World Health Habits

Looking for healthy habits to adopt? It may be a neighboring country that has a lifestyle behavior you could embrace. Here are some countries and their "healthy ways:"

We know the French love their red wine. Having a glass is considered a heart healthy habit when drinking is practiced in moderation, but the French also get a good night’s sleep. The average person sleeps 8.5 hours.

Israel has one of the lowest obesity rates in the world (though it has climbed in the last ten years) and that may have to do with the fact that most citizens are physically active. It may also relate to their Mediterranean diet which often begins with a breakfast of salad with olives, low fat cheese, fruit and vegetables.

Thai people seem to be gifted with a mellow mood that remains present even during stressful situation.

The people of Finland love the sauna and a good steam can help to increase circulation and possibly reduce your blood pressure. A new recent study also suggest that thermal therapy may help to reduce the risk of diabetes.

The Russians love their fish and fish is a rich source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.

Australians have significantly reduced sky-rocketing rates of skin cancer through an awareness effort that has everyone slathering on sun block. They are also a people who embrace physical activity, another wonderful health habit.