9 Scientific Secrets to Healthy Aging In Houston
Part 1
The second phase of your life brings with it the most rewarding years of your life. You may find yourself being more confident compared to when you were younger. Of course, you grow more gray hair, and your face gets more lines. However, you can age gracefully with your mind and body being as healthy as possible.
Here are some science-based facts that can support just that.
1. Eat Whole Foods
It’s a matter of what you eat rather than a formal diet. You can stock up on low-fat dairy, nuts, whole grains, fruits, and veggies. Try eating less fatty meats, packaged foods, salt, sugar, and butter.
Research indicates that this diet can help you live longer and protect you against contracting Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, cancer, and heart disease. Scientists believe that it operates by physically altering sections of your chromosomes associated with age-related diseases.
2. Walk
Set a goal to walk for 30 minutes daily. If that is asking too much, you can break down the routine into shorter strolls. Occasional exercise –particularly if you do it vigorously enough to achieve a breathless feel — provides significant health benefits. It assists in keeping brain cells healthy because more oxygen and blood is delivered to the brain. In fact, according to studies, aerobic exercise may improve or delay Alzheimer’s disease symptoms.
It also assists in:
- Boosting your mood
- Controlling weight
- Keeping muscles and bones strong
- Give you better sleep
- Making you less susceptible to type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure
3. Stay Connected
Loneliness is detrimental to your overall health. If you’re lonely — maybe because you live by yourself or with somebody, have friends or none — you’ll likely get depression or dementia. Seniors who feel isolated and left out have more difficulty performing everyday tasks such as climbing stairs and bathing. They also tend to succumb earlier compared to folks who are less lonely. Studies show that lonely persons have increased stress hormone levels that may result in swelling or inflammation associated with diabetes and arthritis. Another research linked more antibodies to herpes viruses found in lonely people, which is an indicator of stress in their immune network. So make friends, engage in volunteer work, or just assist somebody in need. Stay connected.
4. Add Fiber
This is an excellent way of eating yourself to improved health with every snack and meal. Change white bread for whole grain. Consider adding apple slices atop your salad or adding kidney beans to soups Fibber will satiate the body for longer. It reduces your cholesterol levels and minimizes your chances of contracting colon cancer, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease.
It also assists in avoiding constipation, which is a common occurrence in seniors. After 50 years old, males should aim to ingest 30 grams of fiber per day while females get 21 grams.
Call us or contact Assisting Hands Houston today with any questions you might have! Click here for the second issue of this article. Visit our blog for more exciting articles about senior care in Houston.
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