It's pretty easy to understand the negative ways that your health and even your outlook on life are affected from smoking, drinking or being overweight.. What affect does it have when there are actions in place to improve your lifestyle? A recent study showing the psychological aspects of health says that a decline in health could be delayed up to 10 years if you are taking steps to improve your lifestyle.
It goes on to say that the research identified physical exercise, social support and control beliefs, individually and in combination, as significant predictors of change in functional health, above and beyond the negative effects of the traditional risk factors.
"Control beliefs" refer to a person's sense of how much they can influence important life outcomes. Those who have a greater sense of control are more likely to engage in health-promoting behaviors, such as getting exercise and eating right. Supportive social relationships can promote health by reducing stress and encouraging healthy behaviors...Read more from Science daily.com
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