There are so many bad health habits that one should let go of now that 2017 is here. Lots of these are making rounds since the new year started and here are some of the most common health practices that one needs to stop doing to live a healthier and happier life.
According to CBS News, medical experts are advising people to stop using coconut oil for cooking. Cardiologist, Dr. Andrew Freeman, said that this ingredient is not healthy because it contains huge amounts of fats that could lead to diseases like cardiovascular and obesity.
As the chairman of the nutrition and lifestyle working class for the American College of Cardiology, he released a guideline recommending the cessation of tropical oils in people's food. Coconut oil is one of them and it is known to possibly cause a person's arteries to clog.
Reader's Digest added that being a couch potato this year is another bad health habit that one must leave along with 2016. People who watch TV a lot are prone to not getting proper exercise, which could lead to obesity and even having diabetes.
There is a study that says people who sit on the couch for more than 2 hours a day tend to eat more junk food and even drink more sodas. Both are high in bad cholesterol, leading them to suffer from obesity and other deadly diseases like type 2 diabetes. Scientists used more than 9,000 people for the said experiment.
Finally, people should stop using apps to diagnose their disease, especially if they think it could be melanoma. Doctors don't recommend it, as it won't determine the real case anyway. It would only cause stress if the app confirms it could be cancerous when there is a huge chance as well that it is benign. It is best to consult a real physician for any health issue.
