WORST FEMALE HEALTH HABITS
1. Wearing heels all the time
· High heels affect your posture, put pressure on joints, and can lead to a range of conditions including arthritis, hammer toes, back pain, tendon injuries and heel-related accidents.
· Limit your heels to 1.5 inches for daily wear, and wear insoles to reduce the pressure on joints.
2. Carrying a heavy handbag
· The rising number of gadgets and accessories is extra weight on the shoulders every day.
· Carrying a heavy handbag can lead to serious back problems, neck pain and poor posture.
· Try switching to a smaller bag by clearing out all non-essential items.
3. Sleeping in makeup
· Leaving makeup on overnight – along with the dirt and oil that naturally accumulates on skin throughout the day – is a quick route to clogged pores, congested skin and spots.
· Sleeping with mascara and eye makeup on can also affect your health by causing eye irritation, bloodshot eyes or even infection.
4. Matching men drink for drink
· There are many instances when women feel compelled to match men in their drinking habits.
· As they tend to weigh less than men and have less body water to dilute the alcohol, they tend to get more drunk more quickly.
· Try to limit alcohol consumption and alternate alcohol with soft drinks.
5. Wearing the wrong bra size
· It is thought that more than 70 per cent of women are wearing the wrong bra size.
· It can cause a range of health problems including back, neck and breast pain, breathing difficulties, poor posture, skin irritation, circulation problems and even irritable bowel syndrome.
· Rather than guessing your size, make sure you get measured for the correct support.
6. Worrying and harbouring regrets
· Women are more prone to suffer from stress-related disorders, depression and anxiety.
· While there may be biological reasons for this, worrying about the future and dwelling on regrets are also major causes.
7. Obsessing over appearance
· Many women tend to overly obsess over their idea of the “perfect” body.
· Body insecurity not only affects our mental health, but it can also lead to physical damage caused by extreme diets, yo-yo dieting, eating disorders and cosmetic surgery.
8. Emotional eating
· Women tend to indulge in comfort eating when they’re sad.
· They are also more likely to satisfy their cravings with sweet, high calorie foods.
· Try distracting yourself from cravings by doing something you enjoy.
9. Not getting enough sleep
· Insufficient sleep can lead to increased accidents, calorie consumption and heart disease risk.
· Women are more likely to skip sleep to care for others, affecting their blood pressure and mood.
10. Putting themselves last
· Women are prone to underplay their own wants and needs in a hectic to-do list of chores.
· Learn to sometimes say no to those requests and commitments that are less than essential.
· Make sure you set aside some “me” time each week to do something enjoyable just for you.