Imagine a world where your health was your wealth, a world where your blood pressure reading determined your interest rate.
According to the World Health Organisation, every year more than 60% of deaths result from preventable diseases of lifestyle. I know we all believe that the American’s have the highest incidence of obesity in the world, but believe it or not South Africans have overtaken them putting us at higher risk of contracting heart disease, diabetes, strokes. Stress and our hectic lifestyles is the number one contributor to our weight gain and ill health.
All the planning in the world can ensure that whatever the eventuality, we will be financially secure, but our dreams may no longer be fulfilled. Spending your golden years on a yacht sailing the world or travelling overseas to visit family are only possible if you are well enough. The need to be close to a hospital will put an end to your adventures travelling through Africa in a camper home.
The Maximus health team believe that your health is your wealth. Every plan we put in place can only be realised if we are healthy enough to enjoy it. Make healthier lifestyle choices now and ensure that your future years are truly golden.
5 tips the health team are trying to reduce everyday stress:
- Have something you are passionate about other than your job. Spend time on it and enjoy it’s rewards.
- Don’t start your day by checking your smart phone. Make the first 10 minutes of your day your own. Listen to the birds, breathe.
- Smile as often as possible.
- Don’t skip meals, snack on healthy food regularly to maintain good energy levels and avoid fatigue.
- Drink water, a well hydrated brain works better.