Fight the Effects of Aging
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September 04, 2007 |
In my reading I found an article by Tom Monte about how to fight the effects of aging on the body, so I thought I'd share the main points with you.
We had the first 6 yesterday, now here are the final 6 strategies for fighting the effects of aging.
7. Be flexible. Tight muscles limit your range of motion and increase your injury risk. A daily stretching routine that works each of your major muscle groups will help you stay supple.
8. Get enough sleep. While you rest, your body uses the nutrients you've consumed that day to repair the damage done by the day's activities. Not getting enough sleep keeps your immune system from doing its job and keeps your body in a state of disrepair.
9. Take care of your back. Keep muscles that support the spine strong and supple with cardiovascular and flexibility exercises. Use good body mechanics while lifting, standing or sitting for long periods of time.
10. Deal with stress. Stress is linked to many diseases and degenerative conditions associated with aging. Learn to look at problems as challenges and accept situations you can't change.
 11. Stay close to your friends and family. A circle of support helps you deal with problems better, feel healthier and live longer.
12. Be nice. There's a relationship between hostility, heart disease and other stress-related problems. Look for reasons to be pleasant and to forgive people who make you angry. You may live longer as a result, and you'll probably enjoy life more.
I hope this article has helped you get things into perspective with regard to living life in a way that ensures you live longer and happier.Labels: anti-aging |
posted by Maggie @ 10:13 am   |
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