Successful ageing

Successful Ageing

Dr. Rajbans SinghConsultant GeriatricianPantai Medical Centre

As we age we start worring about the effects of old age. The question uppermost in our minds is what we can do to delay the ageing process.10 Tips To Successful Ageing1. The Mind - Keeping the mind active is very important. Persons who have a goal and purpose in life and have a positive outlook live longer.2. Socialise - Persons who are sociable and are closer to family and friends live longer.3. Nutrition - Experience from Okinawa and the Mediterranean show that diets high in fruits, vegetables, fish, legumes, nuts and soy and low consumption of high glycaemic index foods is the best anti-ageing tool.4. Exercise - The best buy in public health. Aerobic exercise with strengthening and flexibility exercises, done regularly can delay the ravages of ageing. No matter what your age is now start an exercise programme immediately.5. Stress - Knowing how to handle stress is paramount to healthy ageing. The right attitude to stress is important. Sometimes taking up exercises like yoga and Qigong can help.6. Sleep - Good sleeping habits are important and when someone has sufficient rest, the hormones that promote anti-ageing are released at night.7. Stay slim - People who are overweight and obese have shorter life spans and are more disease prone than those who maintain their ideal body weight.8. Avoid toxins and pollutants - Stop smoking. Avoid alcohol.9. Manage free radicals - Free radical damage causes ageing. Check your free radicals and add a ACE supplement if needed.10. Take a personal responsibility to look after your health. The choice of good health lies in our hands.Live long, live well...