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It happens to the best of us, life is so chaotic and busy that we often forget to take care of ourselves and end up resorting to unhealthy habits.  Numerous different studies have shown that people who generally live a healthy lifestyle usually live longer, feel better, and have an overall higher quality of life.  Here are few simple tips for better health:

• Begin you day with a healthy breakfast: don’t take for granted the most important meal of the day and opt for healthy options such as a banana and oatmeal.
• Exercise regularly: find time to exercise on a regular basis, no matter how busy your schedule.  Make time in the morning or even during your lunchtime.  Health experts generally recommend exercise for at least 30 minutes, three times a week.
• Maintain an ideal weight: avoid going through cycles of weight gain and loss and try to consistently stay at the right weight.
• Don’t eat junk food: junk foods contain unhealthy ingredients with limited nutritional values and are usually high in fats, preservatives, and harmful chemicals
• Drink alcohol in moderation: alcohol is known to keep the heart healthy, but it is important to drink alcohol only in moderation and for the real benefits.
• Sleep at least seven to eight hours a day: the body needs to rest after a long day of activity and sleep repairs and replenishes worn out cells.

It is important to take care of your body and live a healthy lifestyle because the fact is we have one body and we should keep it in good shape so it lasts for a long time.