{"id":129315,"date":"2026-02-21T08:25:14","date_gmt":"2026-02-21T08:25:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.society19.com\/uk\/?p=129315"},"modified":"2026-02-21T08:25:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-21T08:25:14","slug":"bad-things-for-your-health-you-could-be-doing-regularly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.society19.com\/uk\/bad-things-for-your-health-you-could-be-doing-regularly\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Bad Things For Your Health That You Could Easily Be Doing Regularly"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A day doesn\u2019t go by that we\u2019re not told about a new thing we\u2019re doing regularly that is now bad for our health. My favourite one is coffee \u2013 I swear the opinion on this shift daily. It\u2019s heralded for its antioxidant properties one day, said to be a carcinogen the next. Sometimes it\u2019s both. In any case, we\u2019ve done a lot of research on things that are bad for your health. And by we I mean the scientists. I\u2019m graduating with an English lit degree. My research consists of Freudian readings of Romantic poetry, not bacteria. Anyways. Here to ruin your day, have a read through some bad things for your health that you could easily be doing regularly:<\/p>\n<h2>1. Slouching<\/h2>\n<p>This one leads to a whole host of issues like back pain, neck pain, and general muscle tightness\/soreness. Long-term slouching can permanently damage your posture, too. Slouching also means that your organs are cramped.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Sitting<\/h2>\n<p>A lot of studies show that sitting can increase the risk of heart disease, decrease mental health, and lead to a whole host of other issues like cancer. If you\u2019re sitting a lot because of your job or studying, make sure you get a few walking breaks in, and stand whenever you can!<\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center\">\n<\/h6>\n<h2>3. Skinny Jeans<\/h2>\n<p>Yeah \u2013 those Topshop Jamies are actually putting you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telegraph.co.uk\/news\/health\/news\/11691717\/Why-squatting-in-skinny-jeans-could-lead-to-nerve-damage.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">at risk of nerve damage<\/a>. Well, to be more accurate, squatting in them is what causes this. The tightness behind your legs can decrease blood flow in your legs, meaning the nerves become compressed.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Biting Your Nails<\/h2>\n<p>Bacteria. So much bacteria. Please don\u2019t do this, you can get E. coli.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Screens<\/h2>\n<p>Even though we use them everyday, screens are one of the bad things for your health. Staring at your phone or computer all day can cause blurred vision, eye irritation, and back and neck pain. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.livescience.com\/61075-internet-smartphone-addiction-chemical-imbalance-brain.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">study<\/a> has also shown hormonal imbalances in teens displaying signs of smartphone addiction.<\/p>\n<h2>6. Too Little Sleep<\/h2>\n<p>Not sleeping enough can lead to hypertension, inflammation, depression, heart disease, diabetes, and whole load of other issues \u2013 not to mention you won\u2019t be able to focus on your daily activities.<\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center\">\n<\/h6>\n<h2>7. Too Much Sleep<\/h2>\n<p>I know, this one is the worst. But, apparently <a href=\"https:\/\/www.livescience.com\/35460-little-sleep-heart-disease-stroke.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sleeping too much<\/a> can lead to poorer heart health, as well an increased stroke risk.<\/p>\n<h2>8. Diet Fizzy Drinks<\/h2>\n<p>I love a good, cold diet coke. Some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.livescience.com\/58806-soda-linked-to-memory-problems-strokes-dementia.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">studies<\/a>, however, show that diet fizzy drinks have been linked to obesity and diabetes, as well as negatively impacting your brain, leading to an increased risk of dementia. Also, artificial sweeteners in general are terrible for you, and the fizz is bad for your teeth.<\/p>\n<h2>9. Skipping Sunscreen<\/h2>\n<p>Yes, even when it\u2019s cloudy, or winter \u2013 the sun can still damage your skin. Using a minimum of SPF15 daily greatly reduces your risk of skin cancer.<\/p>\n<h2>10. Overbooking Yourself<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re overbooking yourself, you can burn out very quickly. In more extreme situations, this can lead to chronic stress, meaning that you\u2019re at an increased risk of things like depression and heart disease.<\/p>\n<h2>11. Fruit Juices<\/h2>\n<p>Although marketed as being full of vitamins and antioxidants, the sugar content of most juices vastly undermines their health benefits. If you want to have juice in the mornings, opt for freshly squeezed juices, or look for ones with no added sugar.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.co.uk\/pin\/219198706840137358\/\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center\">\n<\/h6>\n<h2>12. Plastic Bottles<\/h2>\n<p>Although almost all bottles are now BPA-free, the plastic has a lot of other potentially harmful toxins. What\u2019s more, re-using plastic bottles for extended periods of time means that they\u2019ll start to collect bacteria \u2013 so it\u2019s best to invest in a reusable glass or metal one.<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0Do you agree with our list of\u00a0bad things for your health? Let us know in the comments section below!<\/h2>\n<h6>Featured image: www.weheartit.com<\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A day doesn\u2019t go by that we\u2019re not told about a new thing we\u2019re doing regularly that is now bad for our health. My favourite one is coffee \u2013 I swear the opinion on this shift daily. It\u2019s heralded for its antioxidant properties one day, said to be a carcinogen the next. 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