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Fitness at any age
In today's busy world, it's getting harder and harder to pay attention to what you eat and to take time to exercise. And it shows. Since the mid-70's, the incidence of overweight and obesity has skyrocketed among children and adults, according to data from two national and Nutrition Examination Surveys. Among adults who are 20 to 74 years old, the prevalence of obesity almost doubled from 15 percent in the 1976 to1980 survey to 32.9 percent in the 2003 to 2004 survey.
The health repercussions are grim: hypertension, diabetes, coronary heart disease, stroke, and some cancers. So, with that in mind, we'd like to offer you some help in how to keep fit for seniors.
Tips for 80s and beyond:
- Continue to get a yearly physical exam.
- Stay active. Make a motivational list and display it in a conspicuous spot. Post on your bathroom mirror a list of all of the benefits, including gaining energy, looking better, sleeping Better, etc. Keep a diary to weed out inactivity.
- Socialize. Instead of meeting friend over a meal, suggest a walk, or offer to take your grandchild to the park instead of going for ice cream.
- Drink plenty of water.
- Pay close attention to temperatures outside.
- Wear proper clothing to avoid sun damage in the summer and proper clothing for the winter months.
- Follow a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet.
Lets try this to keep healthy and stay fit.
If you at any time feel ill, please call a doctor and get professional advise.
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