As you age, you will develop even more knowledge about your health and how best to manage this. It is your responsibility to encourage your children to do the same. They will get to an age where they will be able to tell you what is wrong and where it is hurting. They should also be able to know what is good for them and what isn’t. For instance, they will know that eating junk food every day is really bad for them. However, it may not stop them from wanting to eat it every day! If you are wanting to teach your children more about their health then take a look at the article below. 

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Checkups

It is essential that you take yourself and your children off to the doctors and other professionals when you are called. Checkups are a wonderful way to get checked over and for anything untoward to be picked up and treated. It is not only about heading to the doctors, you should also get regular checks at the opticians and dentists. You only get one set of eyes and adult teeth so it is essential you look after them. When you look for a dentist, make sure that they have great reviews and friendly dentists. 

Know What To Eat

Something else to be aware of and teach your children is the importance of healthy eating. It is essential you enjoy a healthy balanced diet as much as you can. This is not only good for your physical health but your mental health as well. Certain foods can make your brain feel foggy and confused so it is best to avoid high quantities of these. 

If you are unsure as to how big a portion is, think about the size of your fist. That gives you a rough idea of how much food to be putting on plates. If you try to aim for a bit of everything on your plate and include all food groups then your body will thank you for it. 

Sitting Down Isn’t Good

Encourage your children to move as much as possible. Teach them that being a couch potato can lead to weight gain and unhealthy habits. They will do physical activity if they go to school which will teach them the importance of moving. When the children are at home, you should give them options to get outside as much as possible. It can be very tempting to let them sit on their technology all day and night, but this is a very bad habit to get into. 

Socialize Often

Finally, if you and your children have a big circle of friends then this is amazing and it can really boost their social skills. Being social and regularly meeting with friends and family can help fight off the early stages of cognitive decline. Studies have shown that people who regularly meet friends and continue to do so in later years are 80% less likely to develop early-onset Alzheimer’s or dementia. 

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