India, July 30 -- After waking up, many of us stay in bed, scrolling through our phones, texting our loved ones, and even lazing a bit to prepare ourselves for the day ahead. However, according to Dr Alok Chopra, a cardiologist and functional medicine expert, if you want to optimise physical and mental health through a structured morning routine, the first thing you should do after waking up is get out of bed.

According to Dr Chopra, your mornings set the tone for your entire day. Therefore, it is important to reset your body's natural rhythm by following a structured morning routine. His primary recommendation is to get out of bed immediately upon waking to allow natural sunlight to suppress melatonin and trigger cortisol production, wh...