Dear MEL Topic Readers,
What a geriatric doctor wishes you knew now for healthy aging
We can’t change our genetics or our past, but we can change our future
with things that we can change or control. As what makes us happy may be
different at each stage of life, we should try to find a sense of self and
purpose as we become older and more mature. In the meantime, the strength and
mass of our muscles decrease as we age, so we need to exercise regularly. We
also become physically weaker, so we should eat healthier food daily. Since older
people tend to become mentally dependent and socially isolated, connections and
interactions with others are essential to living happily. These are the things
recommended to live a healthy life when we get older. Indeed, we seem to need
to work harder and do more to cope with aging even after retirement!
Read the article and learn about what healthy aging means and requires.
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