Health Briefs TV and Why Increasing Activity Can Save a Life

The World Health Organization reports that physical inactivity is identified as the fourth-leading risk factor for death around the world. Health Briefs TV wants readers to know how to increase daily movement in order to save their life.

It is not too difficult to add movement into the day. Most of us commute to work sitting down in a vehicle or train, then we sit all day at a desk, sit all the way home, sit for dinner and lounge on the couch watching TV until bedtime. But it is not hard to add some movement into the day to reduce the chance of developing type 2 diabetes, obesity and heart disease. Below are some suggestions to get started easily.

Spend 30 minutes of a one hour lunch break walking. Walk around the block, around the building, or walk up and down a few flights of stairs if the weather is too cold.

Stand up every hour or two to stretch. Then walk to the break room for something to drink. Walk the long way back to the desk.

Park father away from doors when going to the supermarket or a department store.

Take a family walk after dinner.

The Health Briefs TV show urges readers to find the time during the day and evening to add some movement into lives. It all adds up in the end to a longer and healthier life. 

Daily Health Habits from Health Briefs

Get busy with some fun ways to exercise this summer. Take a walk after dinner when the sun is not so high and hot. Or go for a swim in a pool. Health Briefs encourages readers to enjoy any time outdoors when the weather is nice.

Take a nap and go to bed at a regular time every night. A University of Chicago study found that getting 4.5 hours of sleep rather the needed 8 to 8.5 hours, ramps up hunger and appetite and more so in the afternoon. Take a 20 minute nap during the day if possible, and hit the sack on time.

Hydrate. Drink plenty of water if out in the sun all day long and into the evening. It renews cells and refreshes brain energy. Additionally, people who drink 7 glasses of water per day eat less than those who do not.  Drink up, readers.

Health Briefs recommends eating meals on schedule every day. Have some breakfast within one hour of waking and space other meals out three to five hours apart. Include some proteins, whole grains and lots of produce.

Find a healthy way to deal with stress. Emotional eating is not good for anyone as it tends to lead toward eating unhealthy, “comfort” foods. If stress is pressing, try listening to favorite music, go for a walk or run, or close the eyes and meditate.

These five daily habits are healthy and can help all of us avoid overeating and becoming lazy this summer.

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Standing and Walking Spur Creativity – Health Briefs

Recent studies have pointed out that standing during meetings and walking during the day leads to more productivity and creativity than being expected to stay seated. Health Briefs explores how kicking sedentary work practices are better for everyone.

The next time the department needs to get together, remove all the chairs from the conference room and gauge the flow of energy. A new study suggests that standing during meetings benefits work performance where knowledge is the key to productivity. The report found that standing meetings produced more energized team members and ones who were more likely to share ideas. The study researchers were from Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis, MO and reported their findings in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science. Health Briefs also learns that walking is a great way to boost creativity. Walking helps the blood flow more freely moving more oxygen to the brain which then powers up the creative juices.

Creativity and productivity was raised by 60% for those who were allowed to get up and walk during the day as opposed as to those who were expected to stay seated. Even those who walked on a treadmill in a bland setting were found to be just as creative as those who took a 15 walk outside. Medical researchers have been saying for years that walking is an easy way to get moving again. It is now considered a great way to keep our minds active as we age, as well as boost productivity and creativity.

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