如何改掉不健康的習慣大綱
Sometimes doing something unhealthy develops into a habit. Here's a look at the common bad habits and ways to break them.
有時候，做不利於身體健康的事會成爲習慣。讓我們看一看那些常見的壞習慣，並試着改掉它們吧！DRINKING TOO MUCH ALCOHOL
酗酒Too much alcohol can trigger fatigue, lightheadedness and high blood pressure.
喝太多酒會引起疲勞、頭暈和高血壓。
Fix: The UK's National Health Services (NHS) recommends setting a limit to the amount you consume, letting your friends know that you are cutting down, drink water before you start and substituting alcohol with a soft drink. Click here for more.
如何改：英國國民健康服務建議爲自己的飲酒量設定界限、讓你的朋友知道你正在減少飲酒量、喝酒前先喝水或用軟飲料替代酒。點擊查看更多。SMOKING
抽菸Health hazards associated with smoking are heart attack, breathing difficulty, cancers of the mouth, lungs, throat, stomach, bladder, kidney and cervix.
與抽菸相關的健康威脅包括心臟病、呼吸困難、口腔癌、肺癌、咽喉癌、胃癌、膀胱癌、腎癌和子宮頸癌。Fix: The Center for Disease Control and Prevention, USA, says that even occasional smoking is harmful. It recommends reminding yourself why to quit and getting inspired by others who have benefitted from quitting. Click here for more.
如何改：美國疾病預防與控制中心表示：即使偶爾抽菸也是有害的。疾病預防與控制中心建議：時刻提醒自己爲什麼要戒菸，並以那些戒菸成功帶來益處的例子鞭策自己。點擊查看更多。
EATING JUNK FOOD
吃垃圾食品Having too much junk food can cause obesity and the consumption of sugary, fizzy drinks can elevate the risk of diabetes.
吃太多的垃圾食品會導致肥胖、喝含糖汽水則會提高患糖尿病的風險。Fix: Eat in small proportions, swapping a junk food for salad, and try not to eat directly from the container or the package. Click here for more.
如何改：只吃少量的垃圾食品、將吃垃圾食品換成吃沙拉、儘量不要直接從容器或包裝袋中吃垃圾食品。點擊查看更多。BITING YOUR NAILS
咬指甲Apart from causing sore fingertips, biting your nails can cause nail deformation and infection of the gums.
除了造成指尖疼痛，咬指甲還會導致指甲變形和牙齦感染。Fix: Wear fake nails, keeping your nails groomed, learn anti-stress techniques or paint on polish. Click here for more.
如何改：戴假指甲、保持指甲整潔、學習抗壓方法或塗指甲油。點擊查看更多。OVEREATING
暴飲暴食It can cause unwanted weight gain and high blood pressure.
這會導致體重增加和高血壓，而兩者都不是你想要的。Fix: Never skip breakfast, eat every four-to-five hours, gauge your hunger level on the scale of starving to full. Click here for more.
如何改：永遠不要不吃早飯、每4-5個小時吃點東西、判斷自己是飢餓還是很飽。點擊查看更多。NOT TAKING A LUNCH BREAK
不吃午飯The negative consequences of skipping lunch can be body weakness, brain drain and poor performance.
不吃午飯的負面後果可能是身體虛弱、大腦被掏空和工作效率差。Fix: Practicing time management and prioritising work.
如何改：嘗試時間管理、按優先順序處理工作。BECOMING STRESSED
越來越有壓力It can cause headaches, upset stomach, high blood pressure, chest pain, and sleeping problems.
這會導致頭痛、腸胃不適、高血壓、胸痛和睡眠問題。Fix: Chewing bubblegum is a stress buster, as is going outdoors and smiling like you to mean it. Click here for more.
如何改：口香糖是壓力克星，走出門真心的微笑也能緩解壓力。點擊查看更多。SPENDING TOO MUCH TIME ON THE SOFA/BEING LAZY
在沙發上躺着的時間太多/太懶Apart from feeling physically less active and lethargic, a lazy person risks turning into an obese one.
除了運動少、嗜睡之外，懶人還有可能變成胖子。Fix: Work out while you are watching TV, hit the dance floor or adopt a pet.
如何改：看電視的同時鍛鍊身體、去跳舞或養個寵物。
