As women get older, staying healthy should become more of a priority. After all, when you’re in good health, you can preserve the quality of your life, not to mention maintain your independence.
When your body and mind are healthy you can live a full and enriching life full of plenty of experiences. If you’re a woman, here are some of the best tips for staying healthy not only physically but also mentally.
Stay Active
The simple act of moving your body regularly can make a world of difference in how healthy you are. Exercise keeps your body strong and maintains your muscle mass. Not to mention, you can avoid obesity related diseases and improve your cardiovascular health.
Ideally, women over 70 should engage in low impact exercises which carry very little risk for sustaining an injury. Something like walking, swimming or even dancing can be a fantastic way to stay in shape, while also enjoying a fun activity.
Maintain a Balanced Diet
While no one is saying you can’t enjoy indulging once in a while, a balanced diet is key if you hope to maintain good health. The older that you get, the more that those extra calories can start to creep up on you, so eating nutritious choices is more important than ever.
Not only does eating a balanced diet help you on an aesthetic level, but you will find a significant difference in your energy levels. Eating a lot of sugar and fat without balancing your meals with protein can cause significant energy dips. As such you can find yourself moody, tired and even depressed. Remember, you are what you eat—so choose wisely!
Train Your Brain
Your memory is one of the most precious things you have. Unfortunately, as you get older the more you can struggle to maintain it. This is why women over the age of 70 must make an effort to train their brains as much as possible. Engage in brain strengthening activities like Sudoku, reading, or puzzles. Your brain is like a muscle, so the more you can train it, the more you’ll find you preserve its health.
Sleep
Sleeping enough every night does so much more than make you feel refreshed the next day. Sleep regulates your mood, and can even boost your immune system. Yet, for many women, getting enough sleep is often a struggle.
Whether it’s because they can’t seem to fall asleep, or they can’t seem to stay asleep, many women find themselves groggy and spaced out every morning. Yet this can have tremendously negative repercussions on your health. It’s important that you establish a healthy sleep routine every day, and prioritize getting at least 7 hours of sleep a night.