LIVE A LONGER AND HEALTHIER LIFE
You should balance your activities with the proper amount
of rest. Some of the leading experts in the field of aging now
believe that regular exercise along with the proper amount of
rest may actually add years to the life span. Results from a
number of tests indicate that speed and muscular strength of
many of the elderly can be extended. Leading authorities agree
that this new data is going to shatter many of the myths about
aging and physical performance. The conclusion now is that the
performance and ability of the elderly has long been underestimated,
diet, proper sleep and exercise along with rest and relaxation
are all important factors in preserving our bodies. Laughter
is one of the best things for your mental and physical state.
People are naturally attracted to someone who has a good sense
of humor. You can develop a good outlook and a good sense of
humor by associating with and surrounding yourself with pleasant
happy people. Recognize that stress is a killer. A life filled
with stress can really wreak havoc on your body causing a number
of illnesses such as hear attacks, strokes, asthma, gastric
problems, menstrual disorders, ulcerative colitis, angina, irritable
colon, increased blood pressure, ulcers, headaches, etc. There
are different types of stress such as mental, emotional and
physical. Emotional stress seems to take the greatest toll on
everyone. All stress is not bad; in fact, life would not be
very interesting if it were not met with challenges. However,
too much stress, too often with no effective and appropriate
outlet, does not allow the body and soul to recuperate. You
might review a typical week to see if you can identify things
that might be making you anxious or causing you stress. Once
identified, stressors can be attacked and eliminated. Are you
a worrier? Chronic worriers don't have more serious problems
than others - they just think they do. Many worriers try to
cope by trying not to think about their problems, but this just
makes things worse. Doctors say that chronic worriers feel less
anxious if they actually spend a half-hour a day thinking specifically
about their problems. Get plenty of exercise. People who are
physically fit look good and feel good. A good exercise regimen
will lengthen your life. Improve your appearance, build self
confidence and help delay the aging process. Remember that you
need to do something physical every day. If you don't use your
joints, quite simply they'll tighten up with age to create the
stooped, bent and worn out appearance we so often associate
with old age. Studies have shown that people with arthritis
experience less pain if they continue to keep their joints flexible.
As one gets older, the bones tend to get brittle which is why
it is common for senior citizens to break bones and especially
their hips when they fall. Eating right, getting proper sleep
and learning to relax are all very valuable in maintaining a
healthy body and mind. And keep in mind that eating healthy
foods and avoiding those high in fats, sodium and cholesterol
will help to decrease your risk of heart disease, high blood
pressure and associated problems.
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