It's easy enough to take charge of your health. From your mental state to your physical condition, you can be in control of staying healthy and looking great. Here are five ways to do so:

This is why you need to take care of, not just your body, but also your mind. Here are seven science-backed tips to keep you looking good and feeling great while staying healthy:

1. Nurture your mind
Mental health should be your top priority. Men receive reminders every day to value physical health and fitness. However, you are almost never reminded to check in on your state of mind. A healthy mental state provides an important foundation for well-being in other aspects of life, so do yourself a favor and take a few minutes each week – or every day if you feel like – to see how you’re doing.

Are you too stressed at work? Have you been hitting the whiskey bottle too often? Are you struggling with feeling blue? Don’t be afraid to talk about your concerns with someone you trust. If you think you might have more serious problems, seek professional help. There’s no shame in reaching out.
 

2. Nourish your body
Yes, you eat because food is damn delicious. But something you tend to forget is that you eat to fuel your body. Proper nutrition helps you stay more mentally focused, have more productive workouts, fight off sickness, and also stay young looking.

Think more about filling up on great nutrients rather than counting calories. Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables to get different antioxidants and vitamins. Mix in some complex carbohydrates to give you energy. Throw in tasty proteins to help repair your tissues and build your muscles. If keeping track of all of these sounds daunting, a supplement containing zinc, and vitamins A, C, and E can keep your bases covered to boost your immunity and maintain your looks.
 

3. Change up your workouts
It’s important to exercise to look your best, but it turns out you need to vary your exercises too. Aside from addressing different aspects of health – aerobic exercise for cardiovascular health, weight-bearing exercises for building muscles and strengthening bones, and stretching for flexibility – you’ll want to try different routines to keep yourself from plateauing. Your body gets stronger and adapt to exercises over time, so changing up your workouts will keep you progressing as you give yourself new challenges.
 

4. Don't skimp on rest
You've got so many things on your plate. You work hard and party hard. You spend time with your family, keep to your fitness routine, and go on social media. It’s easy to let sleep be the thing that gets compromised when everything else in your life is so important. However, you must realize that sleep is important, too. There’s a reason why sleep deprivation is considered a cruel form of torture: poor sleep has been linked to a variety of issues such as weight gain, heart disease, poor athletic performance, depression, and even deeper wrinkles. So make sure to get your seven to eight hours a night to stay healthy.
 

5. Develop a relationship with your doctor
While you can do a lot of things on your own to try and stay healthy, you’re only human. Everyone gets sick and it’s best to have a professional take care of you when you do. Find a doctor that you are comfortable with, and see him regularly. As you get older, regular health checkups become important. Building a relationship with someone who can get to know your medical history over the years means he will be more equipped to give you the care you need.

And remember, don’t be a martyr. If you have any weird aches and pains or strange symptoms you don’t understand, go see the doctor. It's better to catch something early or hear it’s nothing to worry about, rather than miss treating something serious.

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