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The Importance of Adopting a Healthy Lifestyle |
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According to recent reports, Malaysia has the highest number of overweight
people in Southeast Asia, indicating an unhealthy lifestyle. In response, the
Ministry of Health is making efforts to educate people about the significance of
healthy eating habits and regular exercise. Maintaining good health is crucial,
and there are several reasons why.
Firstly, good health enables us to live a normal life, work, study, and play
freely. Physical fitness is essential for any physical activity involved in
working or playing with our friends. For instance, to play football with friends
without easily getting tired, we need to be in good health. Furthermore,
researchers have found that healthy people are better at concentration and
memory retention. Therefore, we perform better at work or study with good
health.
Adopting a healthy lifestyle helps us to live longer. An unhealthy lifestyle
that involves overeating, under-eating, insufficient sleep, lack of exercise,
smoking, and drinking alcohol, can lead to life-threatening diseases such as
cancer, diabetes, stroke, and heart disease. These diseases are often the result
of an unhealthy lifestyle, and they could lead to an early grave. Hence, a
healthy lifestyle is necessary for longevity.
Good health also contributes to our overall sense of well-being. Some might
think that eating healthily and exercising is too much work, and will cause them
to suffer. This is not the case. Exercise and a healthy diet have both been
shown to improve mood, and raise self-esteem. When we exercise, our brain
releases natural painkilling chemicals called endorphins, which work to improve
mood and relieve stress. Furthermore, being in good health helps us feel happier
about ourselves.
In conclusion, leading a healthy lifestyle is vital as it allows us to live full
and normal lives, live longer, and feel happier. Therefore, a healthy lifestyle
is something that everyone should strive to practice. |
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