You might be doing harm to your body through an unhealthy lifestyle, and the effects could be ones that you don’t see for some time. Unfortunately, activities like sitting for long periods and screen addiction can have disastrous effects on humans. Here are some of the modern issues that are leading to a whole new range of 21st-century health problems and ways to turn them around to be healthier.
Consider, for example, the massive consumption of cow’s milk despite the fact that the human digestive system is only able to assimilate its nutrients in 25 percent of the population. As much as people try and keep themselves active and practice self-care, there are some ways in which the modern lifestyle is proving ruinous to your overall health.
3 unhealthy lifestyle effects:
1. Too much sitting
The average person gets out of bed to sit and eat breakfast, then sits in the car, gets to work, and sits at a desk.
When lunchtime comes, you sit and eat lunch. Then, come home, sit and watch TV for a while, then sit down to dinner before going to bed. That’s a whole lot of sitting!
The worst part of it is that sitting for long periods is proven to be damaging to your health. That’s all the more reason to stand more, including implementing standing meetings at work or getting a sit-stand desk to vary between the two positions.
While humans sat on chairs throughout human history, rarely have they spent quite so much much time sitting in them. Sitting is, anthropologically speaking, a relatively new configuration for the body to which people are not yet completely accustomed.
Spending too long sitting can lead to severe unhealthy lifestyle effects. The potential health problems include increasing your risk of muscular and skeletal disorders, obesity, diabetes, and even cancer and heart disease. Walking or cycling to work and getting up for a quick walk every half hour or so can help to mitigate the damage.
2. Screen addiction
Our eyes have not developed to accommodate the glowing rectangles of light that people dedicate so much of their day to staring at obsessively. Yes, it’s the smartphone screen, but other screens too.
Exposure to televisions, computer monitors, tablets, and smartphones can take a toll if you don’t buy computer glasses to help mitigate the damage. Otherwise, you can expect tired, dry, and irritable eyes.
There are other unhealthy lifestyle effects too. For example, you might experience neck and upper back pain from slouching or bending forward to look at screens. So, try to maintain proper posture, have an ergonomic workstation, and take breaks. Stretching regularly is also a good idea.
3. Unnatural eating patterns
There was a time when humans had to roam, forage, and hunt for their food. They grazed on what they found as they went along. That was a long time ago, but human physiology didn’t get the memo.
People usually defer eating until breakfast, lunch, and dinner. But, in doing so, folks run the risk of having low blood sugar.
If that level dips, you might crave sugary, fatty, and salty processed foods. Regular snacking and eating whole, unprocessed foods will not prevent you from making poor dietary choices.
A few last words on unhealthy lifestyle effects
Now you see why it is important to pay attention to an unhealthy lifestyle to prevent unwanted results! The suggestions above can help you be at your best all day long.
What are some other unhealthy habits you frequently see today?
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Good info
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I especially like your comment on eating consistently throughout the day to maintain blood sugar levels and reduce cravings. My Dietician recommends that as well. Growing up my family was so set on breakfast, lunch, big dinner so I am learning a new way around food.
Great that you’re learning new habits that seem to work better for you now you’re an adult! Welcome to the community here :)
Great post! I am so guilty of sitting too much and spending too much time on my phone and computer!
You aren’t alone, as proven by the comments left for this post!
This is so so so true. Too much sitting and screen time is killing it all in our life. And also the shit food we are eating.
Just say no to sh*t food! ;)
Very true words !!
Christy, so right. Sitting. Screen. Cellphone screen…. that is why it is so important that we take breaks away from our computer.
Exactly! Speaking of breaks, I hope you have a great weekend ahead :)
Guilty guilty guilty!
Wonderful posting, Christy! However, we always need to be remembered! Greetings, Michael
True, reminders don’t hurt (at least they shouldn’t!) ~ ;) :)
So true. Great post!
Lol…let me count the ways xxxxxxxx
All problems I have. I’m working on it though.
Ha..I guess screen time and sitting is something bloggers, vloggers, etc have to work on. I am also trying to get my daughter to do more outdoor ectivities as she is attached to her ipad..
That’s a great plan with your daughter! True that screen time quickly mounts up for bloggers!
Great post!
Thank you for all of your support! <3
Your welcome😉
oh for sure! I sit way too much! And don’t get me started on screen time! Ugh