{"id":15557,"date":"2020-04-10T06:07:24","date_gmt":"2020-04-10T06:07:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brainsparks.com.au\/?p=15557"},"modified":"2020-04-10T06:09:38","modified_gmt":"2020-04-10T06:09:38","slug":"5-ways-to-stay-healthy-at-home-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brainsparks.com.au\/5-ways-to-stay-healthy-at-home-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Stay Healthy At Home During the Coronavirus Pandemic"},"content":{"rendered":"

These are unsettling times for many of us. Our lives have been turned upside down by the coronavirus pandemic and we have no idea how long it will take for life to go back to normal.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s more important than ever to look after ourselves at this time. While social distancing and hand washing are essential for protecting our physical health at the moment, there are other things that we can do to improve our overall health and wellbeing during this time.<\/p>\n

\u00a01. Rest Up<\/h2>\n

Sleep is vital for our overall wellbeing<\/a> as it gives our bodies a chance to repair cells, clear toxins from the body, and process information. As such, not getting enough sleep can severely impact our health, negatively affect our\u00a0concentration and mood, and increase our risk of developing serious health conditions like diabetes and heart disease.<\/p>\n

While many of us have things on our mind at the moment that can make it difficult to sleep, it\u2019s important to try to maintain a regular sleeping pattern. This means trying to go to bed and wake up around the same time each day, even if our usual plans are cancelled. Having a regular sleeping pattern can help to maintain a sense of normality through these difficult times.<\/p>\n

\u00a02. Eat Well\u00a0<\/h2>\n

Eating well during this time is vital for both our physical health and our mental wellbeing. Maintaining a healthy diet can also reduce our risk of severe illness as well as reducing feelings of depression and anxiety<\/a>.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s no one particular diet that everyone should follow. The key things to remember are to monitor the quantity of our food intake and avoid processed foods as they are typically high in sugar. Some of the things we can eat that are particularly good for us are as follows:<\/p>\n