Fitness and healthy habits are keystones that help us improve just about every facet of our life. Discover more about these super important healthy habits.
Health is important to us here at DGH. Check out many of the articles here about health, habits and where the two meet.
One of the best methods for keeping exercise a regular routine is to habitualize the process. Otherwise, health is something you may care about for a few months until it begins to fade.
See great ways to make health and fitness part of your life by making them habits.
Your doctor just told you that you were suffering from high blood pressure and you need to make some changes. Hypertension is one of the biggest diseases our country faces. It has become a matter of government concern. High blood pressure is the underlying cause of many other life-threatening diseases. Besides taking any medications your … Read more
Have you started a walking habit in order to lose weight? The truth is walking can be a great long-term solution to shedding weight, but it’s not an overnight solution. So even if you’re getting thousands of steps per day, you might wonder: “How many steps does it take to lose a pound?” In this … Read more
Let’s face it: Nail biting is a bad habit. But if this is a habit that you have, you’ve likely noticed that it isn’t easy to stop. Nail biting is common in children and teenagers. In fact, it is the most common nervous habit worldwide, and it’s a popular habit among adolescents because the teen … Read more
Not sure about the distance you’re covering with a daily walk or run? Many people who exercise, count their steps but don’t know how many miles they’ve covered. Normally, this isn’t a big issue. But as Peter Drucker once said, “What gets measured, gets managed.“ So how many steps are in a mile? Generally speaking, … Read more
Managing diabetes can be difficult. There are many challenges in effective diabetes management, such as keeping track of blood sugar levels, exercising and eating healthy, and getting regular checkups. However, by setting SMART goals and adhering to them, diabetes management can be easier and more successful. SMART goals allow you to set measurable and achievable … Read more
If you’re a new parent, a college student, or you just suffer from insomnia, you probably know what it’s like to go long periods of time without sleep. But what happens when you stay awake for a full 24 hours? Does it really do that much harm to your body? After all, you can catch … Read more
Do you love yourself? When you drag your butt out of bed in the morning are you energized to make the most of the day? Or are you worried about what will go wrong? Do you look in the mirror and not like what you see? Or are you comfortable in your own skin? Do … Read more
Do you ever feel a sudden surge of fear? Perhaps you feel anxious about an upcoming major exam, or maybe you’re walking alone on a dark street and are apprehensive of what would happen if a stranger sprang from the bushes. Or you simply feel overwhelmed by a laundry list of tasks to complete. Regardless … Read more
Are you looking for simple ways to boost your immune system? Today, we’re giving you 15 tips to strengthen your immune system against illness, or have a faster recovery after an illness. These suggestions use natural and healthy ways to strengthen your immunity, with no medications or expensive equipment required. People who practice healthy habits … Read more
Are you looking for ways to fix your sleep schedule? You may be working as a firefighter, police officer, paramedic, or nurse, and your job requires you to be on rotating shifts, or on call to respond to emergencies at any time. Or it could be that your lifestyle forces you to keep late hours, … Read more