As a student, have you ever considered the value of good health in your life? People with good health are positive in their outlook. They can work for longer hours without feeling tired. So, we can say a healthy mind is the asset of a healthy body. Now, you must be imagining yourself as an overburdened student who has lectures, assignments, quizzes, exams, etc. Could such a student have a healthy and stress-free life? Of course, it is possible, but there are certain things which are essential for good health. To function at maximum capacity, students must understand and realize the importance of mind, body and soul. The optimized synchronization of these three essentials can lift their academic performances and achievements to the mark. Good health enables students to get all their assignments and projects done efficiently and effectively. The reason is, their physical and mental state are working in an optimal state. Besides these, there are several advantages why students should be actively and positively interested in their healthcare:

• Memory retention – Good physical health also means good mental health. A healthy mind has increased learning capacity. Excellent retention and recalling ability help students think and perform faster. In other words, if a student has good health, his memory will be good, and his mind is sharp.

• More focus, less distraction and better performance– Healthy brain functions clearly and efficiently without being distracted easily. Good health helps students in maintaining their focus on studies. Students with higher energy are better learners. They concentrate on their tasks well with distinguished academic success rate.

• Positive approach – People in good health always take their life more positively. Studies show that the students in good health are less complaining as compared to other students. They enjoy challenging tasks and look forward to them

• Self-motivation – According to the latest research study, all students with self-motivation and willingness to learn new skills are already enjoying good physical and mental wellbeing.

In order to lead a healthy lifestyle, students must not ignore the importance of nutrition. Eating healthy meals has been directly linked to increased academic performance, better memory, and faster information processing. Eating a diet full of nutrition, such as fish, vegetables, fruit, and dairy products, will help you to improve your health. However, it is seen that students enjoy consuming confectionery goods, chocolates, and other junk food. This results in excessive weight gain, and paves way for harmful diseases. Research shows that as nations develop economically, diets often consist of more processed, inexpensive, and convenient foods, associated with increasing rates of childhood obesity across developing nations. Also, students often ignore the importance of maintaining a sleep pattern. Doctors highly recommend that students should get 6-8 hours of uninterrupted sleep every day for giving the best output in studies and daily routine. As a result, they will have better memory and good concentration in their studies. It is also recommended that students should avoid using the internet, cellphones, tablets, and playing video games at least an hour before they sleep to relax their mind. Don’t forget that your body is just like an engine, and it asks for proper care to avoid any potential harm. Regular exercise, running, or jogging helps students perform better, especially during exams. Also, physical activities keep the body and mind active, alert, and healthier. Participation in extracurricular physical activities has been associated with higher grades, lower drop-out rates, and fewer disciplinary problems among students. Physical fitness can be an important protective factor in the development of resilience skills for schoolaged students. Nevertheless, there are also some activities which are not so good for students’ health. Many students enjoy eating out, partying, while others like smoking. But students should be careful and avoid participation in such activities that can disturb their academic performance. Finally, healthy and successful students have a significant contribution in building strong communities and successful careers. So, one must focus on their health and overall being by making these changes in their lifestyle.