1. Wearing heels
More and more of us are opting to wear heels on a daily basis, and
this could be bad news for our health. High heels affect our posture,
put pressure on joints, and can lead to a range of conditions including
arthritis, hammer toes, back pain and tendon injuries — and that’s
before you take into account any heel-related accidents! To minimise
damage, limit your heels to 1.5 inches for daily wear, and wear insoles
to help reduce the pressure on joints.
From carrying heavy handbags to wearing crippling heels, here are the 9 female habits you should try to break.
2. Carrying a heavy handbag
With the rising number of gadgets and accessories the majority of
women haul around, many of us are carrying around several kilos of
weight on our shoulders every day. As a result, lots of us are also
putting our long term health at risk. While you may not feel the effects
right now, lugging around a heavy handbag can lead to serious back
problems and neck pain as well as poor posture. Don’t wait until the
damage is done — do your health a favour and try clearing out all
non-essential items and switching to a smaller bag.
3. Sleeping in makeup
Most of us have succumbed to the temptation to sleep in our
post-party makeup at some point. However, leaving makeup on overnight —
along with the dirt and oil that naturally accumulates on skin
throughout the