Tips for a Healthy Life
Tips for a Healhy Life
Balancing your activities with the proper amount of rest and
follwoign some simple diet and exrecise programs will lead you
to a healther life. 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.
Most 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 as well as overall well being. 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 andhas caused millions of
health related problems. 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.
Prevent accidents and even events life Knee
Surgery by eating right, loseing weight. You health is your
business and should be taken seriously.