According to the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, here are the recommended times for each “lifestyle vital sign”:
- Exercise: At least 30 minutes per day, 5x per week.
- Sleep: 7-9 hours per night.
- Nutrition: Try not to eat two hours before bedtime and keep meals during daylight hours.
- Stress Management: Aim for at least 10-20 minutes per day.
- Love/Social: While there are no official recommendations yet for this category, aim for at least one hour of quality social time a day.