| Top Ten Lessons
to Age Better
Want to stay fit in later life? Here's
a quick synopsis of how to age well and feel happy!
Your chances of staying healthy and living for an elongated
time could be improved if you:-
1) Keep socially, physically and mentally active:
Maintain contacts with your family and friends. Stay
active through work, recreation and involvement in the
community. Having a strong network of family and friends
and a range of activities is vital to your health fitness.
The best remedy we have for some of the mental problems
of older age is to keep on challenging the grey matter.
Brain power can last as long as we do but appear to
work best when it's stretched.
2) Take more exercise regularly:
We need regular exercise
to stay active, healthy and independent. We're never
too old to start exercising or to do a bit more. Studies
have shown that 'exercise deficiency syndrome' is the
biggest risk we face as we get older. Exercise not only
makes us feel fitter, more alert and younger, it also
prevents many of the disabling conditions we associate
with later life, but question is that what types of
exercises we need ?
Here are list some popular forms of exercise:
- Swimming
- Yoga
- Gyms
- Cycling
- Walking
3) Take a balanced diet:
Take a nutrient dense of small frequent meals, including
5 to 9 helpings of fruits and vegetables a day. Don't
over eat even "good" food! Eating lots of fruits
and vegetables acts like a nature's anti-ageing remedy,
protecting us from many of the diseases which we generally
associate during the later stages of life.
4) Drink at least 6 to 8 cups of liquid a day:
Many of us are slightly dehydrated. To give the body a
chance to deal with all the toxins we consume on a daily
basis. Drink a variety of drinks to keep your water intake
up (you can't beat water itself!).Alcohol and caffeine
are diuretics so they increase the amount of water that
you excrete - however you still take in more liquid than
you lose from a cup of tea, coffee or a cola-type soft
drink.
5) Avoid smoke...it is never too late to quit:
It's the biggest single risk to your health after inactivity.
It's not just lungs and hearts that are at risk, smoking
will slow down your rate of healing. That's bad news if
you need an operation or injure yourself.
6) If you drink, do it in moderation:
Little and often will do you the most good! People who
regularly drink small amounts of alcohol tend to live
longer than people who don't drink at all. Alcohol helps
prevent coronary heart disease in people who are at
a stage of life when coronary heart disease is a risk.
For men this is over the age of 40 and for women it's
after the menopause. The health benefits come from regularly
drinking small amounts; the maximum benefit is achieved
by drinking between one and two units of alcohol a day.
7) Plan long term housing and financial needs:
Keep personal and financial records in order to simplify
budgeting and investing. Plan long-term housing and
money needs.
8) Make your home safeguard:
Keep your home safe and free from hazards (floor surfaces,
trailing flexes), wear properly fitting slippers and
increase the level of lighting everywhere - this will
help you avoid slips, trips and broken hips. Increase
the level of lighting everywhere especially on the stairs
- so you can see properly. Always get gas and electric
appliances installed or checked by a qualified person.
9) Be positive minded:
Keep a positive attitude towards life. Do things that
make you happy. Always cultivate a feeling of love and
appreciation for life and others, and possess a positive,
yet realistic, attitude. Do the things that make you
happy. Be positive about your wants and needs too -
studies show that longevity appears to be linked to
a determination to stay in control.
10) Seek help:
If you are worried about your health, don't hesitate
(either in sexual disorder and diseases) to consult
your G.P or NHS Direct. Don't put up with health problems
on the grounds of 'age' or assume that older age means
nothing can be done.
About the Author
Chris Read, An associated editor to Hateweight.com.
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