8 Top Amazing Tips For Youth In 20s To Stay Healthy And Smart All Their Life

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Jan 13, 2017 12:32 AM EST

20-year-olds enjoy great health, good physique and charming looks but definitely they must find ways to stay as they are as much as possible throughout their life.

The majority of the youth enjoy ample protection naturally against deformities, sicknesses and sufferings as their youth is a powerful tool of protection. But this will not continue for the rest of the life and here is when a person should start thinking start while in his twenties.

The dietitians and physicians agree that healthy habits formed at this stage of life remain with a person for the rest of his life and they can make a big difference while one travels down the path.  

The risk of chronic diseases lowers by 70% to 80%, whether it is diabetes or heart attack or even cancer, said Tom Rifai, MD, regional medical director of metabolic health and weight management at Henry Ford Health System, spoke to Insider.  

Here are 8 of these things that everyone in his twenties should start now:

Alcohol Intake

Alcohol assumption in excessive amount can bring multiple sorts of cancer, liver diseases etc. in later years of life. Moderate intake of alcohol is the key to healthy drinking.

 No Opioid or Tobacco

Opioid has killed several people and smoking has claimed lives and health of millions only in the US. Recreational exposure of the youth must focus on healthy choices. Toxic substances are definitely not in the list of twenties who plan for long-term health and beauty.

Mental Health

Mental health is an essential part of human physical health is something basic which must be clear in the minds of youth. Whatever bothers a person and whatever he feels to share is not something to be embarrassed of says David Katz, MD, the director of Yale University's Prevention Research Center!

Limiting Screen Use

Digital devices are a part of the life of youth in their twenties. Excessive use of the screen for any purpose like texting, playing games, browsing or watching movies affects the brain badly. Sleep diminishes with too much screen time at night in the bed. For quality sleep and ample brain rest, youth must avoid using screens in the bed at night.     

Heart Care

Foods that keep your heart in the best of health are they to keep this voluntary muscle working for long without any trouble. Eat well and eat healthy that keeps the heart strong and working. The importance of sports and exercises to the heart health is as important as good food. Maintain a balance between the both.

Exercise Moderately

Doing exercise is a great habit but doing extra harsh exercises is injurious to human health and body. Sticking to moderate exercise regularly is the point to consider, according to NY Times.

Maintain Good Environment

Good and healthy habits depend on a good environment. Notice the environment around and tweak it according to what can keep you closer to fineness and healthy habits.

Personal Check

Habits diminish with time if one does not keep a check at them. This is a great age when there are apps and trackers that can help everyone to keep regular on a habit he has chosen to comply.

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