Wellness Wednesdays: Edition #8

Welcome to Your Eight Wellness Wednesday Newsletter!

Hey everyone,

Today, we're exploring 4 crucial health risk factors that are often overlooked and ignored. Let’s dive straight in!

Most ignore the early signs, what will you do? 🤔

Read on to find out 🔻

#1. The Sneaky Threat: Chronic Stress 😓

What is it? Chronic stress is long-term stress that persists over an extended period of time and can affect both physical and mental health 🏥

• Chronic stress can lead to high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, and depression 😥

• It weakens your immune system, making you more susceptible to illnesses

• Stress can also contribute to unhealthy behaviors like overeating 🍔

Stress-Busting Tip: Practice the 4-7-8 breathing technique. Inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 7, exhale for 8. Repeat 4 times. It only takes a few minutes ✅

I have struggled for years with this problem myself, but it’s definitely solvable with just a bit of effort!

Pro Tip: Discover 16 additional stress management techniques here.

#2. The Sleep Stealer: Blue Light Exposure 📱

What is it? Blue light is a type of light emitted by digital screens that can disrupt your body's natural sleep-wake cycle 🌀

• Blue light from screens can disrupt melatonin production, and therefore your sleep-wake cycle 😴

• Poor sleep is linked to obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease

• It can also impair cognitive function and mood 🧠

Pro Tip: Use blue light filtering apps or glasses, especially in the evening. Try to avoid screens 1-2 hours before bedtime.

#3. The Modern Menace: Sedentary Lifestyle 🛋️

• Sitting for long periods increases your risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease 💔

• Even if you exercise regularly, prolonged sitting can still be harmful

• It can also lead to poor posture and chronic back pain 🤕

Movement Motivation: Set a timer to stand up and stretch every hour. Try a standing desk or take walking meetings when possible.

Find more ways to combat the “never-ending” sedentary lifestyle on this website.

#4. The Hidden Danger: Social Isolation 🤝

What is it? Social isolation is a lack of social connections and limited participation in social activities. It often comes with avoidance and anxiety.

• Social isolation can be as harmful to health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day 🚬

• It increases the risk of depression, cognitive decline, and heart disease.

• Loneliness can weaken your immune system and increase inflammation 📈

Connection Catalyst: Join a club, volunteer, or schedule regular video calls with friends and family.

Or, just simply reply to this e-mail so I can personally help you work something out 🙂

Remember, if you’re not in action, you’re not enjoying life to the fullest! Life is beautiful, so go enjoy it!

That’s it for today! We learned about numerous health risk factors and how to take steps to effectively combat them!

I’ll see you next week, when our new e-book will release and you’ll have an opportunity to get it for F-REE!

Share the above with your friends! Trust me, they’ll thank you for it.

Stay healthy, stay connected,
WH HealthTips

P.S. HEALTH MEME!