The most appealing secrets for staying young tend to lie in exercising, active social life, adopting a positive attitude, monitored diets, being helpful and maybe even involvement in theological practices. In other words, the more active you are the more likely are you to live happily and healthy.
We, mortals can live happier, healthier and longer with a light twist of sport and dancing. People in their 50s or above who actively engage in sporting activities are more alert and mentally agile. Thus, sport plays a fundamental role in sustaining good healthy at an advanced age.
In a survey of 100 U.S. Family physicians, conducted by msnbc.com sought to identify what doctors suggested to be the secret for being healthy. Most doctors suggested, exercise to be the prime factor for healthy aging. There was a total of 39 percent of the doctors who tipped exercise. Moreover, scientific data proves that more frequent aerobic “exercises” have many health benefits. It helps to fight diabetes, alleviate stress lower blood pressure and improve mental agility.
Twenty-six percent of the physicians tipped “Not Smoking” as a fundamental key for healthy aging. A total of 21 percent allocated healthy diet as the secret for longevity. However, only 9 percent of the medical practitioners said that “Staying Social” would facilitate aging. There has been “research published” suggesting that late retirement can actually prevent degenerative brain problems such as Alzheimer’s disease. Thus, social life is, indeed, a critical determinant for a healthy lifestyle.
Another, factor maybe not often mentioned but certainly true is the benefit of being optimistic. There have been various “studies suggesting” that being optimistic can help one to live longer and more importantly with less risk of chronic diseases.
There are those who consider that vitamins, herbal teas and check-ups are futile in the quest to defy aging. The best mean is to continue your life has it is and stop considering to the advent of aging. Thus, living every day as well as possible and ignoring that you are getting older can also be a convenient trick to be happy and healthier.
There are people with attitudes that are contagious. Individual suffering from depression can likely drag you down. It is important to socialise with young and dynamic people who are happy and enjoy life. Some other generic secrets are to stay away from the sun, and to consume natural food that has not been excessively processed. Processed food should be consumed in very low quantities or as a special one-month occasion.
A comprehensive list to summarise some of the secrets to stay young, happy and healthy are:
1. Proper Diet
2. Exercise – Walking, regular aerobic exercise, weight training and/or dancing
3. Social interaction – preferably with young and enthusiastic people
4. Be active – and have fun – positive attitude.
5. Willingness to learn and engage in new practices; like travelling abroad or joining social communities
Beware of Depressive Individuals
One of the common secrets for happiness is to avoid negative people. These people can bring degenerative precursors of aging. They are also likely to hinder one to implement the known secret for staying young, healthy and happy. They will ruin social interaction, prevent positive attitude and will act as a barrier for willingness to engage in new practices.
Source: Msnbc
Wed, Jun 16, 2010
Anti Aging, Health And Aging, Lifestyle, Longevity