There are factors beyond our control, and there are those that we can decidedly influence. Death is an inevitability that everyone faces—we will all die, and we cannot change that. However, what we can and must do is extend our time of living and minimize the time of dying. Our level of health is an output - a function of multiple variables that are largely under our control: `eating habits`, `sleep quality`, `exercise routines`, `exposure to toxins`, and `stress management`. Naturally, our health goals shall be to optimize each of these input variables, to achieve the best possible output—optimal health. #### Eating habits We have to start eating intelligently, understanding the [[Eating Goals]]. With clear goals in mind, we must dig deeper into [[What to Eat]], [[How to Eat]], and [[When to Eat]]. #### Sleep quality #### Exercise routines #### Exposure to toxins #### Stress management ![[ULTIMATE Guide to Glucose, INSULIN RESISTANCE & Metabolic Health]]