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What “Optimal” Health Is Really Costing You — The Hidden Price Nobody Talks About

What “Optimal” Health Is Really Costing You — The Hidden Price Nobody Talks About

For example, as shown in the image below, most people don’t get enough fruits and veggies, sleep, or exercise. And the number of people who do all these things on a regular basis (while also avoiding tobacco and minimizing alcohol) is extremely low: likely a fraction of a percent.

Graph shows only 10 percent of people eat 5 servings of fruits and veggies daily; 15 percent sleep 7 to 9 hours a night’ 24 percent get recommended weekly aerobic and resistance exercise; 71 percent drink moderately or less; and 89 percent don’t smoke

Finally, let’s take a closer look at what these basics are, and the “sweet spot” of effort versus reward.

Foundational Health Behavior #1: Exercise regularly

All health experts agree: Moving your body is important.

Yes, exercise will help you stay lean, and improve mood, energy, and function, but it will also help you stay alive (and healthier) for longer.

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