5 Healthy Lifestyle Tips

1. Stay hydrated! What you may not know, is that you are probably dehydrated right now! In fact, if you feel thirsty, you are considered to be in the early stages of dehydration. The recommended amount of water a woman should intake is 1.7 liters per day; a man should intake 2.7 liters daily. Use a metric Nalgene bottle -emblazoned with the Rowan University logo, of course- to help you keep track of your intake. So, RU hydrated?

2. Get some sleep! You may not be getting enough sleep at night. An important part of staying healthy is giving your body its daily required amount of rest. In addition, sleep deprivation can be linked to weight gain because it increases hunger hormones. Teens need about 9.5 hours of sleep per night, and adults need 7-9 hours, which means if you run on 6 hours of sleep each night like a lot of college students, you don't get enough sleep!

3. Exercise! The average adult should exercise at least one hour per day. This is something we have all heard since we were young, exercise daily. We all lead such busy lives that it is hard to squeeze in time for physical activity, however it is important to try and make time for the recommended 60 minutes of exercise per day.

4. Eat more fruits and veggies! Yes, this is another one we hear all the time, but that because its true. We should all be eating lots of fruits and vegetables each day. The average person should eat about 2-3 cups of fruits and 2-3 cups of vegetables each day, so put down the chips and pick up an apple!

5. Relax! Make sure you find time to unwind and distress after a long and busy day. An important part of a healthy lifestyle is good mental health. We can see from the information provided from the eating disorder/depression/ anxiety post that too much stress can have a large effect of health and nutrition, so make sure you aren't too stressed or overwhelmed and always find time to just relax.