Health becomes a major issue as we grow older. Of course, we all want to be physically fit,
and that’s a part of being healthy, but losing a few pounds takes a back seat
to the more important issue of healthy vital organs. Keeping the heart healthy, kidneys
functioning, lungs clear, intestines working well, and swollen ankles at bay
become paramount to our well-being.
Maintain a healthy attitude with positive thinking and positive
action. Although we may have various
maladies associated with growing older, that’s no reason to succumb to the
notion that we are over-the-hill. Get up
and get out! You will probably notice
that many symptoms disappear when you become engaged in meaningful activities.
Don’t wait for your doctor to tell you to exercise
and eat healthily. Tune in to your
body. Some things are just common
sense. For example, if certain foods
cause you discomfort, stop eating them instead of gorging on them and then
taking a pill to offset the damage you’ve done.
The increase in obesity in this country is evidence of the old adage, “We
dig our graves with our forks.” Of
course, there are medical conditions that no amount of exercise or healthy
eating will cure, but many of our concerns can be abated with eating as
healthily as we can. That’s not always
easy, but it’s always worth it.
Another good idea is to drink more water than soft
drinks. The controversy over the risks
of drinking soft drinks is not over; however, a recent New York Times* article
cited an analysis of research results, while not definitive, show a correlation
between daily consumption of soft drinks and an increased risk of stroke and
heart attack. Why risk it? Cut back on soft drinks.
*http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/28/health/research/diet-soft-drinks-linked-to-risk-of-heart-disease.html?_r=1
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