

8 Realistic Healthy Habits That Make a Huge Difference
141 snips Aug 17, 2024
Dr. Aditi Nerurkar, a Harvard Medical School lecturer and expert in stress and public health, shares eight simple but powerful health habits that can transform your life. She discusses grocery shopping strategies that reduce stress and improve choices, and emphasizes the importance of posture and movement for overall well-being. Listeners will learn practical tips for managing stress in a digital world, combatting Zoom fatigue, and the significance of daily routines in enhancing mental fitness. Each tip is designed to be easy to implement, making wellness accessible for all.
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Grocery Shopping Hacks
- Shop the perimeter of the grocery store for whole foods like produce, dairy, and lean proteins.
- Minimize consumption of processed foods found in the center aisles.
Supplement Advice
- Prioritize lifestyle changes like sleep, caffeine reduction, and movement over supplements for stress management.
- Treat supplements like medications and consult a doctor.
Sitting and Stress
- Sitting for prolonged periods increases the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and overall mortality.
- It's detrimental to cardiovascular health and can increase anxiety and stress.