Top Tips For Healthy Living In The Big City

There are a lot of advantages to living in a city.

Big cities usually have cheap public transport systems, plenty of shops, good employment opportunities, easy access to doctors, and plenty of options for dining – both in terms of food in supermarkets, and eating out.

However, when it comes to general health, there are downsides too. The air quality in cities can be poor, city life can be stressful, and all that fine food means that it can be easy to over-indulge.

The following tips will help you to take care of yourself, wherever you live:

1) Take a Break

Healthy living means more than just eating right and getting plenty of exercise. If your mind isn’t in a good place, your body will suffer.

Make a point of taking a break every now and then – either taking a proper holiday, or just heading out of the city for a little while. You’ll feel better for it.

2) Exercise

Regular exercise can help to reduce some of the negative impact that poor air quality has on your health.

You don’t have to pay for an expensive gym membership – why not put on some music and dance in your living room, or just go for a brisk walk before work each day. It all adds up.

3) Look After Your Lungs

Watch the weather forecast and keep an eye on the air quality in your area. If pollution is high, consider staying indoors.

In addition, try not to add to the pollution you breathe. If you smoke, try to quit. If you’re a non-smoker, avoid places that smokers frequent.

4) Use Sunblock

Use sunblock when you’re going out during the summer months, even if you aren’t planning to be out for long. Sunblock isn’t just for holiday destinations – the sun at home can burn you too.

5) Watch What You Eat

You don’t have to be on a diet or a “healthy living kick” to benefit from watching what you eat. If you drink lots of water and eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, it won’t take long for you to feel the benefits in terms of increased energy, clearer skin, and generally improved well being.

When you’re working long hours and live next to a cheap takeaway, it’s easy to let your diet fill up with junk. Try scheduling one healthy meal a day – you’ll save money, and feel better for it.

One final option is to consider moving to somewhere on the outskirts of a city, where pollution is lower, there are more green spaces, and there are more opportunities for relaxation and outdoor sports.

In many cases, living just outside of a city works out cheaper; rents are lower, prices in supermarkets and dining establishments, can be cheaper, and public transport/commuting costs are still reasonable.

Of course, it’s not always as simple as just deciding you want to move, but it is something that is worth considering if you plan on working in a city long-term.