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Life is unpredictable, and there is no way of knowing when a tragedy might
strike. Our health faces serious concerns in today’s age because of the hectic
life,
increase in pollution levels, contaminated food, and other detrimental factors. Although life expectancy has increased, the amount of diseases affecting people, especially the younger generations has also increased.
Moreover, it is not just about accidents and illnesses, but your health has
effect on even normal day to day life. Let’s see how your health can make a
positive impact on your life and pocket:
Thrive vs. Survive
A healthy person can have more externally oriented mind. Imagine not worrying
about that ache you will suffer while climbing through the rocks. Or the places
you have avoided visiting because your health does not permit you to, or the
amazing cuisines you avoid in restaurants and parties.
Overall, a good health status can let you enjoy the daily life far better and
make your existence a happy one. Also, it may not be possible for everyone to be
in a great physical shape. However, the world is full of stories from people,
who lead great lives even after being upset by the nature or accidents. Just
because they took care of whatever little health they had been left with.
Do More
Healthy people are often more productive and can accomplish much more. Imagine
not having to stay home because you suddenly feel unwell. Additionally, healthy
body will make you feel more motivated and take up more initiative.
It may even sound illogical to talk about exercising when you already feel
fatigued from work. But it only depends on what kind of work is contributing to
your fatigue. If it is hard physical labor (which is quite often not the case),
perhaps reading a book, solving a puzzle, will help you gain your energy back.
But if it is more of a brain and desk work draining your energy, physical
activity will help you relieve your stress and put you back on track for more.
Better Looks & Confidence
Healthy people usually end up with great mood and looks. And it’s not only about
physical looks but the aura and positive vibes healthy people exuberate while
meeting others. This is one quality that makes them likeable among the crowd,
even when they are introverts.
Plus, you get more clothing options. If you are a man, looking sharp definitely
put you in the spot for negotiations, and as a woman, certainly more confident.
Lower Healthcare Costs
The best part of taking care of your health is that your healthcare bills are
lower. Healthy diet and habits help your body clear out the toxins regularly and
avoid diseases and infections. Lower disease means lower medical time and lower
cost of medicines.
Medical studies conducted worldwide suggest that per annum cost of treatment for
obese patients were higher than that of healthy weight patients. Additionally,
healthy people tend to spend less for health insurance plans as well.
However, they indicated that the total healthcare cost of healthy people was
higher. Reason? Healthier people tend to live longer, thus end up spending more
if we look at the entire life. Is it positive of negative? I believe it’s easy
to decide.
Quality of Family Time
Kids crave time with parents and so do your better half, parents or anyone that
is important in your life. But can the work fatigue help you in enjoying this
time with family and friends? Perhaps not much.
So, if you want to enjoy your time with kids, grandchildren, or even just with
your partner, being in shape and healthy helps.
Staying healthy is important no doubt, but there are situations when all
precautions and cautions do not help. Road accidents, illnesses, leading to long
term hospitalization need you to be financially prepared. However, as it
happens, preparing your coffers for such emergency situations is not possible
from day one. Best thing to do in such cases is to buy insurance.
Health insurance plans such as Mediclaim and critical covers can
help you shirk off these expenses without affecting your wealth.
Buying a Mediclaim or health insurance plan is easy, and you can evaluate and
buy these plans online. Just make sure that the plan has adequate features to
cover yourself and family. You also enjoy a tax deduction on the premium paid on
health insurance plans under section 80D of Indian Income Tax Act.
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