What’s nightlife got to do with your health?
Well, you only need to remember what happens in entertainment spots at night to relate such activities to your prevailing health. There is plenty of food, a good fraction of which is either junk or just unhealthy. There is plenty of drink, an unhealthy combination of sugar-laden soft drinks and alcoholic beverages. Then there are drugs of all types. All that adds up to a good recipe for violence, motor accidents, reckless sexual encounters, and hardly any sleep.
If you are a night owl, you need to remain vigilant to potential ill effects of your nocturnal endeavors and temper your activities accordingly. Select your entertainment spots wisely, best to avoid places where anything goes. Look for healthier foods, only succumb to the occasional indulgence with processed foods and red roasts. Unhealthy food choices can predispose you to metabolic diseases. Limit your alcohol intake to recommended levels, alternating orders with plenty of water or freshly pressed fruit juices. Don’t smoke, and this applies both to tobacco and other hard drugs. Limit your night out to a certain hour, this will help with the temptation to overindulge and guarantee some rest before the next day arrives.
Sticking to the healthier side of nightlife has its own benefits. Being out there helps with relaxing and unwinding after a hectic day. It’s good for the body and soul. Have a hearty laugh with your mates, and some locker room banter if you like! Just being in a carefree third space can unlock your creative genius, and keep your mental state in check too. The trick is not to overdo it. You must find a way of restricting your nightlife to safe limits. That way you will enjoy the benefits of being out there, and you will also avoid the evitable health risks that come with reckless nightlife behavior.