You know that life plan healthy what did you do for the year 2023? There is still time to put these habit change plans into practice for a happier and healthier life, which will later imply in your aging. Some studies have shown that among the diseases with the highest mortality among elderly Brazilians is stroke. The risk of these diseases can be reduced by adopting healthy habits throughout life.
Changing habits leads to healthier aging
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The life expectancy of Brazilians at birth, in 2021, was 77 years, according to data from the Table of Mortality, calculated by the IBGE. This number represents an increase of about 2 months when compared to the expectation for the year 2020.
The IBGE presented some other data that show that in 2021, people aged 60 or over were about 14.7% of the population residing in the country, which represents 31.23 million people.
And according to the Ministry of Health, by 2030, Brazil will have a population composed mostly of elderly people. So we will need to invest and think more about healthy aging. Considering this scenario, we should be more concerned about healthier habits. Improved lifestyles are essential for people to live longer and live better.
6 habits to age healthier
- Practice physical activity;
- Cultivate moments of contact with nature;
- Maintain a healthy and balanced diet with high daily water consumption (about 2L)
- Sleep at least 7.5 hours a night;
- Allow to enjoy moments of rest and leisure;
- Take care of mental health.
The practice of some physical activities can help to have a healthier aging, such as: swimming, gardening, hiking, cycling, bodybuilding and yoga.
Other factors that may imply aging is the lack of protein and vitamin D, which is often lacking in the body of people over 60 years old. The right thing is to go to the nutritionist and talk to him, so that he can adjust your diet and include essential nutrients.
Food is very important for good aging, so it's good to make the most of this phase of life with good quality meals in terms of flavor and nutrients.
A good night's sleep is also essential for good aging. Sleeping the right amount of hours contributes to both mental and physical health. Even because your body needs to rest for at least 7 hours a night. And if you are looking for healthy aging, this point is fundamental.
