how to stay healthy and stay in shape
Generally speaking, in the minds of the population, ageing well means knowing how to maintain good health and physical fitness as the years go by. But is physical fitness alone enough to age well? We will see that to experience ageing in a positive way, it is important to maintain both body and mind in good health. To do this, there are keys such as staying active and autonomous for as long as possible and taking general measures concerning your lifestyle (having a healthy diet, both physical and mental).
Have a healthy and balanced diet
The body needs food to function well, therefore it is advisable to vary the food in reasonable quantities (eat fruits, vegetables, sugars, fats, legumes, dairy products, meat, eggs, fish, etc.). Water is also very important for the proper functioning of the body. Other drinks, such as coffee, tea, fruit juices, can also be drunk in moderation. Also, certain foods are known to be beneficial for intelligence, memory and concentration (fish, all fruits and vegetables, or certain dietary supplements such as wheat, oats, rye, sesame, etc.). On the other hand, it is best to avoid excessive consumption of saturated fats (deli meats, whole milk products, cheese, butter) and red meats.
Food is a vital function that provides the nutritional elements necessary for good physical, psychological and emotional health.
Food is also a social, family and cultural practice that allows people to take their place in their family and social environment (family meals, outings to restaurants, traditions and religious holidays).
Finally, nutrition plays a preventive role in the appearance or development of certain diseases such as obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure or cardiovascular disease, when it is too rich, too fatty or too sweet. It is important to try to maintain a stable weight, which demonstrates a balanced diet. The 3 meals a day (morning, noon and evening), allow the person to maintain a healthy eating rhythm and balance over the long term, which is necessary for a healthy and harmonious state of mind.
Diet needs to be adapted individually because calorie requirements vary from person to person, depending on age, weight, gender (female or male), energy expenditure and physical activity performed.
Practising a physical activity to feel good about your body
At any age, it is important to engage in daily physical activity because it provides lasting positive health effects, improves the quality of life, fatigue resistance, contributes to quality sleep and provides better physical fitness.
According to Inserm, "regular practice of sports improves emotional well-being, physical well-being, quality of life (subjective well-being) and self-perception". Studies conducted on the benefits of physical activity show that the risk of premature death is lower for those who are physically active than for those who are not.
For adults and seniors, practising a sport with gentle methods (gymnastics, yoga, walking) is appropriate to keep muscles and joints in good condition.
Feeling good in your head
A good head also helps to feel fitter. Here are a few tips for a healthy lifestyle, which for some people may help reduce the risk of health problems and live a more harmonious life:
Have a good philosophy of life:
- Make yourself useful to society and to others
- To question oneself to always evolve.
- Take advantage of the good times in life
- Maintain a varied intellectual life (watching the news, reading the newspaper, playing, travelling, staying curious and active)
- Stimulate the mind (playing memory games, concentration games (sudoku, scrabble, arrow words, crosswords))
- Cultivate your social life: meet new people, go out (to the cinema, to restaurants), join an association, etc.
Ageing positively by maintaining one's health daily
Maintain your health daily:
- Do not smoke
- Moderate alcohol consumption
- Pay attention to your diet (eat fruits and vegetables, limit fat, eat organic)
- See your doctor regularly
- Getting enough sleep
- Pay attention to stress
- Remain optimistic
Destabilizing psychological factors
Throughout life, there are risks of destabilizing factors such as illness, psychological shock, aggression, loss of a loved one, which can lead to a situation of rupture when the subject's capacity to adapt is exceeded.
The older the person is, the more fragile his psychological balance is and an unexpected situation or even a minor event can be enough to upset him.
Throughout his or her life, when a situation becomes too heavy to bear, the person can go and consult his or her attending physician, a psychiatrist or a psychologist, who will help him or she overcome psychological suffering and go through what he or she experiences as difficult. Working on oneself will allow the person to better advance in his or her adult life and to better understand ageing.
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