He is offering a helping hand.
Dr. Nick Pappas, a board-certified hand surgeon in the New Orleans area, is sharing his daily routine to inspire others to adopt healthy habits.
This month on TikTokHe said he strength trains five times a week, follows an anti-inflammatory diet, gets seven to eight hours of sleep each night and uses an air purifier in his bedroom.
Strength training 5 times a week
“I try to do strength training a few times a week to maintain muscle mass, which is important for longevity,” Pappas explained.
Examples of strength training (using your own body weight or equipment to build strength, endurance, and muscle mass) include lifting weights, doing push-ups, and holding yoga poses such as lunges.
Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans It is recommended that you do strengthening exercises at least two days per week.
Research in 2022 A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that just 30 to 60 minutes of strength training per week could reduce your risk of death, especially from cancer and heart disease, by 10 to 20 percent.
Anti-inflammatory diet
“I try to eat a diet high in anti-inflammatory foods like oily fish, blueberries, spinach, avocado, walnuts and sometimes dark chocolate,” Pappas said.
Inflammation is a normal response to illness or injury, but chronic inflammation can be harmful. It can damage healthy tissue and is associated with other serious diseases, including diabetes, heart disease and cancer.
7-8 hours of sleep
Experts recommend getting seven to nine hours of sleep a night to lower your risk of developing chronic diseases like obesity, heart disease and depression.
Pappas said he aims for seven to eight hours of sleep each night.
Bedroom air purifier
he AirDoctor Pro Air Purifier To eliminate pollutants and allergens in the bedroom.
Pappas said the device “definitely improved my sleep.”
The Post has compiled a list of the top 16 air purifiers, including the best for allergies.
