Habits and attitudes that negatively affect the body after age 50

Doctors and leading experts share daily habits that negatively affect your health after age 50 that you should pay attention to.

50 years old or lazy to exercise

Strength training is essential after age 50 to support bone and muscle health. Expert David Stewart, founder of the health care website Ageist (USA), said that when muscles, tendons, and bones are strong, we will feel healthier and happier.

Go to bed at the same time every day and try to get as much sleep as possible.

Why should we reduce food intake?

Calorie needs change after 50, so make sure you eat the right amount. As you age, your body needs fewer calories each day because your metabolism naturally slows down, says Amanda Malone, MD, a physician based in the US. Since you don't need as many calories, how much you eat becomes very important. Your diet after 50 should include a variety of healthy, nutrient-dense foods.

Thinking that getting older and sleeping less is normal

Sleep is crucial to health and healthy aging after age 50, says Deborah Gordish, MD, an internist at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. As you age, your sleep time begins to decrease. You will naturally wake up earlier. Go to bed at the same time every day and try to get as much sleep as possible, according to health news site Best Life.

Avoid the doctor

Men often avoid seeing their doctors, but regular checkups and preventative screenings are essential. One way to take care of yourself is to get regular health care in your 50s, says Dr. Samadi. The goal is to develop and maintain a doctor-patient relationship, encourage a healthy lifestyle, screen for disease, evaluate medical problems, and stay up to date on vaccines.

Men often avoid seeing their doctors, but regular checkups and preventative screenings are necessary.

Still smoking and drinking like in my twenties

Quit smoking in any form, says Dr. Gordish. This may be your last chance to reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke. Your risk of stroke returns to normal after five years of quitting. Your risk of lung cancer drops to half that of a smoker after 10 years.

Still eat everything like when I was young

As you enter your 50s, the things you eat can start to affect your health. Your body’s organs are not designed to process processed foods high in sugar and fat. When your organs continually process these substances, serious and life-threatening consequences can occur.

Thinking that gaining weight is normal as you age

Don't let your weight creep up over the years. This is the hardest advice, says Dr. Gordish. It's harder to lose weight as you age because your metabolism slows. But aim to lose belly fat and central fat. This requires a combination of diet and exercise, according to Best Life.

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