Avoid risk of sedentary lifestyle diseases in winters with these tips

By Parmita Uniyal

Published on Jan 02, 2022 08:10 pm IST

Staying indoors and remaining inactive in winters could increase your risk of sedentary diseases. Here are tips to follow.

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Winters can give rise to sedentary lifestyle diseases as people tend to stay indoors during the cold weather and remain largely inactive while bingeing on a variety of food. This could lead to fluctuation in cholesterol levels and increase the risk of ailments like diabetes, heart disease among others. Here are small lifestyle changes suggested by Dr Sandeep Patil, Chief Intensivist, Fortis Hospital, Kalyan that could help you stay active and healthy during winters.(Pixabay)

Published on Jan 02, 2022 08:10 pm IST

Winters can give rise to sedentary lifestyle diseases as people tend to stay indoors during the cold weather and remain largely inactive while bingeing on a variety of food. This could lead to fluctuation in cholesterol levels and increase the risk of ailments like diabetes, heart disease among others. Here are small lifestyle changes suggested by Dr Sandeep Patil, Chief Intensivist, Fortis Hospital, Kalyan that could help you stay active and healthy during winters.(Pixabay)

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Exercise regularly: Staying physically active can keep you fit during winter. Daily routine of yoga or any form of physical activity can help keep you warm and boost immunity, and prevent you from the risk of seasonal ailments.(Pixabay)

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Exercise regularly: Staying physically active can keep you fit during winter. Daily routine of yoga or any form of physical activity can help keep you warm and boost immunity, and prevent you from the risk of seasonal ailments.(Pixabay)

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Eat healthy diet: Eating a well-balanced diet including whole grains, lean meats, fish, poultry, legumes, nuts, seeds, herbs, spices as well as plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables are essential to boost the immune system. Resist the temptation of over-indulging in high-calorie winter delights.(Pixabay)

Published on Jan 02, 2022 08:10 pm IST

Eat healthy diet: Eating a well-balanced diet including whole grains, lean meats, fish, poultry, legumes, nuts, seeds, herbs, spices as well as plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables are essential to boost the immune system. Resist the temptation of over-indulging in high-calorie winter delights.(Pixabay)

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Manage stress: When you feel stressed out, take a break and do something that gets your mind off stress. This gives your stress response system a chance to rest.(Pixabay)

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Manage stress: When you feel stressed out, take a break and do something that gets your mind off stress. This gives your stress response system a chance to rest.(Pixabay)

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Go for regular health check-ups: During winters, people prefer to stay indoors where they are in contact of several other people; thus, facilitating the speedy and easy transmission of diseases. Moreover, the foggy climate and less sunlight help in bacterial growth. Thus, health checkups in winters are very important as a preventive step.(Pixabay)

Published on Jan 02, 2022 08:10 pm IST

Go for regular health check-ups: During winters, people prefer to stay indoors where they are in contact of several other people; thus, facilitating the speedy and easy transmission of diseases. Moreover, the foggy climate and less sunlight help in bacterial growth. Thus, health checkups in winters are very important as a preventive step.(Pixabay)

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Monitor your vitals: It is essential to keep a note of one’s blood pressure, heart rate and blood sugar level as well as consult a doctor in case major fluctuations are recorded.(Pixabay)

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Monitor your vitals: It is essential to keep a note of one’s blood pressure, heart rate and blood sugar level as well as consult a doctor in case major fluctuations are recorded.(Pixabay)

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Abstain from smoking and alcohol: Smoking and alcohol consumption in excess should be avoided. Alcohol has a toxic effect on the heart muscles. It can lead to Atrial Fibrillation -- an abnormal heart rhythm. Smoking can aggravate heart problems, respiratory ailments and cause high blood pressure.(Pixabay)

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Abstain from smoking and alcohol: Smoking and alcohol consumption in excess should be avoided. Alcohol has a toxic effect on the heart muscles. It can lead to Atrial Fibrillation -- an abnormal heart rhythm. Smoking can aggravate heart problems, respiratory ailments and cause high blood pressure.(Pixabay)

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Getting enough sleep: Getting sleep is crucial because it helps regenerate the body while stabilizing energy and appetite levels the next day.(Pixabay)

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Getting enough sleep: Getting sleep is crucial because it helps regenerate the body while stabilizing energy and appetite levels the next day.(Pixabay)

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Dress for the weather: People should avoid heading outdoors without layering them appropriately for the weather to prevent hypothermia (low body temperature).(Pixabay)

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Dress for the weather: People should avoid heading outdoors without layering them appropriately for the weather to prevent hypothermia (low body temperature).(Pixabay)

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Wash hands frequently: It has been long known that respiratory infections can increase the risk of getting a heart attack. One should avoid such scenarios by washing hands regularly with soap and water. Additionally, if any flu symptoms are noticeable such as a fever, a viral cough, or body aches, immediate steps should be taken to consult a doctor for a flu shot or antiviral medication.(Pixabay)

Published on Jan 02, 2022 08:10 pm IST

Wash hands frequently: It has been long known that respiratory infections can increase the risk of getting a heart attack. One should avoid such scenarios by washing hands regularly with soap and water. Additionally, if any flu symptoms are noticeable such as a fever, a viral cough, or body aches, immediate steps should be taken to consult a doctor for a flu shot or antiviral medication.(Pixabay)

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