5 daily habits that harm us more than smoking

Our health is in our hands – this simple truth is worth remembering. And remember every time you do.

Passive lifestyle

Sitting around the clock is almost the worst thing you can do for your body. Canadian scientists have found that a sedentary lifestyle increases the risk of colon, breast and lung cancer. So try to move more! Even when working remotely or in the office, take active breaks. Yoga or light exercises are the best option. And, of course, exercise 2-3 times a week. Anybody.

Researchers warn that animal protein contains a special hormone that can cause cancer. You don’t have to completely cut out steaks and cheese platters, but reducing protein meals to a reasonable amount is a must. Replace animal protein with vegetable protein. Add nuts and legumes to your diet.

It turns out that those who cook meals on a gas stove get an extra daily dose of nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide and formaldehyde. The same substances that smokers consume every day with a cigarette. How to solve a problem? Just buy a quality hood.

Unfortunately, tanning is still popular. Even the high probability of malignant tumors does not stop lovers of tanned skin. If you care about your health, protect your skin from the sun’s harmful rays and stop going to the solarium. And yes, SPF should be your best friend.

If you quit smoking, lead an active lifestyle and eat a healthy diet, but sleep several hours a day, you are still putting yourself in a risk group with a smoker. Irregular and poor quality sleep increases your chances of developing cancer. To stay healthy, you need at least eight hours of sleep.

How to fall asleep quickly and get rid of insomnia? Lead a healthy lifestyle, eat only healthy foods and monitor the health of vital organs.