Staying Healthy
There is no denying the importance of health. Without it， it is difficult to live a happy life no matter how much money or success one has. However， many people neglect their health. They develop unhealthy habits such as smoking or overeating， lead sedentary lives or succumb to the pressures of modern life. As a result， they develop serious but preventable diseases. In order to maintain our good health and lead lives that are as fulfilling as possible， it is important to take some steps. Those mentioned below are what do to stay healthy. The first step I take is to keep regular hours and stick to a healthy， balanced diet. This is not always easy to do in today's fast-paced society， but it is the basis of good health. Our bodies need sufficient nutrition and rest in order to function well and resist illness. The second step I recommend is to get regular exercise. This does not mean we have to run marathons or join expensive fitness centers. Studies have shown that even moderate exercise， such as walking， can have great benefits for our health if done on a regular basis. Third， I suggest seeing a doctor for an annual checkup. Most of us not think too much about our health until we feel that something is wrong. However， a doctor can often diagnose problems before they become serious enough to be apparent to us. Last but not least， I take time to relax and renew my spirits and mental energy every day. This is just as essential as physical exercise because or mental state often has a profound influence on our physical health. As the saying goes， “A sound mind in a sound body.”There are many things that we can do to stay healthy. The above steps are only a few suggestions. The important thing is to value our health and not neglect it. This means making healthy habits a part of our everyday life. There is no need to dwell on our health or take precautions against every disease known to man. If we simply develop a healthy way of living we are bound to live healthier， more satisfying lives.
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保持健康
健康的重要性是不可否认的。如果不健康，一个人不管多有钱或多有成就，都很难过着快乐的生活。然而，很多人都忽视了自己的健康。他们养成了诸如抽烟或饮食过度的坏习惯，整天坐着不动，向现代生活的压力屈服，因而得了严重的、但原本可预防的疾病。为了保持健康，过上能充分发挥自我能力的生活，采取一些步骤是很重要的。下列提到的便是我用来维持健康的方法。
我所采取的第一个步骤是作息规律并保持健康均衡的饮食。在现今节奏快速的社会，这种做法未必容易，可是这却是良好健康的基础。我们的身体需要足够的营养和休息才能够维持正常的运作并抵抗疾病的威胁。我推荐的第二个步骤是规律运动。这并不是说我们得跑马拉松，或是加入收费昂贵的健身中心。研究显示，就酸是像走路这种适度的运动，只要规律地做，也能对我们的健康有很大裨益。第三，我建议去看医生，每年做一次健康检查。我们大部分人除非感觉身体不舒服，否则根本不会太注意自己的健康。然而，医生可以在我们发觉自己病情恶化之前先诊断出哪里有毛病。最后一项要点是，我每天会花时间好好放松，以此来恢复我的精神和脑力。因为我们的心理状态通常对身体健康有很深渊的影响，所以和体能运动一样，放松也是很重要的。俗话说：“健全的心灵，在于健全的身体。”我们可以用很多方法来保持健康，以上的步骤只是一些建议而已。最重要的还是要珍惜自己的健康，不要忽视它。也就是说，要让健康的习惯成为每天生活的一部分。不过也没必要一天到晚想着健康问题，或是想采取一切预防疾病的措施。只要我们养成健康的生活方式，就一定可以过着健康而且更令人满意的生活。