From Knowing to Doing: My Health Wake-Up Call Abroad
Do you ever have that moment when you think, “I really need to start taking my health seriously”? Or maybe you’ve promised yourself, “This time, I’m going to exercise regularly”? I’ve had those thoughts so many times, but for years, they stayed just that~~~thoughts. That all changed for me about two years ago. I’d lived in the U.S. for six months that time, and something clicked. I started to become more aware of my health. Part of it was because I’d read journal articles about how exercise benefits brain health. I already knew exercise was good for me, but it hit differently when I saw the research laid out so clearly. It made me wonder Why do I know this but still not make it a priority? At the same time, I realized my BMI wasn’t in the ideal range. That was a wake-up call. Living in the U.S. also pushed me to make healthier choices without even realizing it. For example, I found myself walking more. The roads are safe, well-paved, and comfortable for pedestrians ...