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changes over long-term health benefits. bombarded by news and a lot of it could
Instead of making a plan to follow yet be fake. A basic online search is one way
another restrictive fad diet, this New Year, to ensure that the information is correct.
make a resolution to break the dieting cycle Understanding what’s happening in
and create a sustainable, nourishing eating the world. maintaining our social media
pattern that works for you. profiles, getting entertained, making
The healthiest diet is one that’s rich in new friends, voicing your opinion – all
whole, nutrient-dense foods and low in of this requires participation, making
heavily processed, sugary products. A you vulnerable to opinions, trolling and
healthy, long-term diet should not only hate mail. The media is also a source of
be nutritious but also adaptable, meaning misinformation and this has become the
you can follow it for life — no matter the greatest challenge of our time. We have
circumstances. witnessed misinformation influence
A sustainable eating pattern can be elections, threaten public health and safety,
maintained on vacation, during holidays, and hamper the democratic process. People
and at parties because it’s unrestrictive and with lower level of literacy tend to believe
suited to your lifestyle. misinformation and as a consequence
spread it within their own circles of
13. Do not rely on the media friends. In the coming years, this could be
one of the biggest challenges for a healthy
and wholesome life.
For seniors, mental health is as important
as physical health. Meditation is a method
to promote mental well-being. It may be
particularly helpful for people who have
anxiety or depression. This year too, we
will bring you journalism that informs
and make life a little bit more manageable
and despite the presence of Omicron. it is
For most of us it is difficult to imagine a important to recharge and move on.
media-free day. WhatsApp, Instagram, Thanks for reading and wish you a very
Facebook, Twitter… one is constantly happy new year.
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