The massive news about the current situation causes a high increase of stress. Choose wisely where to learn from COVID-19. WHO has a very complete Q&A section on their website for you to get the correct information.
By staying - virtually - connected with your friends and enjoying some time with your family or flatmates, it is easier for your body to stay healthy. Have dinner together, Skype call the friends you are missing the most or just spend time playing with your pets.
If you spend time with yourself and practice some relaxation exercises; you can reduce stress, chances of heart attacks, cancer tumors, and nervous disorders. Healthy mind, healthy body.
Several Studies showed that Japanese and Mediterranean diets lower mortality rates. Eating nuts, plenty of vegetables, more frequently and smaller portions can boost your digestive system for a healthier body. So keep on eating and maybe have a little wine with your dinner.
Having at least 20 minutes of brisk walking daily - or any exercise you enjoy - are associated with an extra 3 to 4 years of life. Move your body and try some new challenging things. A sweat a day keeps the doctor away.
Having green around not only improves the air quality but also helps your mind to be able to concentrate better. Just like getting your daily dose of vitamin D by being exposed to the sun will lift up your mood. So go get some sun with your new disinfected plant for your room.
Sources: Khaw KT (2008), Marmot M (2005), Kern et al (2008), Perlman RL (2008), BBC News, New York Times, Forbes, New Scientist and The Okinawa Program.
Data Visualization: https://informationisbeautiful.net/visualizations/what-could-really-increase-life-expectancy-lifespan-and-longevity/
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