Healthy Lifestyle A healthy lifestyle is one which helps 1) to keep and improve your health and well-being. There are many different things that you can do to live a healthy lifestyle, such as eating healthy, being physically active, maintaining a healthy weigh, and managing your stress. However, a healthy lifestyle isn’t just about 2) healthy eating and exercise , it also about taking care of the “whole you” – your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well- being. And, that means taking care of you from the inside out. How to Live a Healthy Lifestyle Even though there are many common ways to live a healthy lifestyle, actually doing it looks different for everyone, and means something 3) from one person to the next. Regardless of what you choose to do, living a healthy lifestyle is a key component to 4) , wellness, and longevity. Being mindful of your diet, physical activity and stress levels allows you 5) all aspects of your life and the “whole you”. Below are 10 important things you can do to live a healthy lifestyle: Drink more water. Most of us don’t drink enough water every day. Water is 6) for our body to function. Did you know that over 60% of our body is made up of water? Water is needed to carry out body functions, remove waste, and carry 7) and oxygen around our body. Since we lose water every day through urine, bowel movements, perspiration and breathing, we need to replenish our water intake. Since food intake contributes about 20% of our fluid intake, that means we need to drink about 8-10 glasses a day to stay hydrated. One way to tell if you’re hydrated — your urine should be colorless or slightly yellow. If it’s not, you’re not getting enough water! Other signs include: Dry lips, dry mouth, and little urination. Get enough sleep. Lack of sleep may lead to a host of health problems including 8) , diabetes, and even heart disease. Continued lack of sleep can affect your immune system and make you less able to fend off colds and the flu. So, it’s important go get a good night’s sleep. You can do things to help you sleep better at night. You can avoid stimulants such as caffeine and nicotine close to bedtime. Also, while alcohol is well-known to help you fall asleep faster, too much close to bedtime can disrupt sleep in the second half of the night as the body begins to process the alcohol. Exercise can also help you sleep better at night. As little as 10 minutes of aerobic exercise, such as walking or cycling, can 9) improve nighttime sleep quality but please avoid strenuous workouts close to bedtime. Meditate often. Meditation quietens your mind and calms your soul. It can also help you deal with and manage the stress in your life. If you don’t know how to meditate, you can learn how to meditate in 5 simple steps. Exercise regularly. If you can exercise don’t just a few times a week, but every day. Movement is key to a healthy life. Exercising daily can improve your health in many ways. It can help increase your life span, lower your risk of diseases, help you develop higher bone density, and lose weight. One simple thing you can do is, especially for close distances, choose walking over riding, driving or taking transportation. You can 10) the stairs instead of taking the elevator. You can pick exercises that are easy to do at home or outside that you enjoy. When you enjoy the physically activities you choose for yourself, most likely you’ll enjoy them and naturally want to do them. Exercise is about being healthy and having fun at the same time. Also, mixing up your exercises will keep them interesting. 2.Read the text again and fill in the gaps with appropriate words: Different, to keep and improve, disease prevention, obesity, essential, healthy eating and exercise, drastically, climb, to effectively balance, nutrients.