61%
of all deaths in India are due to lifestyle and non-communicable diseases.
Obesity, mental health issues, cancer, heart disease, respiratory diseases, and
food allergies are other culprits of a high death toll. To protect your loved
ones it is imperative to ensure your surroundings are safe and secure. It is
important that you take care of your health too to live a long and fruitful
life and to curb expe nditure on
healthcare.
Here
are 8 health and safety tips that will help you do just this.
Manage
stress
High
stress levels are a given in today’s faced-paced work environment. Increased
levels of cortisol, a hormone that is secreted in your body to combat stress is
an indicator that you need to slow down. This is because stress can eventually
lead to serious health issues such as diabetes, weight gain, gastrointestinal
complications, immune system suppression, and fertility problems.
Balance
your diet
Instead
of binging on foods that are carbohydrate- and fat-heavy and leave you craving
more, opt for healthy alternatives. Eat unprocessed foods and limit the number
of times you eat out. If you live alone and cannot find time to cook, carry
healthy snacks such as fruit or protein shakes and try having a healthy,
home-cooked meal delivered to your office and home.
Stay
active
Combat
your sedentary lifestyle by indulging in sports such as badminton, tennis or
squash. You can sign up at your local club or even go for a jog each morning.
If you lack motivation convince a few friends to join you or sign up for a
group dance, Zumba or kickboxing class.
Keep
your hands clean
Proper
sanitation is the key to reducing the number of germs you come in contact with.
Wash your hands with soap after traveling by public transport and before meals,
and carry a sanitiser with you. It is a well-known fact that your work desk is
400 times dirtier than a toilet seat so take care to wipe down your desk and
computer regularly and keep a sanitiser handy at your work station as well.
Follow
traffic rules
It
can be tempting to make a beeline for it when the signal turns orange. But a
slight error in judgement can harm your vehicle and cause injuries to you and
others on the road as well. Apart from medical expenses you may also not be
able to file an insurance claim as you are in the wrong. So adhere to speed
limits, road signs and don’t drive under the influence.
Get
necessary vaccinations
Basic
healthcare is free of charge and you should vaccinate your children to protect
them from polio, jaundice, malaria, dengue and other diseases that could be
life-threatening. Besides this, regularly consult a doctor for check-ups to
ensure that an illness doesn’t lie undetected.
Take
time out for yourself
It
is important to focus on yourself to combat the effects of stress and monotony.
Meditate, try aromatherapy and listen to calming music to unwind. Take breaks
while working to ensure you maximise your output and look at activities such as
journaling to focus on your thoughts and emotions.
Learn
first aid to prevent injuries
Equip
yourself with basic first aid procedures such as how to bandage a wound, manage
someone who has suffered an accident, perform CPR as well as the Heimlich
manoeuvre. Also install security systems to prevent and combat fire or electric
issues and test them regularly. You should also buy a health
insurance and accident insurance cover to
safeguard yourself and your family.
While
you take precautions to improve the quality of your life, a good health
insurance policy plays a key role when a medical emergency arises due to
factors that aren’t in your control. Whether you fall ill due to the high
pollution levels in your city or due to a hereditary condition, a health
insurance plan will help you while keeping out-of-pocket expenses to a minimum.
So
buy a Health Insurance Policy from Bajaj Finserv to supplement your efforts
with insurance up to Rs.50 lakh. You can choose to take on a critical illness
cover if you have a family history of chronic illnesses or choose the best family floater health insurance policy
to safeguard all your family members under one policy. When you go with Bajaj
Finserv you can benefit from a number of exciting features such as ambulance
fees cover, cashless hospitalisation, medical expenses incurred during organ
transplant and more. Apart from this you can also claim tax benefits under
Section 80D of the Income Tax Act, and a no-claim bonus after every claim-free
year.
Before
you buy health insurance check your pre-approved offer from Bajaj Finserv. It
helps you streamline and hasten the process of applying for insurance.
