Building a Truly Healthy Lifestyle | Vijay Sohni

Healthy Lifestyle Pillars - Healthy lifestyle has four pillars: sleep, diet, exercise, and stress-free life [1] - Sleep is the base of fitness, followed by diet, with exercise being the least prioritized [1] Sleep - Children in pre-school need 16-18 hours of sleep, school-age children need 10 hours, teenagers need 8-10 hours, and adults need 7-8 hours [1] - 52% of children worldwide do not get enough sleep [1] - 62% of people have sleep apnea [1] - Using technology before bed disturbs melatonin production due to blue light from screens [1] - Good sleep is needed for brain function, memory, attention, concentration, new ideas, and removal of toxic waste to prevent Alzheimer's [2] Diet - Diet is a major cause of premature death due to lack of proper nutrients [2] - The industry is consuming excessive carbohydrates (80-90% of diet), leading to diabetes and heart problems; the recommendation is 50-60% [2] - Most vegetarians are protein deficient; protein intake should be 08 grams per kg of body weight daily [2] - Half of the world's population will be overweight by 2035 due to poor diet [2] - Eating late at night after sleeping late leads to weight gain [3] - The industry should eat more vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, and reduce refined grains [3] - Increase intake of fat-free and low-fat milk, protein, and fiber (aim for 30 grams of fiber daily) [3] Exercise - Exercise has three components: endurance (cardio), strength training, and flexibility (yoga) [3] - After age 30, individuals lose 10% of muscle mass every 10 years, which can be delayed by strength training [3] - Adults should engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise per week [4] - Adults should also do muscle strengthening exercises for all major muscle groups on two or more days a week [4] Stress Management - Strive for a stress-free life by avoiding unnecessary stress from daily interactions and focusing on managing necessary stress (e g, from exams) [4]