5:00 PM
Tuesday 03 November 2020
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I wrote – Shaima Morsi
It is necessary to know bad habits that harm our health in general, and to avoid them, especially in light of the spread of the Corona virus, and to warn of a second wave with the advent of winter.
There are 10 unhealthy habits that you may practice without knowing, so we mention them to you so that we avoid them so as not to harm our health, and they are according to what was reported by “Eatthis”:
1- Online Self Diagnosis:
Allowing the Internet to guide your decisions may delay the correct diagnosis of your condition, appropriate treatment, and the involvement of your doctor is essential for an accurate diagnosis that may save your life or at least speed up the healing process.
2- Accept sleep problems:
Without adequate sleep, your body cannot function, which increases the risk of cancer, heart disease and dementia, so if you have a chronic problem getting seven to nine hours of sleep every night, talk to your doctor.
3.Do not treat acid reflux:
Heartburn, or acid reflux, is caused by stomach acid refluxing into the esophagus, causing a burning or pain in the chest or throat, but if you have heartburn on a regular basis, it is not a good idea to continue taking antacids.
Because over time, stomach acid can damage the delicate tissues of the esophagus, causing a precancerous condition called Barrett’s esophagus, and this can progress to esophageal cancer.
So if you have regular heartburn, talk to your doctor, and he may recommend prescription or lifestyle changes or further testing.
4- You skip the annual eye test:
Your eyes can carry signs of various chronic diseases, which the ophthalmologist can detect, and then get early treatment, and there are some eye conditions such as glaucoma which are considered a “silent killer” of vision, in addition, an eye care provider can detect bleeding and swelling in the retina of the eye. , And the liner of the eye.
5- Don’t get annual check-ups for skin cancer:
Melanoma, which is the most deadly type of cancer of the skin, and when skin cancer is detected early, the better. In addition, melanoma can form in parts of the body that are far from your field of vision, such as your back or scalp, for this reason it is important to perform Regular screening for skin cancer.
6.You don’t know your blood pressure:
Maintaining blood pressure is one of the most important things you can do to stay healthy, as its high can weaken the walls of blood vessels, which increases the risk of stroke, heart attacks and dementia, so experts say that you should check your blood pressure annually.
7.Eating a lot of salt:
Eating large amounts of sodium is one of the main risk factors for high blood pressure, which increases your chance of having a heart attack, so it is best not to add salt to your meals, and reduce your consumption of fast food and processed foods, which tend to be loaded with sodium.
8- You look at screens before bed:
Mobile phone or TV screens should be shut off well before bedtime to ensure that you get enough sleep, as the blue light emitted from computers, smartphones and televisions disturbs your normal daily sleep rhythm, which leads to insomnia, and lack of sleep has been linked to serious diseases such as heart disease. And blood vessels, diabetes and cancer.
9- You don’t know your cholesterol levels:
Good habits such as eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly are necessary to keep the cholesterol level low, so experts recommend taking a cholesterol test every five years.
Older adults may need to do this more frequently to keep “bad” cholesterol low, eat a diet low in saturated fats, avoid trans fats, exercise regularly, and maintain a healthy weight.
10.Don’t treat the signs of depression:
Numerous studies have shown that mental health has a direct relationship to a serious physical illness, so if you find yourself in a persistent low mood, and frequent feelings of hopelessness or a lack of interest in the things you used to enjoy, you may be depressed, and if not treated, it may increase your risk. Heart disease and other chronic conditions.
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