How to Attain Optimal Health in the 21st Century

Living during the 21st century means that you have the possibility to attain optimal health. Not only have researchers identified the factors that go into a healthy lifestyle, modern technology such as refrigeration and fast transportation have made it easy for most people to obtain what they need, such as healthy foods, exercise equipment, vitamins and medications. Talk with your doctor to find out what you need to do to be as healthy as possible.

Instructions

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  Eat healthy foods. Getting good nutrition is essential to optimal health. With modern growing and transporting methods, obtaining the necessary foods has never been easier.

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  Exercise daily. Adults need about 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise every day. If you don't get enough activity during the course of your daily routine, join a gym or invest in modern exercise equipment for your home.

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  Get enough sleep. Sleep contributes to physical health as well as emotional and intellectual health. If you don't get enough sleep, you may suffer from exhaustion, irritability and frustration, plus you may be more at risk of having a preventable accident due to a lack of sleep.

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  Take your vitamins. The good news is that if you are not getting enough vitamins in your diet, you can take a multivitamin that contains 100 percent of the recommended dietary allowances of vitamins A, C, D, E and K, along with trace minerals that you need for optimal health.

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  Make friends. Friends make you feel better about yourself and keep you emotionally and socially healthy. Feeling good about yourself may boost your immunity, leading to good physical health as well. In the 21st century, you may be able to join support groups or even online communities full of people with similar interests.