It's no surprise that our bodies are constantly changing as we age. But getting older doesn't mean we can't have an amazing life filled with health, vitality and happiness.
As we mature, we need to focus on various factors that ensure we're being our best selves — both in mind and body. The key is to focus on what our physical and emotional selves need today. Below are practices to stay as healthy and vibrant as possible no matter what your age.
These years bring peak physical health and quick recovery from illness. They can also be filled with the “growing pains” of adulthood, such as completing college, paying off student loans and establishing a career.
Some of the best things you can do for your mind and body include:1
These are the years you reflect on what’s important in your life. The great news is you have the life lessons and confidence to achieve it!
You may find that you’ll need to focus on:3
This decade brings a triple whammy of gravity, hormones and a slower metabolism, but it can also be a joyous time watching children grow, enjoying the love of established friendships and relationships, and settling into life comfortably.
To keep you feeling fit and fine, you should:5
Remember all the lifestyle choices you made over the decades? They're starting to manifest themselves now in your physical and emotional health. Hopefully, you've made healthy choices! The silver lining is your 50s and beyond mark the time of new beginnings: perhaps seeing children off to college and into marriages, welcoming grandchildren, and having the financial resources to retire, travel and start new hobbies.
How to make the most out of your routine:
Always remember: No matter what your age, an exercise routine, emotional fulfillment and a nutritious diet are the building blocks for a long, balanced and happy life.
1http://www.precisionnutrition.com/how-to-eat-right-for-your-age#the_20s
2http://www.helpguide.org/articles/emotional-health/improving-emotional-health.htm
3http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/10_Tips_on_How_to_Stay_Emotionally_Healthy.html
4http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/04/25/emotional-health-tips.aspx
5http://www.precisionnutrition.com/how-to-eat-right-for-your-age#the_30s
6http://www.oprah.com/health/Exercise-for-Your-20s-30s-40s-50s-and-60s_1
7http://www.prevention.com/health/healthy-living/8-things-every-woman-in-her-40s-should-do/slide/5
8http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20407134,00.html#your-50s-think-fiber-0
9http://www.refinery29.com/life-goals#slide-1
10http://www.oprah.com/health/Exercise-for-Your-20s-30s-40s-50s-and-60s_1
11http://www.precisionnutrition.com/how-to-eat-right-for-your-age#the_50s
12https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/tentips/10-tips-to-stay-mentally-healthy
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