Saturday, May 10, 2014

Start Planning Early For Healthy Aging

By James Spann


Retirement becomes much more comfortable if you start your plan of action early enough. This applies to your financial as well as physical well being, both of which are important if you want to enjoy the the many benefits of healthy aging. Poor health in later years is often the result of bad habits throughout your life, and reversing the problems can take almost as long es it took for them to build up.

Probably one of the biggest factors which cause problems in later life is your dietary habits. Foods which contain wheat are a problem for many people, while others play a role in diseases such as arthritis. It would be worthwhile to test for sensitivities to certain vegetables and avoid them, while trans fats are also a major problem.

Developing the right mental attitude and retaining a positive outlook is another major factor in retaining perfect health. Fortunately, this is entirely under your control, as no one can force you to choose a negative attitude. If you simply prefer to see events in a positive light you will be able to stay mentally and physically fit.

Exercise is also important in maintaining an excellent state of fitness and health. Be warned: it is easy to overdo exercise, in which case it might cause joint or other problems later. By sticking to short periods of peak exercise followed by periods of rest you will be working within the designed limits of your body.

Medical advances have provide extended expected lifespans for most people. However, this is no benefit to people who are ill and unable to enjoy those additional years. Your retirement is when you have the time and are free of responsibilities, so you can simply enjoy your life and travel or do anything else you always wanted to do.

In addition to eating the right foods, you should consider taking certain supplements which are known to help improve longevity. Nutrients such as astaxanthin and resveratrol have performed well in trials. Omega oils are essential for your brain and nerves as well as many parts of your body, and other supplements may also be beneficial.

Maintaining your health and staying mentally alert allow you to make the most of all the time allotted to you. Without a good quality of life, you will just be binding your time until you are relieved of all your pain and discomfort. The right approach will make it possible to appreciate the joy of living, right to the very end.




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