It’s a common knowledge that most students in Nigeria tertiary institutions take their health with levity and as such, they often break down during examination. As much as you are really bothered about chasing good grades, your health should not be considered as “order of priority”. In a bid to avoid occupying a bed space in Jaja (school clinic) or delayed at the complaint desk of the clinic, here are few tips to make you stay healthy throughout the academic session.
Take Breakfast
Breakfast is an essential meal of the day. As a student, early morning lectures are actually inevitable. However, to stay focused and energized requires you to take breakfast. Beginning your day with breakfast will boost your metabolism and keep your sugar level for the day, it’s also supplies key nutrients such as folate, calcium, iron, B vitamins and fibre. Often times, students detest eating early morning but it sacrosanct for healthy life. As little as it may be, it’s advisable to eat early so as to stay productive for the day, Meanwhile, meals to be taken before stepping out should be very light.
Stay Hydrated
Maintaining sufficient level of water deters the skin from being vulnerable to diseases. When you take enough water, it reduces joint pain and ease movement. It’s advisable to always go out with a water bottle so you can drink it anytime. According to medical news, Having a lot of water in the body may reduce physical strain if heat stress occurs during exercise. when there is too little water in the body, heat storage increases and the individual is less able to tolerate heat strain. Also, consuming more water enhance performance during strenuous activity. Experts recommend drinking roughly 11 cups of water per day for the average woman and 16 for men. And not all of those cups have to come from plain water; for example, some can come from water flavored with fruit or vegetables
Take Enough Rest
If you think you are too busy to get enough sleep, think about your priorities and your health. You can only function well when your health is at its best. Ensure to schedule more hour for sleep and relaxation. The positive effects are endless. Rest is a fundamental part of success, health, and happiness. There are many distractions in this digital world, and always something (or someone) requiring your attention. No matter what your schedule or task list may look like, resting and unwinding is vital to your long-term health.
Manage Stress
Excess stress has a negative impact on our immune systems, associate with like-minded people is germane to thriving and maintaining positive mental health on campus. Avoid alcohol or other substances is also important too. Join a club or intramural sport or watch a comedy together. Staying organized to keep caught up on schoolwork lessens stress as well. Get outside, exercise, and unplug a couple times a week if you can.
Make Your Environment Clean
Cleanliness they say is next to holiness. To avoid harmful diseases, it’s advisable to always ensure your environment is clean. Make sure your room is always clean. The state of your environment tells on your health. Your clean environment enhances your healthy life.
We hope you find these tips helpful.
By Babatunde Balogun
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