Healthy daily habits can transform your life. In this video, I share 10 daily habits that have helped not only my physical health, but also my mental and brain health. All the habits are backed by science so they really do work! The healthy habits in the video are things that I strive to do everyday, but I don't put pressure on myself to be perfect all the time. Even if I can do these items at least 4-5 times a week, it's enough to see the benefits. The habits in this video include nutrition changes, lifestyle changes such as sleep and exercise and also a few things you can do for brain health and mental/emotional health. All the scientific references to back up any claims I make in the video are below. ------------ Scientific + other references: HABIT #1: https://www.news-medical.net/news/20120218/Even-mild-dehydration-affects-mood-energy-level-and-ability-to-think-clearly.aspx https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/7-health-benefits-of-water https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21736786 https://www.businessinsider.com/executives-drink-water-when-they-wake-up-2016-9 https://today.uconn.edu/2012/02/even-mild-dehydration-can-alter-mood/ https://healthcare.utah.edu/the-scope/shows.php?shows=0_rry1htrr HABIT #2: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12883106 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29306937 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3772979/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3580050/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26586819 HABIT #3: http://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/physical-activity https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2017/10/11/living-close-to-trees-may-help-you-live-longer-study_a_23240459/ https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/plants-help-women-live-longer/3311928.html https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19833605 http://time.com/4881665/green-spaces-nature-happiness/ HABIT #4: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/sarcopenia https://www.bones.nih.gov/health-info/bone/osteoporosis/bone-mass https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16702776 HABIT #5: https://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2014/13_0390.htm HABIT #6: https://www.healthline.com/health/make-holiday-spirit-bright-multicolored-meal#1 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26287411 https://www.precisionnutrition.com/phytochemicals HABIT #7: https://askabiologist.asu.edu/plosable/does-playing-music-reduce-stress https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26270746 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5328126/ https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/ways-to-lower-cortisol#section5 HABIT #8: https://www.realsimple.com/health/preventative-health/benefits-of-reading-real-books https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/learning-new-skill-can-slow-cognitive-aging-201604279502 https://psmag.com/economics/lifetime-of-reading-slows-cognitive-decline-61800 https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/807290 HABIT #9: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15834840 https://www.bustle.com/p/7-health-benefits-of-cuddling-according-to-science-7543527 HABIT #10: https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/blue-light-has-a-dark-side LINK TO SLEEP VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Y9BdGjZvRk LINK TO HOW TO MAKE GREEN SMOOTHIES TASTE BETTER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OipmEpVxHys WORKOUT CHANNELS I LIKE: https://www.youtube.com/user/ToneItUpcom https://www.youtube.com/user/blogilates https://www.youtube.com/user/FitnessBlender https://www.youtube.com/user/XFitDaily If you have any tips to share, let me know in the comment box below! Thanks for sharing :). If you liked this video, you should subscribe! I make videos every week. To good health! ????Ria (Evidence-based Holistic Nutritionist) You can connect with me via e-mail :). You can reach me at ria [at] thewholehappylife.com. --------------------------------------------------- Music is from Epidemic Sound --------------------------------------------------- DISCLAIMER The information provided on this channel is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other health care professional. You should not use the information on this channel for diagnosis or treatment of any health problem or for prescription of any medication or other treatment. Consult with a healthcare professional before starting any diet, exercise or supplementation program, before taking any medication, or if you suspect you might have a health problem. COMMENT POLICY: Everyone is welcome on my channel, but I expect my viewers to be polite and respectful towards me and other community members as well. Wouldn't you expect the same if you had your own channel? Any rude, sarcastic, offensive, spammy, narrow-minded or irrelevant comments will be deleted without hesitation. Constructive criticism is welcome if you politely express it :). Thank you!