The Secret to Staying Young
There are simple ways to feel healthier and look younger well into old age. The rules are easy to follow and we can all do it.It doesn’t cost any more money, so lets go for it and boogie all the way to Merlin’s castle.
We all want to look and feel young as long as possible and research is showing us how to do it. One of the main ways is to stay involved and keep learning. We can take college courses or something as simple as quilting classes or art. It doesn’t matter what it is as long as it expands our world. We can help others. There is always a need for volunteers at hospitals, schools, nursing homes, and soup kitchens. We can help where we see help is needed. Prepare food for a shut-in or baby sit for a harried mother. We should never have time to sit and be sorry for ourselves. There is too much work to be done.
Weight gain can cause heart disease and speeds up the aging process. Even a modest gain can increase the chance of death by 15%. Todays anti aging research is focusing on calorie restriction for health into an advanced age. An anti aging diet is rich in foods that are alive, rather than packaged or prepared foods. You know the foods I’m talking about. Here are examples. All berries and fruits, all green and colored vegetables, wholegrain, nuts. Just don’t add a lot of sugar, salt, or fat. If you are a flesh eater, eat fish.
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Studies show that extra pounds takes years off your life. Extra weight contributes to diabetes,
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Stay active. Take the grandkids out for a day at the park. They will give you plenty of exercise and will keep you young beyond your years. Go hiking with your one and only or your friends. It’s more fun than walking alone. Gardening is good exercise and an enjoyable activity. Besides you will have your home grown vegetables as a delicious bonus. Housework is good though most of us would like to skip that one. Go dancing or hit the malls or thrift stores. If you are not normally active, sit down and make a list of a different activity to do every day. Sitting and staring at the TV is the worst thing you can do for your health, and besides it will make you look old. You have to move to keep your groove
Above all, if you are a smoker stop right now. If you drink more than a drink a day cut back.
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Constant stress ages you fast. It increases the strain on blood vessels, lowers your immune system and increases your chance of getting diabetes. It can also create memory loss and brain atrophy in the long run. Learn to relax. Practice meditation and deep breathing. Try to do more things that you enjoy and avoid stressful situations when you can. Talk to your partner or a close friend about any thing that worries you and be sure to get enough sleep. Regular exercise will ensure a good nights sleep.
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Married people usually live a longer healthier life so if you aren’t married seek out close friends. Keep up to date and engaged in life. Read newspapers, work puzzles, Read all the books you wanted to read but didn’t have time. Stay connected and make new friends. You might run a foot race when you are 90.
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tom jack | Mar 13, 2009 | Reply
very cool
i like your article
Daisy Peasblossom | Mar 13, 2009 | Reply
Wonderful article. You give great advice, as always, Ruby. I’m working on the sleep and exercise part, myself. Ninety is a ways off, but I spend way too much of my time in front of a computer.
Christine Ramsay | Mar 13, 2009 | Reply
At my age I really need to take notice of this article. Excellent work.
Christine
CutestPrincess | Mar 13, 2009 | Reply
awesome advice… thanks for this…
Betty Carew | Mar 13, 2009 | Reply
Excellent advice Ruby you have to work at staying healty and you have given all the basics here.
s hayes | Mar 13, 2009 | Reply
Excellent article Ruby x
Try to have a good laugh at something every day – that helps your energy levels
mdegenhardt | Mar 13, 2009 | Reply
Such very sound advice presented in a wonderful written article. Very well done! Michael
Darla Cooke | Mar 13, 2009 | Reply
Great article with very good advice. Thanks for sharing.
V Frost | Mar 13, 2009 | Reply
You write articles very well, with well researched/knowledgable info. I loved the way you ended this. Great article!
lindalulu | Mar 13, 2009 | Reply
Excellent article Ruby.
Kate Smedley | Mar 13, 2009 | Reply
I always enjoy your articles Ruby and this one’s no different. Some excellent advice whatever your age, I do agree that exercise is a great stress reliever.
CHAN LEE PENG | Mar 13, 2009 | Reply
That’s true. Thanks for your advice.
Andrew Davies | Mar 13, 2009 | Reply
My mother-in-law just returned to college at 60 years old. She is so much happier and vibrant for the experience. I do not know if it is the exposure to youth, the expansion of her mind, or just new possibilties opening up for her or what. Thank you for the great article Ruby.
C A Johnson | Mar 13, 2009 | Reply
Great article, Ruby. I agree that we all have to do everything that we can to make sure that we can stay young for as long as we can.
Ori Sonata | Mar 13, 2009 | Reply
Nice health advice. Thanks a lot
Jo Oliver | Mar 13, 2009 | Reply
Another great article to keep us mentally and physically fit. I personally think that stress is the biggest “ager.” Thank you for sharing your tips, advice, and medical info with us.
jo
Rana Sinha | Mar 13, 2009 | Reply
Good and sensible advice. Thanks. Lovely pictures of great scenery. If you live near such scenery, I can’t imagine anyone not being active and enjoying nature.
Jeffrey B. Merrow | Mar 13, 2009 | Reply
i like it i like it it helps the reader and it is very informative the pictures are great that go along with it good job i have wrote a lot of pieces this week and saw you on the new published list you write very well god bless
Joe Dorish | Mar 13, 2009 | Reply
Great article and very wise! Love that first picture.
PR Mace | Mar 13, 2009 | Reply
Another great article, Ruby. Thanks for adding dancing and reading. They are two of my favorites.
Lex92 | Mar 13, 2009 | Reply
great ideas Ruby!
rutherfranc | Mar 13, 2009 | Reply
love all the pics you put up.. although I still have to live my life 3x over to reach 90, I am starting to watch my health.. thanks
Joni Keith | Mar 13, 2009 | Reply
Ruby, I’ll bet you’re as fit as a fiddle and your grandkids have to work to keep up with you. You always have the best health advice. Nice pictures as well.
Kathryn Newman | Mar 13, 2009 | Reply
Good and right! KN
denus | Mar 14, 2009 | Reply
good tips!
Anne Lyken Garner | Mar 14, 2009 | Reply
This is good advice. I agree with all your points.
Melody SJAL | Mar 14, 2009 | Reply
Very well-written and informative.
Dee Gold | Mar 14, 2009 | Reply
great article
K Kristie | Mar 14, 2009 | Reply
Excellent tips! I find it so inspiring.
Evelyn M Carter | Mar 14, 2009 | Reply
Nice write. Very interesting. True words as well. I will ‘practice what You write’. I Do intend to be here at 90 and looking much better than I do in the stressful times of these days. I will overcome and the happier I become the younger I will feel and look. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and tips. Long life to you. God Bless.
R J Evans | Mar 15, 2009 | Reply
Thanks for the read… some points here I will take up when I get older (ah, who am I trying to kid!?)
Lostash | Mar 15, 2009 | Reply
Good article. I’m 41, I certainly don’t look it in my opinion either. Keep out of the sun is my advice, for the sake of your skin!!! Great tips for everyone to follow.
Ruby Hawk | Mar 15, 2009 | Reply
Thank you all for your comments my friends. The name of the game is staying fit and healthy as long as we live.Most of us can achieve that goal if we do what we know we should do.
Joni, I am fit for my age and I try to stay that way. I want to run a foot race when I am 90.
Uma Shankari | Mar 21, 2009 | Reply
Common sense guide to healthy living and stop aging. Nice article with useful tips.
Joie Schmidt | Apr 12, 2009 | Reply
Very nice article – - everyday “you grow younger & wiser!”
Blessings.
Sincerely,
-Liane Schmidt.