Sophie Okolo, MPH

When you think of illness, you think about everything from the common cold that is easy to overcome, to more serious problems such as cancer or dementia. Most people understand how to look after themselves. In doing so, they avoid severe health issues and remain happy and healthy. 

However, just because you go for a run every morning or strive to get your five-a-day every day doesn’t mean you are entirely free of health dangers. Some problems can occur from everyday experiences and activities. It’s useful to know what these issues are so you can take steps to avoid them as much as possible. 

The Morning Coffee 

Yes, unfortunately, your morning coffee could cause health problems. However, there’s not much to worth about just yet. Indeed, coffee can be good for you as long as you don’t overdo it. You can enjoy a mug or two in the morning to wake you up and help you feel normal before starting work, but you can’t rely on it throughout the day. 

Too much coffee could cause erratic behavior, and it quickly becomes a crutch to get through the day. It is nowhere near as damaging as cigarettes or alcohol, but anything that becomes reliant can become an issue. Besides giving you too much energy, coffee will stain your teeth, which isn’t the best look, so make sure you take care of your oral health if you’re a big fan of coffee.

Sitting For Too Long 

If you work at an office (even if this office is your spare bedroom), you have probably gotten to a point where your shoulders and neck hurt. This all comes from poor posture, and it’s something that has only recently become more recognized as a health issue. 

Sitting all day long can put too much pressure on specific parts of the body, which could lead to aches that will eventually become chronic pain. What’s more, this pain could severely impact your focus and performance, which puts additional pressure on your mind as you try to get through the day and finish your projects, adding unnecessary stress. 

Those Little Snacks

You might not think that a little snack here and there will do much harm, but these little snacks all add up. The more you eat them, the bigger the risk of developing a sugar addiction, which can wreak havoc on your oral health as well as your waistline, while diabetes is always a danger. 

Kicking a bad sugar habit is one of the hardest things to do, especially when you consider how ingrained sugar is in your daily life. If you feel you need to add a couple of teaspoons to your coffee, think again. If you like to cleanse your palate after lunch, look for something healthy, such as fruit high in fructose, to replace it. You’ll still get that sugar kick, but it won’t be as damaging to y6our overall wellbeing. 

Working Too Hard

The nine-to-five existence gradually shifted into an always-on culture. Your smartphone and personal computers made it easy for employers and coworkers to reach you wherever you were. While this was beneficial for the company, it was not good for anyone’s mental health. 

Rather than having the opportunity to switch off once you finish something, there is always the worry about something urgent singing at the worst time. This fear will affect sleep, increase anxiety, and severely damage performance. Thankfully, mental health accessibility is improving, and people are welcoming the conversation, which makes sure that anyone who feels they are working too hard – and therefore feel drained – can get support. 

Getting Older 

One everyday experience you cannot escape is getting older. It can be a scary thought, and some things could occur if you do not monitor and manage your health. 

A common problem is hearing loss, especially in seniors, but issues like this come with additional problems. You can learn more about how hearing loss and weight gain are linked, and this could cause a domino effect of other health problems. These issues might be the beginning of a slippery slope, which is why it’s important to recognize how you can manage and overcome common problems associated with the inescapable nature of getting older.

Everyday 

Many things can – and will – impact your physical and mental well-being. You can’t hide away at home hoping to avoid these dangers; you will need to face them and live your life. Knowing the common problems you might encounter will help you get an idea of how to overcome them, ensuring better health and a happier life.