By Monica Beyer, Cheapism
OVERDOSING ON PREVENTION
A healthy lifestyle is a goal for many people, but some common practices can actually do more harm than good. Whether it's getting too much of a good thing or buying stuff you probably don't need, here are some allegedly healthy habits that may not be all that great for you in the long run.
A healthy lifestyle is a goal for many people, but some common practices can actually do more harm than good. Whether it's getting too much of a good thing or buying stuff you probably don't need, here are some allegedly healthy habits that may not be all that great for you in the long run.
OVERDOING EXERCISE
Exercise is crucial for overall health, but overdoing it can lead to strains, sprains, or other injuries. Warm up, work out, cool down, and don't overextend to the point of injury in the name of good health.
Exercise is crucial for overall health, but overdoing it can lead to strains, sprains, or other injuries. Warm up, work out, cool down, and don't overextend to the point of injury in the name of good health.
TOO MANY ANTIBIOTICS
When you fall ill, there's an urge to head to the doctor and get medication. But over-prescribing of antibiotics has led to antibiotic resistance, which means some drugs are less effective than they used to be. Discuss the issue with your doctor and resist the urge to ask for an antibiotic if you don't need one.
When you fall ill, there's an urge to head to the doctor and get medication. But over-prescribing of antibiotics has led to antibiotic resistance, which means some drugs are less effective than they used to be. Discuss the issue with your doctor and resist the urge to ask for an antibiotic if you don't need one.
HEAPING ON HAND SANITIZER
[post_ads]While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that hand sanitizer is the next best thing to washing with soap and water, the Food and Drug Administration is still investigating the safety of the ingredients.
[post_ads]While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that hand sanitizer is the next best thing to washing with soap and water, the Food and Drug Administration is still investigating the safety of the ingredients.
There is also concern that using hand sanitizer too often can lead germs to develop resistance. If possible, scrub well with soap and water instead.
Water is necessary for life, but it really is possible to overdo it. Too much water can dilute electrolytes in the blood, which can be fatal. People who do a lot of athletic training (such as marathon runners) are at greater risk.
Eschewing breakfast may seem like a good weight-loss tactic, but it can lead to impaired glucose tolerance and may actually result in more weight gain down the road.
SLEEPING TOO MUCH
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Getting enough sleep is vital to physical and mental health. If you think you're being even healthier by sleeping in, think again -- studies show increased body fat and other health problems (particularly psychiatric issues) in people who get more Z's than they should.
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Getting enough sleep is vital to physical and mental health. If you think you're being even healthier by sleeping in, think again -- studies show increased body fat and other health problems (particularly psychiatric issues) in people who get more Z's than they should.
TAKING VITAMINS
Vitamins can help fill the gaps in a not-so-perfect diet, but the jury is still out on whether or not they prevent chronic disease. Instead of investing in several individual supplements, try an inexpensive multivitamin instead.
Vitamins can help fill the gaps in a not-so-perfect diet, but the jury is still out on whether or not they prevent chronic disease. Instead of investing in several individual supplements, try an inexpensive multivitamin instead.
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Although experts recommend frequent brushing, you may be damaging tooth enamel if you brush your teeth right after consuming acidic drinks or foods, such as sweets and citrus fruits. Wait up to an hour before brushing.
Although experts recommend frequent brushing, you may be damaging tooth enamel if you brush your teeth right after consuming acidic drinks or foods, such as sweets and citrus fruits. Wait up to an hour before brushing.
TOO MUCH SOY
For those trying to eat more non-meat protein, soy is often seen as a good substitute. Some soy can be part of a healthy diet, but intake should be moderate. Animal studies reveal that too much soy may have detrimental effects on the reproductive system.
For those trying to eat more non-meat protein, soy is often seen as a good substitute. Some soy can be part of a healthy diet, but intake should be moderate. Animal studies reveal that too much soy may have detrimental effects on the reproductive system.
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