
Studies show that older people have fewer rows and come up with better solutions to conflict. But try to choose a job you enjoy; even the return is poor. Avoid back-handed compliments (like, when you were young you were handsome/ beautiful!!). Keep in your mind that you are still beautiful — ‘Gracefully aged’ — it has an awesome attractiveness. Well, maintain your health first. Listen to your body. That is the most important part. Your joints may give more accurate forecasts before going to a doctor. And always remember overweight is the mother of all culprits.
Look at the following 5 points:
1. Drink plenty of liquids. It could be water, coconut water (not too much), soup, fruit / vegetable juice (home made) and low fat milk. Don’t wait until you feel thirsty as with age, you may lose some of your sense of thirst. You can drink a glass of water before walking or working.
2. Eating more fiber (whole grains, vegetables, beans, nuts, seeds and fruits) might prevent stomach or intestine problems — from constipation to cancer. It is better to start adding fiber slowly. Make sure at least half of your grains are whole grains. Leave skins on your fruit and vegetables if possible. Eat many different colors and types of vegetables and fruits.
3. The usual way people get sodium is by eating salt. The body needs sodium, but too much can make blood pressure go up in some people. Most fresh foods contain some sodium, especially those high in protein. If you are 50 or above, about 2/3 of a teaspoon of table salt (1,500 mg sodium) is all you need each day. That contains all the sodium in your food and drink, not just the salt you add. Ban table salt – make it a habit. Eat fewer salty snacks (like potato chips).
4. Eat only small amounts of solid fats and foods with added sugars. Limit saturated fat (found mostly in foods that come from animals) and trans fats. Fat in your diet comes from two places — the fat already in food and the fat added when you cook. Fat gives you energy — but it varies from one to one (whether you are fat or not). To lower the fat in your diet, choose fat free parts of meat, fish, or poultry (with the skin removed). Be careful about salad dressings with mayonnaise or something like that. Prefer healthy oil for cooking. Avoid fried items. Try to bake, steam or boil them. Buy sugar free breads.
5. Walk more, anywhere you like. No need to run. Aim for at least 150 minutes of physical activity each week. Ten-minute sessions several times a day on most days are fine. Go for shopping, to the park and get free hand-exercise. Get a nap. And take your medications. Drink water after pills as those are all ‘chemicals’. Keep in touch with helpless friends and people. Pray more. Exchange your views softly. Read more and worry less.

