feel worried."

The UK government has instructed everyone in the UK to stay at home and only leave the house on certain grounds.

You can only go outside for food, health reasons or work (but only if you cannot work from home).

According to Public Health England, if you go out, stay two metres (six feet) away from other people at all times.

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Coronavirus is a contagious virus that impacts your respiratory system and while there is no cure or method to prevent this virus, keeping our lungs healthy can be a precautionary method to strengthen our respiratory system.

The novel coronavirus is an infection that seems a lot like flu but it eventually takes a toll on our respiratory system and makes it very difficult to breathe. This is why we all need to worry about our lung health during this pandemic. We all need to take care of our lungs and maintain their health. Just like any other part of our body, we also need to care for our lungs because they too age with time and become weaker which can impact our life and overall health.

Aside from boosting our immunity we also need to maintain our lungs and ensure that we protect our respiratory system. Without our lungs, our body won't be able to function properly due to the lack of oxygen supply. Our lungs use mucus to protect themselves and fight germs and bacteria and this is why we need to ensure that our body functions properly and keep our lungs healthy.

1. Smoking puts you at the risk of lung cancer and other respiratory problems due to the harmful chemicals that you inhale. It also damages your lungs and weakens their capacity and lead to breathing problems. It can also cause your lungs to age and this is why now would be a good time to quit smoking or never try smoking at all.

2. Workout is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Exercise can help in keeping your lungs in shape. When you work out, your heart beats faster and makes your lungs expand and work harder as well which in turn increases your lung capacity.

3. Pollution can damage your lungs and make them age faster, this is why it's very important to stay away from any pollutants which can harm your lungs and make them vulnerable. Avoid being in polluted areas and passive smoking. Keep your home clean and dust-free and avoid inhaling chemicals via synthetic scents.

4. Your lungs become vulnerable to infections and bacteria when they age this is why it's important to take steps to avoid lung infections by washing your hands regularly and maintaining a healthy and balanced diet and drinking water to reduce the toxins in your body and boost your immune system.

5. Add breathing exercises in your daily routine to improve the capacity of your lungs. When you breathe deep you put your lungs to use and make them more efficient and also helps you relax and reduces stress.

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Nutrition and Food

Eat enough every day not eating enough tells your body to conserve calories and energy, and so the next time you eat more of the energy will be retained rather than being properly used.Hydrate Dehydration makes you feel tired. Caffeine and alcohol are very dehydrating. Balance caffeine or alcohol consumption with non-caffeinated, non-alcoholic fluids.Sleep Sleep deprivation increases appetite (and often body weight) and decreases brain function. So proper sleep helps your energy, weight maintenance and your ability to think and concentrate.Exercise Try to exercise at least 30 minutes a day, three times a week it can even be split up into 10 minute walks. The effects of brief physical exertion last much longer than those of caffeine, and exercise decreases stress rather than increasing it! Finding a physical activity that you really like to do will make exercise more fun and something to look forward to as well as help to keep you healthy throughout life. So try something new or something that has always appealed to you.

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Genes (not jeans) have a lot to do with body shape there is no right weight for someone of a certain height. If you are eating and acting healthily, your weight is probably fine.Shaped like a pear? Fat around the hips, butt, and thighs is usually estrogen dependent, meaning that it doesnt go away through exercise and healthy nutrition. Torso fat, on the other hand, is associated with poor health.Repeated dieting can actually lower metabolism and thus make your body retain more of what you put into it. Increasing exercise while not giving your body more food to compensate can also increase body fat storage. Dieting also increases heart disease risk, when compared to simply gaining a little weight. If you really need to lose weight, the most effective way is to increase exercise and cutting only a little food, while concentrating on fruits, veggies, and high fiber foods.

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Why is a healthy lifestyle so important for us? It is important because it can help us to avoid the disease and illnesses such as hypertension and cancer. Having a healthy lifestyle also makes the life become more enjoyable and the most important thing is a way to keep our body in good condition in order to accomplish day-to-day tasks. When youre living a healthy lifestyle in your future, it will make all of us have a healthy body and mind.

It is also very important to have a healthy lifestyle because it will save your life in the future. By living a healthy lifestyle you will be fit and youre able to do things that you have never done before, or even thought about.

In addition, there are several ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle that is exercise, eating healthy and reducing stress. Exercising regularly is very important because through exercise it can boost the metabolism in our body.

It also can help us burn off the excess calories in body and increase the mobility in our muscle and joints.

Next, eating healthy is also a very important way. Eating healthy does not mean eating expensive food with little waste. We should choose to eat the food that contain minimal amount of unhealthy fats. We must also choose to eat a variety of different whole foods instead of eating processed foods.

Last but not the least, healthy lifestyle can bring us lots of benefits that we cant be expecting. Managing your weight is the key to obtaining all of the health benefits of a Healthy Lifestyle. A weight reduction of just 10% will significantly reduce risk of heart disease and other obesity-related illnesses. The other benefits are reduced tension and blood pressure.

There are so many ways to having a healthy lifestyle and we can take more benefits from having a healthy life. So, lets practice this healthy lifestyle by doing exercise regularly, have enough sleep, eat a balanced diet, and stay away from unhealthy habits such as consume junk food, and dont ever having a lot of stress.

Be healthy, be happy.

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Having a healthy lifestyle is important because it helps a person to control weight, boost energy, improve his mood, combat disease and live long, notes Healthline. A person has a healthy lifestyle by exercising regularly, eating right and resting enough, according to Mayo Clinic.

Healthy habits such as eating a low-fat diet and living an active life help a person to maintain a healthy weight or to reduce excess weight. Simple habits such as walking, taking the stairs and eating fruits and vegetables are effective in weight control. An active lifestyle activates brain chemicals that make a person feel relaxed and happy. A healthy lifestyle leads to a better physique, which boosts self-esteem and confidence. Social connections such as joining a club also improve mood, reveals Healthline.

Healthy habits prevent diseases such as high blood pressure, stroke, depression, diabetes, arthritis and certain types of cancer. An active lifestyle also improves muscle strength, which gives a person more energy. Evidence shows that people who walk 30 minutes every day reduce the risk of dying prematurely.

Exercising enables a person to enjoy the outdoors, unwind and become happy, according to Mayo Clinic. It also allows a person to connect with friends and family. An active lifestyle is more rewarding when people do what make them happy, advises Mayo Clinic. People who have chronic health problems should consult a doctor before engaging in physical activities.

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A healthy lifestyle is the foundation of a good life. While it does not take much to achieve this lifestyle many people these days are unable to follow it owing to several reasons such as professional commitments, lack of determination and personal issues. It takes a good amount of determination to lead a healthy lifestyle these days. With so many tasks to accomplish during the day, our health often takes a backseat.

Introduction

Ours is the generation of the computer, mobile, burgers, pizzas and late-night parties basically, everything that is unhealthy. Everyone is caught up between professional commitments and personal issues and what they are losing on amidst all this chaos is their health. People these days have become so involved in their daily grinds that they have forgotten what it is to live a wholesome and healthy life.

Importance of Healthy Lifestyle

Our elders often stress upon the need for having a nutritious diet, sleeping and waking up on time each day and going to nearby places by foot rather than using vehicles each time. However, most of us ignore their advice and continue with our unhealthy way of living. What they suggest is absolutely right. It is important to follow a healthy lifestyle. The need to switch to healthy habits is being stressed upon everywhere these days. Here is why it is important to follow a healthy lifestyle:

Indulging in unhealthy habits such as smoking, drinking, having junk food, spending too much time on screen can lead to various serious illnesses and should thus be avoided.

Conclusion

Health is Wealth. It is indeed but seems like our generation has forgotten it. It is time to slow down and take a look at the way you are living and treating your body. You may make more money, win friends and afford the luxuries of life with the lifestyle you are following but you are shortening your life span. Take charge of your life and switch to healthy habits while there is still time.

Introduction

A healthy lifestyle implies following good habits such as having a healthy diet, taking out time to indulge in physical exercise regularly and taking adequate sleep at night. It is essential to follow a healthy lifestyle to keep various illnesses at bay and live wholly.

How to Quit Unhealthy Habits?

While most of us are aware of the unhealthy habits we indulge in and many even try to quit the same, we often fall short. You cannot just wake up one day and decide to quit your unhealthy habits and voila you are done with it. No, it requires a lot of effort to quit such habits especially if you have been following them for long. Here are a few things that should help:

The first thing you should do is to write down the cons of the bad habits you have been indulging in and the positive effects you can bring about in your life if you quit the same. Stick it at a place where you can read it often enough. This should work as an inspiration.

The company affects our habits to a large extent. If you have been socializing with people who indulge in drinking and smoking then it would be hard for you to quit these habits. It is time to limit your contact with such people.

There may be a number of things that might act as triggers. For instance, if you smoke more when you are drinking then cut out on your drinks. If you have the habit of having chips and cookies when you are watching TV then cut out on the time you watch TV.

Boredom and stress are some of the common reasons people take to unhealthy habits such as smoking, drinking, spending a large amount of time on mobile or TV screens. Instead of indulging in such activities you must make an effort to channelize your energy in the right direction. For instance, you may follow something that interests you during your free time. It can be anything from playing with your dog to dancing to sketching.

If the above mentioned doesnt help especially when it comes to getting rid of the addictions you have developed then it is time to seek professional help.

Conclusion

You must not take your health lightly. It is time to switch to a healthy lifestyle if you havent already to keep health issues at bay.

Introduction

A healthy lifestyle is the need of the hour. While it came easy to the earlier generations these days people find it hard to follow owing to the fast-paced life. People are working hard, partying harder and doing everything apart from taking care of their health. It is time we must take our health seriously. A few healthy habits can help you develop a healthy lifestyle over a period of time.

Healthy Habits That Must be Followed

Following a healthy diet plan is of the utmost importance when you are trying to live a healthy life. Begin by following a healthy diet plan that includes all the essential micronutrients and steer clear from junk food.

Most people are unable to indulge in exercise, have breakfast and spend a few quality moments with their loved ones in the morning because they do not wake up on time. Make it a habit to wake up early each morning so that you have enough time to accommodate all these tasks.

Squeeze in at least half an hour each day to indulge in physical exercise of your choice. You can choose to go for a walk, swim, practice yoga, deep breathing or do anything that interests you. This helps in de-stressing.

Since you have to wake up early, it is essential to sleep on time. You must ensure that you take at least 7-8 hours of sleep every day.

You should make it a habit to keep your phone aside while you are working to enhance productivity. Also, keep your phone at a distance when you are at home and spend quality time with your family. The rays emitted by mobile phones are harmful it is thus suggested to keep it away especially when you sleep at night.

It is always good to be friends with people who bring in positivity in your life and stay away from those who indulge in negative talks. Also, socialize with those who follow a healthy lifestyle rather than those who regularly indulge in unhealthy habits such as smoking or drinking.

As important as it is to follow a healthy diet plan, it is equally essential to have your meals on time. Make sure you do not skip your breakfast or any other meal of the day and have your meals at the right intervals. It is also suggested to have 5-6 small meals during the day rather than having three large ones.

Most of us are so engrossed in our work these days that we forget to take out time to follow our interests and hobbies. It is a good idea to squeeze in some time to follow your hobbies such as gardening, reading, writing or anything of your choice. These act as a good replacement for unhealthy habits and also help in keeping stress at bay.

Conclusion

You must make an effort to deliberately inculcate these healthy habits in your daily routine to attain good physical and mental health.

Introduction

It is easy to inculcate bad habits however it takes a good amount of effort to unlearn them and switch to a healthy lifestyle. The importance of a healthy lifestyle has been stressed upon often enough however not many take it seriously. Even those who plan to follow it to improve their way of living often fall short as it takes a lot of determination to do so. It is suggested to take one step at a time rather than going overboard with it. This will help you achieve your goal over a period of time. Here is how to develop healthy habits and follow a healthy lifestyle.

Habits That Must Be Avoided

The first step towards a healthy lifestyle is to quit smoking and stop the intake of any tobacco products you may be addicted to. This can obviously not be achieved in a day and would not be easy. It is suggested to seek professional help to quit the same over a period of time.

Drinking occasionally is fine but if you are addicted to it then you must watch out. Excessive drinking can lead to numerous health issues. If you are addicted to it then it is suggested to take
professional help and also reach out to your friends and family for support to get rid of this habit.

Ordering out and having junk for the most part of the week has become more of a religion these days. It is time to watch out on your intake of junk food and switch to healthy homemade food. This will not only keep you healthy but also in good shape.

Most people are glued to their mobile screens these days. This is another unhealthy habit you ought to get rid of right away. Watching too much TV or spending too much time on the laptop is also something you must avoid.

Many people these days get so engrossed in their tasks that they tend to skip their meals. Morning hours are usually busy for most and there is a tendency of skipping breakfast to accommodate other tasks during that time. This is the worst punishment you are giving your body.

Many people look for an easy way out to get rid of their mental and physical pain and one sure shot way is to gulp a pill or two. Pain killers work best for such people however it needs to be understood that these only offer temporary relief and can cause serious side effects.

Time to Follow Healthy Habits

Now that you know the habits that must be avoided you must work towards quitting the same to give way to a healthier lifestyle. Here are a few things you can do in this direction:

Conclusion

It takes a while to develop a healthy lifestyle especially if you are gripped with unhealthy habits shared above. The task may not be easy but it would definitely be worth it. If you have been planning to set things right it is time to stop procrastinating and start now.

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American dont live as long as people in most other high-income countries. Heart disease and cancer are two of the most common preventable chronic diseases in the United States. An unhealthy lifestyle increases your risk for these and other chronic diseases that can lead to an early death.

To explore the effects of healthy habits on Americans health and lifespan, a team of scientists led by Frank Hu at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health analyzed data from more than 78,000 women and 44,000 men who participated in two nationwide surveys: the Nurses Health Study (NHS) and the Health Professionals Follow-up Study (HPFS). They used other data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to estimate the distribution of lifestyle choices and death rates across the U.S. population. The research was supported in part by NIHs National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and National Cancer Institute (NCI). Results were published online in Circulation on April 30, 2018.

The team collected data on five different low-risk lifestyle factors and compared health outcomes for those who adopted all five with those who didnt adopt any. The five factors included maintaining a healthy eating pattern (getting the daily recommended amountsof vegetables, fruit, nuts, whole grains, polyunsaturated fatty acids, and omega-3 fatty acids and limiting red and processed meats, beverages with added sugar, trans fat, and sodium); not smoking; getting at least 3.5 hours of moderate to vigorous physical activity each week; drinking only moderate amounts of alcohol (one drink or less per day for women or two drinks or less per day for men); and maintaining a normal weight (body mass index between 18.5 and 24.9). The researchers also collected information about the participants medical history, such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, as well as when they died.

At age 50, women who didnt adopt any of the five healthy habits were estimated to live on average until they were 79 years old and men until they were 75.5 years. In contrast, women who adopted all five healthy lifestyle habits lived 93.1 years and men lived 87.6 years.

Independently, each of the five healthy lifestyle factors significantly lowered the risk of total death, death from cancer, and death from heart disease.

This study underscores the importance of following healthy lifestyle habits for improving longevity in the U.S. population, Hu says. However, adherence to healthy lifestyle habits is very low. Therefore, public policies should put more emphasis on creating healthy food, built, and social environments to support and promote healthy diet and lifestyles.

by Tianna Hicklin, Ph.D.

References:Impact of Healthy Lifestyle Factors on Life Expectancies in the US Population. Li Y, Pan A, Wang DD, Liu X, Dhana K, Franco OH, Kaptoge S, Di Angelantonio E, Stampfer M, Willett WC, Hu FB. Circulation. 2018 Apr 30. pii: CIRCULATIONAHA.117.032047. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.117.032047. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 29712712.

Funding:NIHs National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and National Cancer Institute (NCI); British Heart Foundation; UK Medical Research Council; National Key Research and Development Program of China; and American Heart Association.

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Healthy Choices are the Way of a Healthy Lifestyle!!!

If you work 9-6, then you should be healthier but there is nothing you can do in our busy schedule and yeah sometimes 9-6 desk job pretty much limits you from doing a lot of stuff including Working Out and Eating a well-balanced diet.

Healthy Lifestyle always associated with a good diet and proper exercise. Lets start off with some general diet(healthy breakfasts, workout snacks, and meal plans) and exercise recommendations:

The Perfect Morning Workout If Youre Not a Morning Person:

45-minute daily workout makes it easy to become (and stay) a morning exerciser.

(a) Stretching Inchworm(Warm up your body with this gentle move before you really start to sweat):

How to do it:

Remain with feet hip-width separated, arms by your sides. Take a full breath in and stretch your arms overhead, squeezing palms together and lifting your chest as you admire the roof. Breathe out and gradually crease forward, opening your arms out to your sides and afterward to the floor (twist knees as much as expected to press hands level on the ground).

Gradually walk your hands out away from your feet, moving load forward, bringing shoulders over hands and bringing down the middle into the full board position. Prop your abs in tight and hold for 1 check.

Delicately discharge your hips to the floor and curve your lower back, lifting head and chest to the roof, taking a full breath in as you stretch. Breathe out, attract your abs tight and utilize your abs to lift your hips back up into full board position. Hold for 1 tally and afterward gradually walk your hands back to your feet and move up through your spine to come back to standing. Rehash the same number of times in succession as you can for 1 moment.

(b) Pushups(pushup variation that works your chest, arms, abs, and legs.):

How to do it:

From a stooping position, press your hips up and back behind you with the goal that your body looks like a topsy turvy "V." Bend your knees and press your chest further back towards your thighs, extending shoulders. Move your weight forward, broaden your legs, and lower hips, bowing elbows into a full push up (attempt to tap your chest to the ground if conceivable).

Press your hips back up and come back to "V" position, keeping knees bowed. Power to and fro between the push up and press back situation the same number of times as you can for 1 moment.

(c) Squat to Side Crunch: (Sculpt your legs, butt, and hips while slimming your waist with this double-duty move.)

How to do it:

Stand tall with your feet somewhat more extensive than hip-width, toes and knees turned out around 45 degrees, hands behind your head. Curve your knees and lower into a sumo squat (dropping hips as low as you can without giving knees a chance to clasp forward or back).

As you press back up to standing, raise your correct knee up toward your correct elbow and do a side mash with your middle to one side. Step your correct foot down and quickly rehash sumo squat and mash to one side. Rehash, substituting sides each time, for 1 moment.

Starting your day with a Healthy Meal:

Beginning your day with a solid supper can help recharge your glucose, which your body needs to control your muscles and mind.

Breakfast: Your body becomes dehydrated after sleeping all night, re-energize yourself with a healthy breakfast. Eating a breakfast of essential nutrients can help you improve your overall health, well-being, and even help you do better in school or work. Its worth it to get up a few minutes earlier and throw together a quick breakfast. Youll be provided with the energy to start your day off right.

List of Breakfast Foods That Help You to Boost Your Day:

1. Eggs2. Wheat Germ3. Bananas4. Yogurt5. Grapefruit6. Coffee7. Green Tea8. Oatmeal9. Nuts10. Peanut Butter11. Brown Bread

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Staying healthy during this COVID-19 pandemic should be high on your list of priorities. Since we have all been directed to stay home and not go out unnecessarily, shopping for essentials for the next few weeks is stressing everyone out.

But it doesnt have to be like that. Here are some easy tips you can follow:

1. Dont buy in bulk

First of all, and most importantly, take care to not over purchase and maintain your weekly, or monthly, grocery routine. Only purchase things that you commonly use and the ones that you know you will use within two weeks.

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2. Make a list

Double check the pantry, fridge and freezer and make a list of food that you need and that will last long. Ever loaded your cart with snacks and chocolates you didnt need only to realise you forgot to pick up that essential item that you actually needed? We have all been there.

3. Consider the alternatives

While dairy and fresh produce are staples for many households, dont forget shelf-stable alternatives or frozen options. Go for powdered milk, for example, and frozen or canned fruits and vegetables. These items are convenient to have on hand.

4. Check expiration dates

As you are shopping, look for items you can use in multiple ways. Fresh milk, for instance, is good for up to four days while long life milk will last longer.

5. Think of a new routine for you and your family

Your kids and spouse are home now so you might want to have extra ingredients on hand for when they want to snack on something, like peanut butter and jelly for sandwiches, or flour and sugar for when you want to bake with your kids.

6. Dont forget freezer bags

Remember, certain food, especially if you wont use it immediately, also can be stored in the freezer. Berries and bananas can be frozen to be used for fruit smoothies later on. Protein, like beef and chicken, can last for about four months in the freezer. Fish, cheese and bread also freeze well. Make sure, when its time to use it, you defrost it safely. You need to continue to clean and disinfect your food prep station to avoid contamination.

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7. Exercise at least four days a week

Gyms may be closed, but there are still plenty of options to get in a good workout at home. All you need is a yoga mat, some dumbbells, a skipping rope and YouTube. Your gym might even be hosting free classes on social media.

8. Take a nap

During times of uncertainty and stress, sleep is crucial to allow the body to rest and heal. Try to go to bed at the same time every night, maybe sleep in a little bit later than you normally would because youre not rushing to get to the office. Aim to get between seven and nine hours of sleep, which is what most adults need.

9. Meditation

One way to help promote sleep is through meditation. A lot of studies suggest that meditation can improve sleep and help you better cope with stress and anxiety.

10. Diet

Maintaining a healthy diet is always important, but even more so during the COVID-19 pandemic. With more time on your hands and fewer options to dine out, this could be a good time to try some dietary changes to make a difference in your overall health. Try eating more whole foods, reducing your processed foods, sugar and junk food intake.

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