A lifestyle is a way of life adopted by individuals, groups, and nations that is shaped by geographical, economic, political, cultural, and religious contexts. The features of residents of a territory at a specific period and place are referred to as "lifestyle." Individuals' daily behaviours and functions in the workplace, activities, recreation, and diet are all covered.
Researchers have become more interested in lifestyle as a significant determinant of health in recent decades. According to the WHO, lifestyle is linked to 60% of the factors affecting individual health and quality of life. Countless people live unhealthy lifestyles. As a result, individuals face illness, incapacity, and even death. An unhealthy lifestyle can lead to issues such as metabolic disorders, joint and bone problems, cardio-vascular diseases, hypertension, obesity, violence, and so on. The link between lifestyle and health should be carefully considered.
People's lives have changed dramatically in recent years. Malnutrition, an unhealthy diet, smoking, alcohol consumption, drug addiction, stress, and so on are examples of unhealthy lifestyles that are widely practised. Furthermore, residents' lives are confronted with new obstacles. Emerging new IT technologies, such as the internet and virtual communication networks, for example, provide our world with a serious challenge that endangers people's physical and mental health. The issue is the excessive and inappropriate use of technology.
Finally, lifestyle factors that influence health can be classified into the following categories:
Diet and BMI (Body Mass Index): Diet is the most important aspect of one's lifestyle, and it has a direct and positive impact on one's health. In metropolitan civilizations, poor diet and its repercussions, such as obesity, are a widespread health issue. BMI can be used to determine an unhealthy lifestyle. Urban living contributes to dietary issues such as the consumption of fast food and low-quality foods, as well as other health issues such as cardiovascular disease.
Exercise is involved in a healthy lifestyle to treat general health problems. Continuous exercise combined with a nutritious diet improves health. Some research emphasises the link between an active lifestyle and happiness.
Sleep is one of the foundations of a healthy lifestyle. Life and sleep are inextricably linked. Sleep disturbances have a number of social, psychological, economic, and health implications. Sleep has a demonstrable impact on mental and physical health, and lifestyle can affect sleep.
Personal behaviour: A healthy relationship is essential for a happy existence. Personal relationship dysfunction is an issue in most countries, and it has a substantial impact on both mental and physical health. A dysfunctional relationship can lead to a variety of family issues or relationship-related illnesses such as AIDS.
Substance misuse: Addiction is regarded as an unhealthy way of life. Smoking and other drug use can cause a variety of issues, including cardiovascular disease, asthma, cancer, and brain damage. According to recent surveys in Iran, hubble-bubble is used by 43 percent of girls and 64 percent of males. According to a longitudinal survey, 30% of people aged 18 to 65 smoke on a regular basis.
Medication misuse is a frequent type of medication use in Iran, and it is seen as an undesirable way of life. Self-treatment, sharing medications, using medications without a prescription, prescribing too many drugs, prescribing a large number of each drug, unnecessary drugs, bad handwriting in prescriptions, disregarding contradictory drugs, disregarding harmful effects of drugs, and not explaining drug effects are all examples of unhealthy medication behaviours.
Application of current technology: advanced technology makes life easier for people. Misuse of technology can have negative repercussions. For example, using a computer or other gadget till midnight may affect sleep patterns and cause sleep disruption. Mobile phone addiction is linked to depression symptoms.
Recreation is a sub-factor of one's lifestyle. Leisure can have harmful implications if it is neglected. People put their health at risk due to haphazard planning and bad recreation.
Studying is a form of spiritual training. Studying as a lifestyle component may contribute to improved physical and mental health. Dementia, such as Alzheimer's disease, is less common in educated people, for example. Dementia may be slowed by the findings.
Conclusion
Based on available research in the health arena, nine critical characteristics for a healthy lifestyle can be identified. In terms of each factor, systematic micro and macro planning can be constructed. It can help people live a healthy social and individual existence.
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