Drinking high-sugar beverages
Do you enjoy the refreshing taste of a cool soda? Sadly, drinking sugary beverages could be one of the worst bad habits for your health. Research from the American Society of Nephrology suggests that soda and sweetened drinks could be linked to a higher risk of developing kidney disease. Why not try some water instead?
Using vape pens![Using vape pens]()
Vape pens have grown in popularity in recent years as a so-called healthy alternative to smoking. However, they could be doing you serious harm. One study from the American College of Cardiology links using vape pens to a high risk of depression and heart disease. If you’re looking to break a bad habit, you may want to start here.
Yo-yo dieting
Getting into shape can be a tough game. However, if you’re a fan of fad diets, you might want to rethink your health routine. Research from the American Heart Association suggests that yo-yo dieting could be linked to an increased risk of heart disease in women. Eating a balanced diet and exercising is the only way to go.
Not sleeping well![Don’t go to bed too early]()
Do you find it hard to sleep each night? When you don’t get enough rest, it could seriously impact your health. Poor sleep has been linked to a rise in heart-related deaths, according to research published in the European Heart Journal. If you’re looking for a way to lead a healthier lifestyle, make getting more sleep a priority.
Nighttime snacking
When nighttime falls and you’re relaxing, you may be tempted to head to the fridge and grab a snack. While eating late may not seem like a huge problem, research suggests that it could lead to obesity and diabetes in the long run. Try to avoid eating after you’ve had your main dinner.
Eating fried chicken![Eating fried chicken]()
Deep-fried food may be satisfying, but you should consider the effect it has on your health. Research from the British Medical Journal suggests that eating a lot of fried food can lead to a high risk of cardiovascular problems, certain types of cancer, and even death. Cutting down on your consumption is a smart and healthy move.
Watching too much TV
Are you a binge-watching fiend? If you love nothing more than settling in to watch TV for the night, here’s some bad news. One study from the American College of Cardiology found that watching lots of TV was associated with higher levels of blood pressure and diabetes. Hitting the “off” button and heading out will make all the difference.
Do you make time for the most important meal of the day? The previously mentioned study from the American College of Cardiology also suggested that skipping breakfast could be linked to heart problems. The experts advised that people should be eating a high-energy breakfast as part of a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
Sitting all day long
If you happen to work a desk job, you could be putting your health at risk. Sitting around all day is one of the most common modern-day bad habits. Research from the University of California suggests that this habit could be linked to poor brain function as well as a high risk of heart disease and diabetes.
Choosing diet product![Choosing diet products]()
When you’re trying to lose weight, you could be forgiven for thinking that diet products are the way to go. However, research from the University of Georgia suggests that many food products that carry the diet label are actually high in sugar. That means you could end up gaining weight should you start to rely on them.
Drinking from plastic bottles
Most of us wouldn’t think twice about drinking water from a plastic bottle. Shockingly, research from the University of Cincinnati suggests that these bottles can release potentially harmful chemicals when they make contact with hot liquid. So, if you wash your bottle with hot water and reuse it, it could be quite dangerous.
To be Continued!
