Ten Tips to Increase Longevity and Vitality
As we age, health and fitness become more important. Ageing is a natural part of life, but it isn’t the same as a decline in the quality of life; it can be the catalyst to change. Healthy habits now can help you age well, but there are no secrets and no quick fixes either. Daily health choices today are a savings account for your health. Over the next few weeks, I will highlight the 10 essential tools that help you age better to enhance your well-being and health. Let’s say goodbye to stereotypes of aging, and define what it means to grow older in a positive manner. This is an overview of the strategies to stay fit and strong for life, with more to come.
All of these tips have a common theme because the foundations of health have never changed. The evidence remains clear, and regardless of the constant barrage of the “secrets” or the “hacks” promoted as wellness, they are easy to follow. The real trick is to ignore the marketing and stick to the basics.
Understanding Healthy Ageing
Healthy ageing is more than just staying fit. It includes maintaining physical health, mental clarity, emotional stability, and a sense of purpose. We naturally change as we age, but how we approach these changes can significantly impact our well-being. By practicing simple habits and making intentional choices, we can enhance our quality of life and continue to thrive as we grow older.
One of the fundamental aspects of healthy ageing is understanding that your daily habits make the difference. Eating well and exercising are critical, but so is a sense of purpose and connection. Adopting healthy habits early can help prevent or delay the onset of diseases and conditions that affect our longevity.
So what makes a difference?
According to Dr. Eric Topol, cardiologist and author of Super Agers, which I am currently reading or more accurately, listening to, the things that matter are pretty simple, including strength training, sleep and getting out in nature. Dr. Topol also warns against believing in everything you see and hear on the internet. He says,
If they (influencers) are hawking a supplement. I would kick them off the list of being credible.
Over the next few weeks, I will post on the following topics to improve our healthspan, but first, what should you focus on to stay fit and healthy longer?
Tips for healthy ageing:
- Plant predominant nutrition
- Exercise, especially strength training, as we age.
- Sleep
- Social Connections
- Mental Health
- Lifelong Learning
- Preventative measures and check-ups
Avoid or at least reduce:
- Tracking everything
- Social Media, i.e. influencers.
- Supplements
Health Habits for Healthy Ageing
The basics matter. I know that the “secrets they don’t want you to know” has selling power, but experts agree that eating unprocessed foods, mostly plants, makes the biggest difference. Here are five ways that you could start today.
Healthy ageing involves making intentional choices to support physical, mental, and emotional well-being. By focusing on nutrition, remaining physically active, maintaining cognitive health, and prioritizing preventive healthcare, you can improve your health span. The key is to start now and ignore the influencers.
Change your mind, change your health,
Shayla
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