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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