9 healthy habits that only take a minute

Many people think that to be healthy, you need to practice for a long time. But there are many good habits that can be done in 60 seconds or less. Wearing a seat belt, washing your hands, examining your breasts or testicles, and taking folic acid during pregnancy can all help you protect your health without taking much time....

Here are other healthy habits you can adopt to improve your health:

Leave shoes outside the door

The long-standing Japanese custom of leaving shoes at the front door is a way to show respect for the purity of a family, and can also be a practical and quick way to keep your home cleaner and avoid bringing in outside pollutants. When you make it a daily habit to leave your shoes outside, it prevents everything from dust, dirt, rocks, chemicals, and allergens from entering your home.

Plus, leaving your shoes outside the house gives you a real sense of rest - leaving behind everything associated with a long, tiring day - as you enter the peaceful confines of your family home.

Brush your tongue

Preventing cavities and gum disease requires daily brushing and regular flossing. But brushing your tongue is another important step in maintaining good oral hygiene that is often overlooked.

The back of your tongue is a breeding ground for bacteria and other germs that can cause bad breath. So after brushing your teeth, gently brush the surface of your tongue, from back to front. Doing this at least once a day helps remove plaque-causing bacteria and food particles stuck to your tongue, leaving your breath smelling fresher.

However, be careful when scraping your tongue for the first time because this area is very sensitive and can easily get sore. You should buy a specialized tongue brush - usually sold in pharmacies - and brush very gently the first few times.

Sneeze into your arm

When you don't have a tissue to cover your mouth and nose, the best way to cough or sneeze is into your elbow or upper arm, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Avoid using your hands, which may be unclean and can easily spread germs around. Covering up your droplets also prevents germs from spreading into the air, where they can land on commonly touched surfaces and infect others.

This simple technique is not only good advice for adults and children during cold and flu season, but it's also a smart way to stay healthy anytime, when the risk of allergies and germs is around.

Add flavor to water

If plain water seems boring to you, try adding some flavour and vitality to your glass or bottle by adding slices of lemon, lime, orange, etc. You can also add colour and flavour to your water with slices of strawberries or raspberries. For something a little more exotic, add mint leaves, kiwi slices or cucumber slices to your water.

Adding these other things to your water can enhance the flavor, making it more appealing and giving you more motivation to drink more.

Doctors say many patients don’t drink enough water during the day, and many don’t even realize they’re thirsty. Often when we crave something salty or sweet, we’re actually thirsty. To stay hydrated, the Institute of Medicine recommends women drink about nine 8-ounce glasses of water a day, and men drink about 13.

Relax your eyes

Many office workers and students spend long hours each day staring at a computer screen - and the effects of three factors: prolonged staring, poor posture and poor lighting - can all lead to eye strain and headaches. The phenomenon, known as "Computer Vision Syndrome", can be alleviated by taking a break from the screen.

To protect your eyes from daily screen time, take regular breaks. Eye experts recommend the 20-20-20 rule: for every 20 minutes of computer work, look away from the screen for at least 20 seconds by looking at something 20 feet away.

Giving your eyes a break helps them focus on something else and reduces fatigue. Even better, stand up, swing your arms in the air and stretch your muscles, especially if you sit a lot. This promotes blood circulation, energizing your body and mind.

Use sunscreen all year round

A new study finds that daily sunscreen application has a dual purpose: protecting skin from signs of aging and reducing the risk of skin cancer.

Researchers in Australia found that men and women who regularly applied sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher had younger-looking skin than those who used it only occasionally. They also had fewer wrinkles and dark spots than those who rarely used sunscreen.

So if you're looking for an inexpensive way to slow the ravages of time on your skin, make applying sunscreen a morning routine, rain or shine.

Put the dish sponge in the microwave.

Toilet seats may seem like the germiest place in the house, but researchers say kitchen sponges top the list.

Kitchen sponges are used regularly to wipe up blood stains from raw meat, dirt, and cooking spills, plus their moist and porous texture makes them an ideal place for bacteria to grow and then transfer mold to food.

To prevent the spread of bacteria and to sanitize your sponge, wet it and then microwave it for 30 seconds every night or put it in the dishwasher. Be careful when removing the sponge as it will still be very hot.

Count to 10 when angry

To cool a hot head, count to 10 and take slow, deep breaths between each number. This simple technique helps calm your emotions and reduce your anger quickly.

Counting distracts your mind - giving you time to distance yourself from the negative emotions of a person or situation. If that doesn't help, keep counting and breathing deeply until you feel calmer, more in control, and less aggressive.

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