People who acquire healthy habits not only enjoy better mood, but reduce the risk of diseases, infections and body aches, but how can you take care of your health in a simple way?

Take care of the height of your rearview mirror. When driving, try to have the rear view mirror tilted upwards. With this, your back will remain straight, you will improve your posture, and you will reduce the neck pains.

Avoid crossing the legs. This movement damages your blood circulation and elevates blood pressure.

Choose the first bathroom cubicle. In public toilets, this place is used less, so it has a smaller amount of bacteria. Use it to reduce the spread of disease, says Allison Janse, author of The Germ Freak’s Guide to Outwitting Colds and Flu.

Get away from the screen. Staying many hours exposed to the computer monitor can trigger conditions such as eyestrain, neck and back pain, eye dryness and irritation. Sit at a distance where your arm is fully stretched.

Change your pillow every 18 months. You will avoid the presence of fungi, mites, and a waste of skin cells, which generate allergies, asthma, and sinusitis.

Eat in small plates. A study by the Food and Brand Lab at Cornell University suggests that people eat 22% less when they serve their food in small dishes. With this, you can lose weight!

Watch funny movies. Laughter is an excellent exercise for the heart because it increases blood flow by dilating the capillary vessels.

Health Care in Summer

The skin

With the arrival of summer, people are more exposed to the sun. Therefore, it is essential to take certain precautions.

There is a misconception that tanning is healthy. However, sun exposure, through ultraviolet (UV) radiation, can cause severe damage to the skin. Some injuries appear immediately, such as burns and blisters; others – such as premature aging of the skin, spots, and even skin cancer – can occur over the years, since the harmful effects of these radiations accumulate over time.