Old Age and Healthy Living

Old Age and Healthy Living

Tags - old age, balanced food, exercise, positive  outlook

Getting old is a natural phenomenon. We can’t stop aging; it is beyond our control. But by taking certain positive steps we can slow down the process of aging and also various complications related to old age such as memory loss, arthritis, osteoporosis, stroke, cancer etc can be reduced to a certain though not possible to eliminate completely.

How to slowdown the rate of aging?

It is being claimed that taking antioxidant supplements will sop up the radicals and slow down the process of aging. There are different tonics and food supplements available in the market for maintaining youth. But the efficacy  of such tonics are in doubt. The best way is to go in the natural way to remain fit in old age by leading a healthy and  tension free life. The two basic requirements in this regard are balanced food and proper exercise.

Steps

1. Positive outlook: Getting old age does not mean having to live with arthritis, loss of memory etc. Take life with a positive out look.

2. Stay curios: Lean to use modern tools and gadgets such as computer, mobile phone etc.

3. Balanced diet: Take high fiber, fat free, less carbohydrate foods. Have more fresh vegetables and fruits.

4. Exercise (Physical): Take regular moderate exercise. If required consult a doctor. Brisk walking is the best form of exercise in old age.

5. Exercise (Mental): Remain active mentally. Play chess, cards, cross word puzzle, sudoku etc to sharpen the mind.

6. Enough sleep and relaxation: Take time to relax in between hectic activity. Switch off worry and tension and have sound sleep.

7. Spend time with children: Spend  some time with children in the family and neighborhood.  Mingling with children has a positive effect on the old and aged.

Summary

·         Stop worrying about death. It happens to every one. Worry won't help you live a  longer life.

·         Keep a balanced life between work and play

·         Make reading a regular habit.

·         Learn to lead a simple life.

·         Eat for health and for the enjoyment.

·         Think of  the  present moment.

·         Do not worry about   the future.

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