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Knowing what is right and what is wrong for your body isn’t always easy. Knowing where you stand today in terms of health, nutrition, lifestyle, stress management, mental health, etc. becomes important due to the kind of lifestyle we have created for ourselves. Many health problems arise when you follow an unhealthy lifestyle, suffering from malnourishment and if/are addicted to smoking and drinking. Factors that usually attract health problems are - Stress Unhealthy food Lack of physical activity, sedentary lifestyle Depression, anxiety – negligence towards mental health Irregular sleep schedule, lack of adequate sleep Incessant alcohol consumption Smoking Consumption of drugs Obesity Males have apple shaped body, so they are more prone for fat deposition in their abdomen region. Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of disease condition which arises due to central obesity. Obesity kills more people in this world than any other disease. Unhealthy food eating habits leads to obesity. Stress is also one major cause of getting obese. How to prevent this: Follow a healthy diet with lot of nutritious foods Avoid starchy, canned, processed foods Know what triggers you to eat more and control that impulse Stick to eating healthy and not go off-wagon during vacations, festivals Indulge in your favorite food, but in moderation Diabetes India ranks as number 1 country with maximum number of people suffering from diabetes. Unhealthy lifestyle, stress, obesity and genetics are the causes that trigger Diabetes condition. If diabetes is not managed properly then many other health issues await you in the future. How to prevent this: Include foods rich in fiber and protein Control consumption of sugar-rich, carbohydrate-rich food Pay attention to your mental health 30 minutes of physical activity or any sort of cardio workout should be included in your lifestyle, at least 5 times a week Change your lifestyle to live happily and disease free Get best preventive health testing packages and comfortable sample collection service at your door-step with Metropolis India   Heart diseases (Cardiovascular health) Incidences of heart diseases are increasing in India again owing to lifestyle related concerns. Heart diseases include cholesterol, stroke, heart blockage, etc. This becomes a club of different disease condition which is again due to unhealthy lifestyle and food habits. How to prevent this: Learn to eat everything in proportion wise Control and limit your intake of unhealthy fats Get engaged in a relaxing or recreational activity like sport, yoga, dance, music Include more of healthy fats in your diet No amount of tobacco is safe, so avoid completely Avoid too much of salt and sugar in your diet Liver Cirrhosis Cirrhosis is a liver disease caused due to heavy consumption of alcohol over a prolonged period. This fails liver and is irreversible condition and it leads to death ultimately. Men generally drink alcohol to socialize, for recreation or to cope with their stress. How to prevent this: Moderate or no consumption of alcohol, based on Doctor’s advice Medications can reduce the symptoms A healthy diet and exercise must be a part of your life Wishing you a happy and healthy life. Take care. Contributed by Kejal Shah - Founder of Nutrivity, Clinical Nutritionist and Diabetes Educator