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Count backward on your walk, 'anchor' your habits and eat with a loved one for lower blood sugar - plus 5 more health tips to help you have a great week
Yahoo Health • • health
Key Points:
- Drinking very hot beverages regularly, above 149°F, may triple the risk of esophageal cancer, so experts recommend letting drinks cool slightly before consumption.
- Eating carbohydrate-rich meals with a loved one can lower blood sugar spikes compared to eating alone, as close company reduces the body's energy spent on self-regulation.
- The dual-walking test, which involves multitasking while walking, can help assess cognitive and motor health, with slower gait during tasks potentially indicating early decline.
- To prevent respiratory illness from humidifiers, it is important to clean them regularly by emptying and drying the tank daily and performing a deep clean weekly.
- Simple lifestyle changes like anchoring new habits to existing routines, eating fiber-rich foods like a tomato and avocado salad, using knee braces for osteoarthritis, and listening to relaxing music can improve overall wellness and stress management.
