10 Bad Habits Doctors Want You To Stop Now

Last Updated on January 7, 2021

Whether you choose to admit it or not, we all have the tendency to do certain bad health habits. While some of these habits are annoying, others can wreak a havoc on our health.

Some of you might think that it’s too late to cut off on some old bad habits but the truth is that it’s never too late to quit your bad habits and start living a healthier, happier life!

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#10 – Holding Your Pee

When you feel like going to the toilet, don’t hold it, just go and do it! Holding your pee is definitely not good for your health says Grant Fowler, MD, who is a vice chair of family and community medicine at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and also a member of the medical staff at Texas Medical Center.

When you hold your urine, you are causing the stream to become stagnant and therefore give the bacteria a second chance to travel back to your kidneys or settle down and grow in your bladder. However, responding to your natural need of urinating can help in reducing the risks of getting infections.

Holding your pee can not only cause you infections but also may put you at higher risks of developing bladder, kidney, and even prostate infections, especially, if you are pregnant or already suffering from a urological disorder.

According to some studies, holding your urine can also stretch out your bladder. The latter is a health condition related to bladder issues and known as ‘infrequent voiders syndrome.’
In addition to all this not going to the toilet at least four to six times a day is a sign of dehydration.

#9 – Constantly Chewing Gum

Many people tend to chew gum believing that this would give a fresh breath and moderate their tension. the truth is that this is one of those awful habits that you should definitely stop doing. Chewing gum all day long can result in very painful joint issues.