“Health is a priceless wealth. Invest while you can.” – Bryant McGill. Health is the greatest wealth but most times we are too busy to take care of our health. Health wellness entails being in good physical and mental condition. Mental health and physical health are closely linked whereby problems in one area can affect the other; thus improving your physical health can also benefit your mental health and vice versa.
Today’s busy modern lifestyle inhibits healthy living. We often do not have time to sustain a healthy lifestyle. For instance, when was the last time you went out for a walk or took a day off to rest? Ignoring healthy habits and engaging in unhealthy habits can be detrimental to your health.
Some of the most common unhealthy habits include:
- Lack of physical activity
- Poor nutrition
- Insufficient sleep
- Smoking and excessive drinking
- Not staying hydrated
These habits may increase the risk of diseases. While we ultimately know that being diagnosed with a health condition or being classified as overweight deems one to be unhealthy, there are other indicators of health that will not necessarily elicit a diagnosis that you may only observe or know yourself. It is important for you to be mindful of some of the less obvious signs that may be indications of being unhealthy.
Unhealthy living indicators include:
- General fatigue
- Frequent headaches
- Poor sleeping habits
- Getting unwell frequently such as catching colds and flu
- Indigestion problems
- Slow healing wounds
After the significant decrease of the global coronavirus, maintaining your health and becoming aware of the signs to watch out for is important now more than ever. Just as we take good care and pay attention to our homes, cars and even jobs, our bodies also need good care. The interesting fact is that our bodies give warning signs about our deteriorating health before life-threatening illnesses find their way. It is therefore crucial to pay attention and listen to what our bodies tell us.
Getting health insurance is a great start to keep you and your loved ones protected. What’s more, a good health insurance cover will offer the opportunity for a body check-up at least once a year. This is a good way to monitor your health status as you juggle day-to-day activities. For more information visit us on https://cic.co.ke/careers/ or call 0703099120.
