7 small lifestyle changes that can help you age healthily
Learn 7 simple lifestyle changes that can help you age healthily, support brain and heart health, and improve your overall well-being.
Getting older is a natural and normal part of life but active aging depends on the daily decisions you make.
There are a number of simple, effective habits you can incorporate into your lifestyle that will aid your body, mind and maintain your independence as you age.
Get moving
Try to manage at least 30 minutes of exercise 5 days a week. Walking, cycling, resistance training and yoga are activities that can benefit your muscles, balance and heart health.
Eat healthy
Focus on filling your body with fruits, vegetables, wholegrains, lean protein, and good fats. A healthy diet delivers vital vitamins and nutrients to sustain strong bones, muscles and your mind.
Get your sleep
The adult body needs to recharge for between 7-9 hours a night and when we sleep it helps repair itself, boosts our immunity, our memory and even our concentration.
Get social
Make sure you are frequently interacting with family, friends, neighbors and your community, to combat loneliness and maintain both cognitive and emotional fitness.
Keep your brain engaged
Challenge it in some way every day, whether through books, puzzles, learning new things or complex games. This can aid memory and overall brain health.
Avoid stress
Consistent, prolonged exposure to stress will affect mental and physical fitness. Deep breathing, meditation and time in nature will lower stress levels effectively.
Get check-ups regularly
Regular medical checkups are effective for early diagnosis of a range of conditions, to track your blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, vaccinations and other markers that indicate your current health status.
There is no requirement for drastic overhauls. Daily health promotion habits can significantly impact your level of fitness, independence and quality of life.
