Living a Balanced Lifestyle AudioHealth Library Topic 1830 Living a Balanced Lifestyle Living a balanced lifestyle means doing what you can to keep yourself as physically and mentally healthy as possible. Eating a balanced diet provides the body with the nutrients necessary to function effectively and to prevent illness. A balanced diet will also assist in maintaining a healthy body weight, which will prevent unnecessary stress on the body brought on by being over- or underweight. In order to successfully maintain a healthy body weight, a person should exercise regularly in addition to eating a balanced diet.
Exercise benefits a person's physical, as well as mental, well-being.
Managing stress and learning how to relax are other key components of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. This will not only make life more enjoyable, but will also help you and people who are close to you stay physically and mentally healthy. When it becomes impossible for you to relieve your own stress, it is important to recognize the situation and seek professional help. Avoiding substance abuse is another necessity for maintaining a balanced lifestyle. This is also true for incorrect use of prescription medications.