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10 Everyday Habits That Ruin Your Health in Long-Term

Even the most harmless of habits can prove damaging in the long run. What’s worse is that you might even be repeating these things every single day without realizing what they can do. Take a look at these 10 everyday habits that ruin your health in the long-term.

#1. Using electronic gadgets near bedtime

Using electronic gadgets near bedtime

By Japanexperterna.se from Japan (Person looking at smartphone in the dark) [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons

Resist the urge to reach for your smart-phone or tablet near bedtime. Not only will it  keep you up longer, it also impacts the quality of sleep. The blue light radiated from these devices can suppress the melatonin levels in your body. Not getting enough sleep will not just affect your next day, it can also lead to various diseases.

#2. Skipping sleep

Not only it takes a toll on your mood the next day, skipping on sleep can also impact the way your body works. It leads to production of cortisol which makes you more stressed and prevents your brain from getting enough rest and repair.

#3. Brushing right after eating

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brushing teeth

Some of us can barely brush our teeth twice a day and then there are people who brush their teeth after every meal. Well, if you are one of those, stop brushing immediately after eating especially if you have consumed acidic foods such as cola, oranges or fizzy drinks. Immediately brushing after eating acidic foods can weaken teeth.

#4. Religiously following a health plan

It’s good to choose a health plan and following it but don’t overdo it. We are all prone to temptations so choose days on which you can deviate from the plan. It’s okay to eat a pizza every once in a while as long as you stick to a healthy lifestyle.

#5. Using Plastic Containers

Using Plastic Containers

It’s good to plan your meals ahead of time and store them accordingly but the containers you might use for that contain BPA which isn’t good especially if you are trying to lose weight. Look for BPA- free containers for storing food.

#6. Using microwave for preparing popcorn

These ready to eat popcorn contain a chemical called diacetyl which vaporizes when heated and when consumed can damage your lungs. Better let them cool down before eating.

#7. Drinking too much water

drinking too much water

It’s not always healthy because too much of it can lead to an electrolyte imbalance in your body. Every body has different needs and you should drink water based on it. If you move a lot, drink more but if you have kidney problems don’t gulp it all down.

#8. Sitting cross-legged

Various studies have established that sitting with your legs crossed can lead to hypertension, nerve damage and varicose veins.

#9. Chewing gum all day

Chewing gum all day

Chewing too much gum can lead to gas and even diarrhoea. The bacteria in our colon love sweetener and when they break it down, they produce a lot of gas. Limit it to one or two sticks a day.

#10. Using mirrors for measuring your self-worth

Mirrors can be used for a lot of things but judging your self-esteem shouldn’t be one of them. We are all guilty of finding flaws in our body while staring into a mirror and how we don’t fit the perfect body description. Instead, use mirrors to feel more positive about your body.

 

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