A lot of film fans tend to think of gambling and poker as genres specific to Hollywood. Look up the best American gambling films in fact, and you’ll probably see most of the films in the genre that you’ve ever heard of!

This is not without reason. Plenty of excellent gambling films have come out of Hollywood over the years. Plus, in many cases, these films are meant to portray distinctly American settings and themes, like the buzz of Las Vegas or the seductive allure of smoky card rooms. As successful as some of these films have been however, they do not tell the whole story of gambling in cinema. That story has to include Assian films as well. 

While they may not get as much play in the western world, there have been plenty of excellent films in this category to come out of Asian cinema. Below, we’ll highlight some of them through a look at the best characters from the genre. 

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Ko Chun in  “God of Gamblers”

It’s impossible to talk about this topic and not to mention God of Gamblers. This Hong Kong comedy-drama from 1989 follows Ko Chun (Chow Yun-fat) in his adventures. The protagonist is a highly talented gambler who is encountering obstacles along his life path. His unique abilities related to poker are well known in gambling circles.

In Tokyo to confront a highly ranked Singaporean gambler. But, unfortunately, he ends up in an accident with a robber. After getting struck on the head, Ko Chun suffers from amnesia and starts behaving like a child –– all the while retaining his savant-like gambling abilities. Some have made the comparison to the American film Rain Man, and there’s certainly something there. But this film is more of a comedy, adn Ko Chun plays more for laughs. 

Jack Chang in “Poker King”

This comedy revolves around a small-screen a poker tournament, casino manager Uno Cheuk (Ching Wan Lau) and gambler Jack Chang (Louis Koo). Chang is presented as a person who has discovered a love of casino poker by playing Texas Hold’em online. He learns this most popular of poker games like so many before him, only to be challenged in it when he’s called to Macau by Cheuk.

Jack answers the call in order to save his family’s business (the casino itself), but finds himself in over his head playing actual table poker rather than the online variety. His character is presented as immature and childish, but not without a certain wit, and a sympathetic quality. So it is that despite this being a somewhat goofy comedy, viewers come to root for Chang. 

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Go-ni in “Tazza: The High Rollers”

Go-ni (Jo Seung-woo) is just an ordinary guy with a big appetite for casino games. Naturally, he uses his talent to infiltrate the underground world of gambling. After some success, his ranking goes up, as do the stakes. But the underground world isn’t as easy as it seems, and before long Go-ni is playing or his life.

It may not be the most original of gambling film plots, but Jo Seung-woo’s performance elevates this project. He is the main reason Tazza: The High Rollers won more than 15 awards at festivals and had 17 nominations, and became one of the highest-grossing South Korean films in history. A sequel did reasonably well also, and there is a third film on the way.

“Magic Hands” Ken in “The Man From Macau”

“Magic Hands” Ken (Chow Yun-fat) is a legendary gambler caught up in the clash between a mob leader named Ko (Hu Gao) and a small conman called Cool (Nicholas Tse) who seeks an act of murder revenge. 

“Magic Hands” Ken is an exquisite role. Ken is a poker player who wins against all odds –– including against an opponent who has implanted card sensors in his fingertips. If that sounds a little bit out there, fair enough. But this crime drama will hold your attention from the start to the end, thanks in no small part to the magnetic quality of Chow Yun-fat. 

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King in “The Conman”

King (Andy Lau) is a poker master, unjustly accused of the murder of a mob boss. However, he accidentally kills an assassin and ends up in prison. After being released from jail, he’s being chased by the boss’s brother and uses his poker skills to survive.

This adventurous comedy will keep you thrilled and glued to the screen for two hours. And once again, it’s a film driven by the performance of its lead. Lau gives a characteristically vivid and charismatic turn, 

Law and Chan in “Casino Raiders”

Law (Alan Tam) and Chan (Lau) are best friends and gamblers in this film. After a couple of reckless moves, they put themselves into an unfortunate situation battling with a Yakuza boss. They’re using their master poker skills to survive, and they’re doing it magnificently.

This film was a great success both in Hong Kong and internationally. It is one of many reasons Lau is considered to be one of the greats of Asian cinema (even if it might not crack Lau’s best films!). 

Hopefully this list has helped to open your eyes to some of the excellent gambling films that exist in Asian cinema, and far beyond traditional Hollywood. 

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Mark Wiley is accustomed to challenges. And as the founder of his own martial art style, not just abstract ones – but also the kind that can potentially land you in the hospital with a concussion or broken limb.

Long before that, he suffered from decades of chronic pain and debilitating migraines.

But it wasn’t until he wrote and produced a feature film that he truly understood the phrase “no pain, no gain.”

The idea for the plot that eventually became Made in Chinatown occurred to him way back in 1999.

“I came up with the premise while visiting New York’s Chinatown,” Wiley says. “I tried to enter a ‘private’ Chinese club and was told, ‘Chinese only.’ Disappointed, and hungry, I walked across Canal Street into Little Italy for lunch and wondered what would happen if a Chinese guy tried to finagle his way into a private ‘Italian’ club. From there, I came up with the story of a Chinese guy who wants to join the mafia to win the respect and love of an Italian girl – in other words, he wants to ‘get made.’ I wrote a screenplay quickly, and spent the next ten years rewriting, revising, polishing, and trying to get someone, anyone, with contacts in the film industry to read it.”

Eventually, Wiley managed to get the screenplay in the hands of a New York actor who was currently working on a film with some “Sopranos” alumni that he was hoping to cast in Made in Chinatown. The project finally started to gain some traction, but what followed was a hard-knocks lesson in the pitfalls of the film-making business, including financing issues, visa issues, and contractual disputes.

“I managed to put together a terrific cast and used that to secure some funding from overseas,” Wiley says. “Primarily from investors in China. Then, when Trump was elected president, the political and economic situation between the US and China shut down the financing. By that time, I already had contracts in place with the cast, and according to the Screen Actors Guild, I either had to shoot the movie or pay them their agreed upon fees anyway. So, I had to scramble for new funding. An old colleague introduced me to a group of investors who put in enough financing to cover production, and we were all but assured of a substantial tax credit to cover the rest. The tax credit never came through, and so I went through several more rounds with additional investors, all of whom promised to provide financing and even came to the set, met the cast, and hung out. But when it came time to write a check, they were nowhere to be found.”

Wiley finally secured enough funds to get the movie made and took out small business loans to pay for all the post-production himself. 

“The post-production process alone has taken three years,” Wiley says. “But here we are, with a well-received finished film that was an official selection of several film festivals and won 5 awards, including ‘Audience Choice,’ ‘Best Actor’ (twice) and ‘Best Stunts’ and ‘Best Action.’ 

Wiley describes Made in Chinatown as Goodfellas meets Ip Man. Lise Romanoff, CEO and Managing Director of Vision Films, the movie’s distributor, comments, “At first look, Made in Chinatown, is a fun and funny fish-out-of-water escapade with the most amazing action sequences! Just below the surface, however, is a very timely and important message of self-acceptance and pride in one’s family and culture. Audiences of all kinds are going to love this film!”

Made in Chinatown is now available across cable and streaming platforms in North America including Amazon, Google Play, Vimeo, Xfinity, Fios, Spectrum and Direct TV. Vision Films is looking for international partners in Europe and Asia to pick up the film there as well.

For Wiley, Made in Chinatown is the culmination of a dream that resulted from a great deal of childhood trauma.

“I began life three months premature, weighing only one pound, nine ounces,” Wiley says. “My first months were spent in an incubator. I suffered below average bone development, respiratory issues, and infantile spasms. Doctors believe this resulted in the musculoskeletal pain and headaches that have plagued me since birth.”

As a boy, Wiley’s poor health led to bullying issues. Finally, after one-too-many bloody-noses, his mother enrolled him in Tae Kwon D classes. Although his physical issues made learning martial arts a challenge, Wiley discovered a passion for them. 

“I was fascinated with the ‘magic” of the martial arts,” Wiley says. “Especially the things I saw in old kung fu classics like Kid with the Golden Arms, The 36 Chambers of Shaolin, and Martial Club. The training sequences, super energy powers, secret techniques and the like were my version of Harry Potter.”

Wiley eventually went on to travel the world seeking instruction from masters in over 20 Filipino martial arts, completing the curriculum of seven styles, as well as various forms of Chinese kung-fu. Currently, he is a senior disciple of Ngo Cho Kun (Five Ancestor Boxing), head of the International Beng Hong Athletic Association and the Philadelphia Shenwu Association, and the founder of his own system called Integrated Eskrima. 

The fact that he is not Filipino but has studied with many famous masters and created his own Filipino fight art has led to some interesting, and at times tense, situations.

“On my first trip to the Philippines, I had to spar ten opponents,” Wiley recounts. “By then, I had written a book about the art of Eskrima and these practitioners wanted to see if was real or fake. We wore helmets and one padded glove and fought full contact with sticks. We all sustained some bruises, but nothing brings two martial artists – or in my case, me and ten other martial artists — closer than a nice sparring match.”

During a later trip to teach a seminar in Europe, Wiley was warned that some local martial artists wanted to “test his skill.” Sure enough, one large man challenged Wiley to “block my strike.” The man swung his stick full force at Wiley’s head. Wiley side-stepped to avoid the blow and finished with the tip of his stick at the man’s neck. The crowd loved it. “Now,” Wiley said. “It’s my turn.”

Aside from his practice of the martial arts, Wiley’s chronic health issues have led him on a lifelong exploration of healing systems. “I spent the better part of the 1990s traveling the world to meet with traditional healers – acupuncturists in Japan, qigong masters in Taiwan, bone setters in Malaysia, faith healers in the Philippines,” he says. 

His journeys have taken him to down some interesting and amusing rabbit holes. “One time while doing research on martial arts and spirituality in Kuala Lumpur, I took a meeting with a master of the Malaysian martial art of Silat who I was told e could ‘shape-shift’ into an eagle,” Wiley says. “I brought my friend Ron with me from Japan so we would videotape the meeting. We were introduced to the master. He didn’t strike me as anything extraordinary. He started doing some martial movements and breath exercises and making strange sounds. After a few minutes, he contorts himself in such a way, with a bent body and arms outstretched, to resemble a bird in flight. Ron and I look at one another like, ‘big deal.’ Then he turns and looks directly at us, lets out a loud squawk, and before our eyes he turns into an eagle! I swear, his body morphed, his skin turned into feathers, he grew a beak, everything! We looked at each other in shock. Then he went back to normal. Thankfully, we had the photos and video to prove we weren’t crazy! Well, in those photos and on that video, the Silat master looks like a normal man making funny noises. You had to be there. It was an experience I won’t forget.”

Over the years, Wiley’s desire to alleviate his own suffering motivated him to earn a Master’s Degree in Health Care Management, a PhD in Alternative Medicine and a doctorate in Oriental Medicine. He currently mentors others to improve their health and learn martial arts out of his home in suburban Philadelphia. He does plenty of zoom classes for those too far to meet in person.

Now, after twenty years of struggle, Wiley can add a “filmmaker” to his list of accomplishments.

Made in Chinatown is a passion project that is at once the very best and absolute worst experience of my life,” Wiley says. “But it has opened so many doors for me – new friends, new skills, and hopefully, a first-step in a filmmaking career.”

Made in Chinatown is now available on Prime Video.  For more information, reviews, media, or the other places you can watch Made in Chinatown, check out the website https://madeinchinatownmovie.com/

About the author

Brian Klingborg is the author of Thief of Souls, now available in hardcover from St. Martin’s Press/Minotaur, and Wild Prey, available May, 2022.

Stewart’s reputation as an idealistic Everyman has been imprinted on generations of moviegoers. Stewart acted in a series of Westerns in the 1950s, playing a morally complex outcast with a dark history and dubious reasons. His work throughout this period, particularly with director Anthony Mann, permanently transformed his public identity and allowed him to venture out in new ways. Amongst the genres of his best movies are some westerns. Below is a list of some James Stewart Westerns everyone must watch to relax their minds after playing online casino games at https://www.casinojoka.co/fr and win big cash prizes .

Destry Rides Again (1939)

Stewart directed his 1st Western in 1939, starring alongside German beauty Marlene Dietrich as the son of a great frontier peacekeeper committed to defending the law even without a rifle.

Of course, his unwillingness to wear a six-shooter wins him the townspeople’s scorn, but he gradually gains their respect as well as the affection of Dietrich’s doomed saloon singer, Frenchy. Destry Rides Again, a critical and public favorite, allowed Stewart to move away from his Capra-esque image, but he wouldn’t come back to the genre for another decade.

Bend in the River (1952)

Stewart came back to Westerns with 1950’s Winchester ’73, kicking off a successful collaboration with director Anthony Mann that ultimately led to five excellent movies and online casino australia . Their collaboration continued with this 1952 classic, in which Stewart portrays a former bandit converted wagon train scout. Through a ruse comprising a shipment of stolen property and a farmer’s kidnapped daughter (Julie Adams), he gets into difficulties with a previous partner (Arthur Kennedy).

Stewart got the role of a character whose motivations remained a mystery until the end, in stark contrast to the George Baileys and Jefferson Smiths he had previously played, and paved the way for the remainder of the decade.

The Naked Spur (1953)

Stewart and Mann collaborated once more for this spicy Western, in which the actor masterfully portrayed a once frontiersman now bounty hunter torn between ethics and necessity as he chases down a fleeing killer (Robert Ryan) in the Colorado area. Stewart’s performance as the anguished bounty hunter place propelled the actor’s growth and development from the ideology of the 1930s and 1940s to something edgier and ethically ambiguous in his third collaboration with Mann.

Movies and a gambling mentor games are a great source of entertainment ad we watch them for different reasons. But then there are movies for those who are deeply and truly love. The movies that you watch when you are either thinking of the love of your life or the movie that you watch with the love of your life. And if you are looking for those movies that you watch when you are in love, we have them right here. 

A Walk To Remember

A Walk to Remember is one of the most romantic movies that you will ever come across. The movie focuses on love and the extent that someone will go to for love. This movie is best for those in love and those who wish to remember the one that they love. It’s a great movie, but if you are sensitive be warned it can bring tears down your eyes.

The 50 Shades Trilogy

The 50 Shades Trilogy is a great movie for those who are in love as well. In the movie we see how the male and female lead face all kinds or trials but they still manage to stay together in the end. The 50 Shades Trilogy has been termed to be a modern Cinderella story where the rich guy gets the poor girl and they live happily ever after.

To All The Boys Trilogy

Then for the teens, we have the To All the Boys Trilogy. The movies show how love can grow between teenagers and how much teens are willing to go to all for love. The movie shows that even though we are in love, we face temptations and we shouldn’t give up on our dreams because of love. Found on Netflix, the movies are great to watch, and we are sure that you can spare a few hours away from your South africa slots online  to enjoy them all. 

There is one thing that is always common in the different movies that we watch and this is the soundtracks. It is very rare to find a movie that doesn’t have one or two songs that come with it. But what is it with these movies and music?

Why Movies Have Soundtracks

Here are several reasons why movies have soundtracks and one of the most important is the fact the music is able to unlock emotions even for machines à sous en ligne de goldenrivieracasino players. The emotional impact of a movie is drastically increased by the soundtracks that the movie has. It would be very hard to feel the pain and the anguish of the dinking Titanic ship if it did have Draw me nearer playing in the background. Therefore, in order to reach the viewers and evoke their emotions, they make sure to use music.

Another reason why movies have music is so that the story can be better understood. The lyrics in the song are able to explain the situation in the movie with the help of the characters that is. But for a deeper understanding as to what transpires during different scenes, music will be used.

Also, with the music that is part of movies, you are able to properly draw out the tension and create the plot within the film. During horror movies, you know that something bad is about to happen when an eerie song starts to play in the background. That is why for dramatic effect the directors make sure that they pick songs that are able to properly bring out the desired emotional effect of the movie.

Wrapping it up, it would be close to impossible to be able to enjoy a movie if it didn’t have the right songs added to it. With the right songs, you are able to feel the emotional impact of the movie. It is also for that reason that best au online casino games have soundtracks as well. To make sure that they evoke happy emotions when you play the games. 

Asian film refers to the films and film industry produced in Asia, but in Western counties, such as the US, Asian film is often used to refer to East, South, and Southeast Asia. East Asian cinema includes films based in China, Hong Kong, South Korea, as well as Japanese anime. The South Asian film industry includes India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, with the Southeast Asian cinema including the Philippines and Indonesia. With the different varieties of Asian film and cinema available, it is not surprising that these have influenced and inspired fans and filmmakers from around the world.

One country that the Asian film industry has had a massive influence on is with British Film Festivals, for example, the Leeds International Film Festival. Founded in 1987, this is one of the largest film festivals in the UK outside of London and highlights some of the best films in the industry. By welcoming thousands of visitors each year, and showing over 300 films from around the world, the festival also offers a variety of different events. One of these events is Planet Japan, which offers a selection of wonderful fantasy film creations from different Japanese filmmakers, such as The Man Who Stole the Sun and Angel’s Egg.

Other Asian-inspired events that you can attend in Leeds include the National Asian Wedding Show, the Asian Wedding Showcase, and the Asian Media Awards. Leeds is not just home to the Leeds International Film Festival, but it is almost a cultural hotspot. After the Second World War, Yorkshire became home to Asian communities in the 1950s and 1960s, with a large concentration of Asians relocating to Leeds and West Yorkshire. However, it’s not just Asian culture that is a hit for the people of Leeds, with other events, such as bingo, seeing a resurgence as well.

Bingo, while normally considered the ideal game for older members of society, is becoming more popular amongst the younger generations, and has even become one of the UK’s most popular games. If you are wanting to get into playing bingo, Bada Bingo Leeds has one of the best bingo party’s the area has seen and creates a mix of playing bingo with music and dancing.

In recent history, bingo has become more popular, with the game being incorporated into other social events. From raves and discos to the various types of games available, it’s no surprise that younger people are starting to play it.

Asian film and cinema have become a lot more popular, especially when you consider the impact Asian filmmakers are having on the entertainment industry. When you consider Parasite became the most talked-about foreign language film in 2019, Bong Joon-Ho’s Korean thriller became an instant hit for the box office, even winning the best picture Oscar in 2020. The most recent Asian-inspired program taking the world by storm is Squid Game, which is a South Korean survival drama series created by Hwang Dong-hyuk. Both show that Asian entertainment is taking our television screens by storm, and with everyone talking about them, it seems foolish to miss out.

In the world of comic-book movies, there are two major names that always seem to be trying to out-do the other and these are Marvel and DC. When Marvel releases something DC always seem to come with a counter attack and vice versa. They are two masterminds who always try to make sure that they have the best cast as well as the best movies as well. And that, in fact makes them more similar than they are different.

The Similarities In Marvel And DC

First and foremost, you will find that both of the companies are giants in the movie industry. They make sure that they always keep their fan entertained, whether it’s with movies or series. In fact, they are so popular that each of them seems to have quite a number of online casino games that follow different their movie themes. And once you see a movie production being followed up with online casino games, you know that it very poplar.

Another thing about these two companies the fact that they rose from comic books to the movie world. Both DC and Marvel have several hundred of comic books that they have issued out and continue to issue out. It is through these comic books that the movies are created even though at times the story take a different route. At the end of the day, you will find that they are both deeply rooted in their comic book storylines.

Then we have the way that they operate. You will find that both Marvel and DC have what is called the multiverse. Through the movies we see that they have several universes all in operation at the same time. Both cinematic online craps for real money companies believe in the multiverse and they make sure that that they make good use of it as well. 

Lastly, we have the heroes, the villain and the anti-villains. All of which are made up of different characters throughout the different cinematic universes. It is through these different characters that we get to see some of the best scenes and the bets creative minds ever. 

Movies are a great form of entertainment. Through them we get to visit worlds unknown and our imagination is opened up to new levels. Like gamblingsitesreview games, movies give us the chance to dream big and imagine a whole new world. However, as much as we do love all this about movies, there are a few things that we hate about them as well.

We love to watch romance movies but we have to admit that they do give a very interesting view on the word love. In romance movies, love seems like it is something that is so easy to go about, but we all know that that is not really the case in real life. As much as do look to romance movies when we are looking for solace or when we are trying to understand love, it is really very obscure and can lead to confusion.

Why Women Fall For Romance Movies

You will find that in most cases, women are the ones who tend to fall for romance movies. What do we mean by this? Well, women are the ones who fall prey to the love that we often see in movies and men don’t really care much about it. 

The reason why women fall prey to romance movie is because they yearn for the love that the see in the movies.  This will then in turn led to the views that most women have about love. And due to these views they like online blackjack , most women want the men that they meet in real life to act like the ones they see in the movies. Which is not a good perspective if you ask us.

That is why we say these are the things that we love to hate about movies. They are great on all accounts but they lead to people believing in some things that are close to impossible.

Everyone wants to stay healthy and fit. It is especially important for young university students, who need a lot of strength and vitality to catch up with all the activities academic and social life offers them. However, it is not an easy task considering all their obligations with catching up with the deadlines, sitting up for their exams, writing Pro-Papers, conducting experiments and research, and completing a whole lot of other assignments. Now that they have stepped into their independent stage of life when parents are not there anymore to take care of their meals and doctor appointments, it is up to them to take charge of their own health and wellbeing.

In addition to a myriad of responsibilities and obligations, university life is also full of temptations, especially for the students who have only started their independent life and are ready to try everything being away from home. As a result, they end up acquiring harmful habits of spending sleepless nights, leading a sedentary lifestyle, overindulging in junk food and coffee on the go, and even harmful substances abuse. All of these lead to excess weight, obesity, problems with blood circulation, joints, heart, and other organs, indigestion, and consequently, stress, burnout, fatigue, cognitive impairments, and serious psychological disorders. Only the conscious realization of the link between all these issues can force a student to take decisive actions in regulating their own life and preventing negative consequences.

Luckily, some minor modifications of the lifestyle can instill healthy habits that will help you to stay away from various physical and mental illnesses and disorders. Our useful tips will help you to get started.

Get Enough of Sleep

Numerous home assignments, constant tests, and demanding professors make it impossible to go to bed early and get the needed eight hours of sleep. On the other hand, it is next to impossible to reject the invitation to parties that keep you up all night every Friday and Saturday. However, sufficient night sleep is a must for staying healthy physically and mentally.

Lack of rest slows down all the processes in your body, reducing the levels of energy, which causes declined cognitive abilities and consequently, leads to irritability, anxiety, depression, and other mental disorders. While you are sleeping, your body recovers and your brain recharges. As a result, metabolism gets normalized, memory improves, and mental clarity enhances. Naturally, such a refreshed state makes you more productive in your studies. Thus, it is very important to get your most required 7-9 hours of sleep per day instead of studying all night.

It is good to establish a regular sleeping schedule and make a habit of going to bed and waking up at the same time every day. It may seem hard at first, but when you get used to it, you will understand how beneficial such a pattern is to your productivity. Having received your full rest, you will be ready to finish all the work in the morning, before the classes.

If some pressing tasks still prevented you from going to bed before midnight, take a nap in the afternoon. Of course, it will not compensate for the lost 4 hours of healthy night sleep. Nevertheless, even a 15-minute nap during the day can be beneficial for your body and restore a good portion of your energy levels.

If you are still not sure if full night sleep is really needed, consider the fact that sleep deprivation has been scientifically proven to have a direct link to appetite increase. You do not want to gain a couple of extra pounds, do you?

Watch Your Diet

Generally, a proper diet is not only about maintaining an appropriate weight. It also concerns all the nutrients and vitamins necessary for your body and mind to function adequately. Skipped breakfast, coffee, and high-calorie snacks on the go, pizza delivered in the middle of the night, and nights out with friends in fast food restaurants are common eating preferences of university students. But if you want to stay healthy, you need to make everything on this list a taboo.

Never skip breakfast. It is the most important meal of the day that provides you with energy for the rest of the day, or at least until it is the time for lunch. Even if you are late for classes, make sure that you can have an energy bar, a banana, or a handful of nuts while you are getting there. Generally, healthy snacks must always be around so that you could have your dose of nourishment even when you are away from home.

By the by, make a habit of going to the grocery store once a week to stock your room with healthy products. Avoid foods high in calories, fats, and sugars, opting for the ones rich in carbs, proteins, vitamins, and other nutrients. You must always have granola, yogurt, eggs, fresh fruits and vegetables, wholegrain pasta, cereals, and nuts around. Check any dietary blog to know how to shop smart.

Eat regularly and do not skip meals. Having a substantial breakfast and a big portion for dinner is not the best option for your stomach. Generally, it is advisable to eat small-size servings but more frequently, about 5 times a day. So, make your meals regularly and do not skip them.

And please, do not eat when stressed, bored, or worried, while studying or watching TV, or just for company. Mindless eating when you are not really hungry will only add you a couple of extra pounds.

Drink Properly

A glass of beer or a cocktail in a company of friends once a week is good. However, do not overindulge in alcohol, which has a myriad of harmful effects even if you are not dependent. To start with, hangovers will not help you excel in your studies. On the contrary, you get slowed down cognitive functions and impaired abilities to perform a lot of actions. At the same time, alcohol does not have any nutritional value, contains high levels of calories, and decreases the organism’s ability to absorb nutrients and burn fat, which again brings you closer to excessive weight. It does not mean that you should bury your social life and quit drinking altogether; just keep it moderate.

Instead, drink a lot of water to keep hydrated during the day. This substance possesses truly magic properties and nourishes the body with all the necessary elements. It has a positive influence on your skin, complexion, nails, hair, joints, muscles, liver, and stomach. Water flushes your system, enhances energy levels, and improves sleep. A glass of water before every meal will also help to control your appetite and consequently, weight.

Be Physically Active

Regular exercise is one of the most important habits to develop if you want to stay fit and healthy. The sedentary lifestyle of a university student is detrimental to muscles, joints, blood circulation, and brain functioning. As a result, you gain extra weight, obtain numerous physical ailments, and get mental and cognitive impairments. To compensate for long hours of sitting at the lectures, in the library, and at home writing your countless essays, you need to devote several hours a day to physical exercises. Go to the gym regularly or join a sports team. If you are not much of a sportsperson or have some personal reasons for disliking gyms, you may indulge in a simple workout routine at home while watching an educational vlog or listening to a scientific podcast. Refrain from driving a car and using public transport. Instead, walk or cycle to classes or on other errands. Generally, try to move as much as you can. Your body and your mind will be grateful for your activeness.

Enjoy Your Life

Staying healthy means not only the absence of pain and full-fledged body functioning. Mental wellbeing is similarly important. Overwork and stress typical for many university students may cause a lot of serious psychological disorders. To avoid detrimental effects, you need to relax, destress, and recharge at least once in a while. Therefore, amidst all the responsibilities and obligations you have in the university, do not forget to have fun.

Devote sufficient time to your hobbies. Doing what you like to do and what brings you pleasure and satisfaction will give you positive emotions and let your mind have rest from the challenges of studying.

Spend time with family and friends. Socializing with people you like can fill you with positive emotions and new energy. Besides, it is a good opportunity to speak out whenever you feel overwhelmed.

Learn something new. Take an art class, visit a local museum, or go to a neighboring city at least once a month. Meet new people and make new friends. The flow of new ideas and thoughts is a perfect way to recharge and revitalize not to get stuck in everyday routine.

Take pleasure in whatever you do. Try to find the positive side in anything you are up to, even the most boring and challenging research paper you were assigned to write in a day. But do not sink too deep into all the university obligations. Just do not forget to have fun.

Keep Healthy!

However, in the middle of all the fun you get from life, do not forget about healthy habits of sufficient sleep, proper diet, drinking water, and keeping physically active. In addition to it all, listen to your body and never neglect it when it starts asking for help. Make medical tests, appointments with a physician and dentist to check a habitual routine every year. Go to see a doctor in case of the slightest sign of malady. Remember, that your health is in your own hands.