We all make mistakes that are just as bad for our bodies as well as our minds. If you’re having some of these 10 terrible habits, you could be putting your health at risk.
Bad posture
Bad posture can cause back pain and affect your spine, which can have negative effects on your heart and lungs. Leaning forward too often can lower your lung capacity by 30%.
Sitting at the desk all day
Women who sit for more than 6 hours a day are 40% more likely to die within 15 years, than those who sit for less than 3 hours. The percentage for men is 20. Sitting for longer periods can cause heart attack and metabolic syndrome.
Eating fast
Eating quickly can cause bloating, excessive gas and acid reflux. You should keep in mind that it takes for about 20-30 minutes for your brain to get the message from your stomach that you’re full. Men who eat fast are 84% more likely to be overweight, and women are just over twice as likely.
Not getting enough sleep
Sleeping less than 6 hours a night can cause many disorders such as heart disease and obesity. The lack of sleep is also linked to dying prematurely.
Overworking
If you are working more than 10 hours a day is 60% more likely to develop heart disease or have a heart attack.
Tanning too often
Women who visit tanning salons more than once a month are 55% more likely to develop malignant melanoma.
Eating too much red meat
Eating too much unprocessed red meat can increase the risk of death by 13%.
Watching TV
For every hour of watching TV, your life shortens by 22 minutes.
Smoking
Smoking cigarettes will reduce your life expectancy by 10 years.
Skipping breakfast
People who do not eat breakfast are 4 times more likely to be overweight.