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While the social media doctors of Instagram, X and YouTube may have overtaken the internet, real advice and cures are still available from certified doctors. In the midst of a daily routine and a busy life, we end up making a variety of small unhealthy choices that seem so minor that their consequences almost seem negligible. Be it scrolling through reels on the phone just before sleeping or skipping breakfast because we are getting late for work yet again.

Just like small changes make a significant impact over a long time, small unhealthy actions also have noticeable consequences, according to Dr Siddhant Bhargava.


The doctor recently took to LinkedIn to share a list of small habits that make a big negative impact on your health and those that can change it and improve your health for the better. He asked the people to 'count the cost and choose the cure'

8 habits that are quietly destroying your health


According to Dr Bhargava, 8 habits silently destroy your body for the worse. He also revealed how they impact your health. These are:

Sitting for 6 hours straight compresses the spine and crumbles the posture slowly.

Sleeping less than 5 hours for a week shuts down the immune system by 30%

Drinking 5 cups of chai or tea every day has similar effects on the liver as drinking alcohol.

No proper movements for 30 days, leads to the beginning of the muscles getting wasted.

Holding in stress for a week leads the gut in removing it with a disease.

Doomscrolling for 15 minutes before bed destroys at least 2 hours of deep, peaceful sleep.

Binge drinking for 4 weekends in a row, shrinks the brain's decision-making centre.

Swapping water with caffeine ages the kidneys 10 times faster.

8 habits that are magical cures for your health


The doctor also revealed habits that heal and cure the body and prevent the health and immunity from worsening. These include:

Walking for 15 minutes after every meal, regulates sugar better than any medication.

Lifting weights for even an hour a week, can help you age better.

Sleeping 8 hours in complete darkness, allows organs to regain health.

Journaling for 10 minutes daily helps declutter the toxic storage in the brain.

Eating 3 meals without a screen can reconnect you not only with peace but also with hunger and fullness.

Drinking 2 litres of clean water helps flush out brain fog.

Showing 5 acts of kindness in a week, makes your brain glow brighter than any other med.

Setting one boundary today protects your future like a fortress.

Netizens react to Dr Bhargava's recommendations


Many in the comments agreed with the doctor's recommendations, appreciating and thanking him for his insights.

"Small changes like these often bring the big results," wrote one.

"Such an eye-opener! Never realized skipping breakfast could have such a strong link to heart health. Thanks for breaking it down so clearly, definitely rethinking my morning routine after watching this" appreciated another.

"Reality check and a great reminder... A Punch- Healing is quieter!" added another LinkedIn user.