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 starts to slow down, says Amanda Malone, MD, a physician based in the US. Since you don't need as many calories, the amount 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 50, says Deborah Gordish, MD, an internist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. As you age, your sleep time begins to decrease. You’ll naturally wake up earlier. Go to bed at the same time every day and try to get as much sleep as possible, according to the health news site Best Life.
Avoid the doctor
Men often avoid seeing their doctors, but regular checkups and preventive screenings are essential. One way to take care of yourself is to have 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 preventive 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 used to 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 piece of advice, says Dr. Gordish. It's harder to lose weight as you age, because your metabolism slows down. 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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