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Top Healthy Resolutions To Make This Dussehra

Make Healthy Resolutions To Make This Dussehra by prioritizing hydration, sleep, and health check-ups, while ensuring financial protection with the right health insurance plan.

  • 30 Sep 2024
  • 3 min read
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Dussehra (Vijayadashmi) is a significant Hindu festival that marks the victory of good over evil. You can also take this opportunity to let go off unhealthy habits. Instead, take good care of your health by adopting healthy lifestyle habits. You can add an extra layer of protection by covering your loved ones and you under health insurance plans.

10 ways to promote your overall health this Dussehra

The following are some tips to promote your health this Dussehra -

  1. Consume a balanced diet

Eat a diet containing different types of foods to give essential nutrients to your body to function properly. Adequate nutrition will strengthen your immune system and overall well-being, keeping you safe from infections and illnesses. Regularly consume fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, whole grains, legumes, and lean proteins.

  1. Stay active

Physical activity can promote cardiovascular health, strengthen bones and muscles, boost immunity, and help maintain a healthy weight. It can also reduce stress and improve your mood. Hence, incorporating exercise, yoga, sports, gardening, and other physical activities in your daily routine can promote longevity and vitality.

  1. Take care of your mental health

This is equally important as physical well-being. If you feel sad, stressed, depressed, and anxious often, look for ways to feel better. Talking to your family and friends, practising yoga and meditation, and following healthy lifestyle habits can help.

  1. Cultivate a hobby

Pursuing a hobby can ease stress, boost creativity, and improve your mental health, skills, focus, and social connections. Some examples are: photography, painting, playing a musical instrument, cooking, and learning a new language.

  1. Get restful sleep at night

Steer clear of late nights and get 7-8 hours of restful sleep at night. Avoiding mobile phones, TV, and other screens at least an hour before bed, consuming a healthy diet, managing stress, and staying active can help.

  1. Stay hydrated

This helps boost energy levels, support nutrient absorption in the body, regulates appetite, strengthen immunity, and more.

  1. Balance work and personal life

Maintain a work-life balance to avoid burnout and health issues. You can define work hours and personal time clearly, especially if you work from home. Avoid taking up tasks beyond the designated hours and spend quality time with your loved ones every day.

  1. Cultivate a saving habit

This is essential for achieving financial stability. Savings also help you meet medical emergencies and other unexpected expenses and ensure peace of mind. Track your income and expenses and avoid spending on unnecessary things.

  1. Buy health insurance

Health issues and healthcare costs are on the rise due to several factors, such as unhealthy lifestyle habits, an ageing population, and technological advancements. Hence, cover yourself and your loved ones under adequate health insurance plans for quality healthcare and financial support. Some insurers offer festive discounts on health insurance, so Dussehra is a good time to invest in one.

  1. Opt for regular health check-ups

Preventive health check-ups are essential for monitoring your overall well-being and detecting health issues early. They can also reduce the risk of chronic diseases.

Conclusion

This Dussehra prioritise your health and adopt healthy lifestyle habits. You must also consider purchasing health insurance plans for your family and you to access quality healthcare when required.

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Disclaimer: The information provided in this blog is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult your general physician or another certified medical professional for any questions regarding a medical condition. Relying on any information provided in this blog is solely at your own risk, and ICICI Lombard is not responsible for any effects or consequences resulting from the use of the information shared.

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