5 Surprising Health Hacks

These health hacks are small but mighty!

Infographic illustrating 5 surprising health hacks

Everybody loves a good life hack, right? Well make room for these 5 surprising health hacks! They might be small suggestions, but they actually pack quite a punch if you want to improve your overall quality of life. Give them a try!

1. If you’re tired, exercise!

Can’t stop yawning? You might need to literally hit the ground running. Studies show exercise can give you an energy boost!1

2. Don’t skip breakfast!

Dieticians discovered that eating breakfast within two hours after waking up can give your metabolism a major kickstart!2

3. Be optimistic! It’s a life-saver

Looking at the glass half full can add years to your life according to recent studies.3

4. Laugh! Your heart will thank you

Laughter truly is the best medicine! Research shows that laughing decreases stress, inflammation, and the risk of a heart attack!4

5. Want to lose weight? Go to sleep!

Research finds that getting enough sleep can boost your metabolism, prevent insulin resistance, and help you fight junk food cravings!5

Related: 5 Tips to Healthy Aging 

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