Coping
with the challenges that present in midlife takes time and energy, but it is a
necessary part of finding greater satisfaction in life. Below are some
tips for leading a healthy lifestyle in middle age.
with the challenges that present in midlife takes time and energy, but it is a
necessary part of finding greater satisfaction in life. Below are some
tips for leading a healthy lifestyle in middle age.
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Explore, accept and share your feelings; allow
yourself to reflect on your life regularly; devote extra time to your partner
and rekindle your relationship; set new goals and develop new hobbies; travel;
volunteer; devote special time to your children; take care of your mental
health (and join a group or seek out a therapist if necessary).
Explore, accept and share your feelings; allow
yourself to reflect on your life regularly; devote extra time to your partner
and rekindle your relationship; set new goals and develop new hobbies; travel;
volunteer; devote special time to your children; take care of your mental
health (and join a group or seek out a therapist if necessary).
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Exercise can help people take charge of their
health and maintain the level of fitness necessary for an active, independent
lifestyle. Many people think that physical decline is an inevitable consequence
of aging and that we are bound to slow down and do less. With proper care, this
is not necessarily true. Much of the physical frailty attributed to aging is
actually the result of inactivity, disease or poor nutrition. Many difficulties
can be eased or even reversed by improving lifestyle behaviors. One of the
major benefits of regular physical activity is protection against coronary heart
disease. Physical activity also provides some protection against other chronic
diseases such as adult-onset diabetes, arthritis, hypertension, certain
cancers, osteoporosis, and depression. Research has also proven that exercise
can reduce tension and stress. Overall, exercise is one of the best things you
can do for your health. You can maintain an active sex life, keep fit and
enjoy yourself as you mature.
Exercise can help people take charge of their
health and maintain the level of fitness necessary for an active, independent
lifestyle. Many people think that physical decline is an inevitable consequence
of aging and that we are bound to slow down and do less. With proper care, this
is not necessarily true. Much of the physical frailty attributed to aging is
actually the result of inactivity, disease or poor nutrition. Many difficulties
can be eased or even reversed by improving lifestyle behaviors. One of the
major benefits of regular physical activity is protection against coronary heart
disease. Physical activity also provides some protection against other chronic
diseases such as adult-onset diabetes, arthritis, hypertension, certain
cancers, osteoporosis, and depression. Research has also proven that exercise
can reduce tension and stress. Overall, exercise is one of the best things you
can do for your health. You can maintain an active sex life, keep fit and
enjoy yourself as you mature.
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No matter your age, a balanced, nutritious diet is
essential to good health. Older adults in particular need to eat a
balanced diet using all the food groups. Eating a variety of foods helps ensure
adequate levels of vitamins and minerals.
No matter your age, a balanced, nutritious diet is
essential to good health. Older adults in particular need to eat a
balanced diet using all the food groups. Eating a variety of foods helps ensure
adequate levels of vitamins and minerals.
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Some adults tend to put on weight as they age. This
is generally due to changes in hormones, overeating, and inactivity. The best
way to lose body fat is to eat fewer calories, especially from saturated fats,
and to participate in aerobic exercises.
Some adults tend to put on weight as they age. This
is generally due to changes in hormones, overeating, and inactivity. The best
way to lose body fat is to eat fewer calories, especially from saturated fats,
and to participate in aerobic exercises.
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Balance and agility are important capabilities
often taken for granted. Regular exercise can help to maintain or restore them.
A well-maintained sense of balance can help make up for the dizziness sometimes
caused by vision changes. In addition, well-toned muscles can help to
avoid the weakness and unsteadiness which can contribute to falls. Thus,
it is important to maintain or restore physical agility through exercise, which
can help avoid the risk of injury from falls and accidents.
Balance and agility are important capabilities
often taken for granted. Regular exercise can help to maintain or restore them.
A well-maintained sense of balance can help make up for the dizziness sometimes
caused by vision changes. In addition, well-toned muscles can help to
avoid the weakness and unsteadiness which can contribute to falls. Thus,
it is important to maintain or restore physical agility through exercise, which
can help avoid the risk of injury from falls and accidents.
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Sleep and rest are great rejuvenators. With age,
sleep patterns may change. Be sure to include breaks in your daily exercise
program, especially if you sleep fewer than eight hours each night. Exercise
can help relieve problems with insomnia as well. Mild exercise for a few hours
during the day can help you get a restful night’s sleep.
Sleep and rest are great rejuvenators. With age,
sleep patterns may change. Be sure to include breaks in your daily exercise
program, especially if you sleep fewer than eight hours each night. Exercise
can help relieve problems with insomnia as well. Mild exercise for a few hours
during the day can help you get a restful night’s sleep.
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Allow your midlife to be a time of creative change.
Although it may be painful at first, it can be your greatest opportunity for
having the life you want or gaining a sense of peace.
Allow your midlife to be a time of creative change.
Although it may be painful at first, it can be your greatest opportunity for
having the life you want or gaining a sense of peace.
