{"id":5881,"date":"2020-05-08T12:19:03","date_gmt":"2020-05-08T12:19:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/texas.assistinghands.com\/?p=5881"},"modified":"2022-10-07T15:25:46","modified_gmt":"2022-10-07T15:25:46","slug":"healthy-living-strategies-to-strengthen-the-immunity-of-houston-seniors-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/texas\/immune-system-boosters-for-houston-seniors-pt1\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy Living Strategies To Strengthen The Immunity Of Houston Seniors Pt1"},"content":{"rendered":"

Top 10 Immune System Boosters For Seniors In Houston<\/h2>\n

Although the body can defend itself from disease-causing vectors, hence prevent them from wreaking havoc to your health, it\u2019s efficiency declines as we get older. This is one of the reasons why older adults are at a higher risk of contracting an infection when compared to younger individuals. It is also for this reason why seniors are suffering from more severe complications from the coronavirus than the younger generation. Although age might have caused your immune response to weakening, there are a couple of things you can do to give it a boost.<\/p>\n

The first step to an improved immune system response is by leading an active lifestyle, eating healthy, and getting as much rest as possible. Outlined below are ten healthy-living strategies seniors can adopt to help strengthen their immune system.<\/p>\n

1. Wash Your Hands Thoroughly<\/h3>\n

Washing your hands regularly helps get rid (and prevent the spread) of any germs you might have picked on the way. In the wake of COVID-19<\/a>, experts recommend washing\/scrubbing your hands with soap for at least 20 seconds before rinsing with running water. Health experts also recommend hand-washing:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Before and after preparing food
\n\u2022 Before having a meal or eating anything
\n\u2022 After going to the toilet
\n\u2022 Before and after attending to a sick person
\n\u2022 Immediately after sneezing, coughing, and\/or blowing your nose<\/p>\n

2. Get Vaccinated<\/h3>\n

Getting a flu shot also reduces the risk of suffering complications that come with the infection. Studies show that getting vaccinated for flu reduces the chances of catching the same by up to 60%.<\/p>\n

3. Eat Healthily<\/h3>\n

A well-balanced meal<\/a> provides the body with most of the essential nutrients\/components required for good health and a stronger immune system. Your nutritional needs change as you get older, which is why you need to be mindful of what you eat. Poor nutrition not only causes the immune system to weaken but can also lead to other conditions including poor heart health, diabetes, weakened muscles, and bones, as well as cancer. A well-balanced meal should contain whole fruits, vegetables, whole grains, a variety of proteins, and low-fat dairy. Ensuring all your meals contain proteins, minerals, carbohydrates, and vitamins will help promote good health and even stronger immunity. Some of the foods to incorporate to your diet plan include:<\/p>\n