Being married, staying physically active and maintaining a healthy weight were all predictors of staying well. Those who had never smoked, had higher incomes, and who did not have sleep troubles, heart disease or arthritis were also more likely to remain in excellent health.
Five main pillars of the Ageing Well series are nutrition, hydration, physical, social and cognitive stimulation.
Successful aging is the process of growing older while maintaining physical health, cognitive abilities, and strong social relationships.
The First Golden Rule of Ageing Is to Take Control.
As you grow older, it becomes crucial to maintain a healthy body weight as it can inadvertently affect the functioning of the rest of the body.
We call them "The Four Pillars of Successful Aging." They are; 1) Brain Fitness, 2) Physical Fitness, 3) Nutrition/Dining Experience and 4) Social/Spiritual Engagement. When you build these Four Pillars into your everyday life, you will be helping to build a strong foundation for health and longevity.
Get moving: Exercise and physical activity
Whether you love it or hate it, physical activity is a cornerstone of healthy aging. Scientific evidence suggests that people who exercise regularly not only live longer, but also may live better — meaning they enjoy more years of life without pain or disability.
Most of us grew up with the Golden Rule (Do unto others as you would have them do unto you). The “Platinum Rule” is a common business buzzword. The Platinum Rule states that instead of treating people the way you want to be treated, you should invest time in discovering how they want to be treated.
1. Common Observations and Tradition. “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” This seems the most familiar version of the golden rule, highlighting its helpful and proactive gold standard.
Golden Rule 5 : Build Big to Small
By 'calmer', we mean more controled, less extreme curvature. Achieving continuity to a 'calm' surface is more likely to work. The smaller surfaces tend to have much more curvature in all directions, and this can make achieving continuity more difficult.
Rowe and Kahn stated that successful aging involved three main factors: (1) being free of disability or disease, (2) having high cognitive and physical abilities, and (3) interacting with others in meaningful ways.
There are seven elements: physical, vocational, emotional, social, environmental, intellectual, and spiritual. The good news is that everyday activities you already take part in contribute to the success of your active aging!
Setting and working towards accomplishing goals is an important part of achieving success with your whole-person wellness. Each semester we encourage you to define new or update existing goals for each of the six dimensions of wellness – emotional, intellectual, physical, social, spiritual and vocational.
“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.” – Matthew 7:12. This short statement “sums up the Law and the Prophets?” No wonder we call it The Golden Rule. Let's look at the history of this verse, along with how to interpret it.
In the "diamond rule", you treat others as they wish YOU to treat them. The "you" in this case is the individual "you". Who you are and what you bring to the conversation. In contrast, the platinum rule would have us all treat the person we're interacting with the same way that everyone else does.
She acted according to what I call the Titanium Rule. We're all familiar with the Golden Rule: Treat others the way you'd be treated. Some folks elevate that to the Platinum Rule: Treat others the way they would prefer to be treated. The Titanium Rule challenges us to treat others the way they need to be treated.
A companion to the Golden Rule ("Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."), Sisney's Bronze Rule states: "If they are not bothering you, don't bother them.
New study says decline begins in our 50s
By the time you reach your 50s, your strength, balance and endurance are already beginning to wane — much earlier than previously thought, according to a new study.
As for what determines a person's rate of biological aging, Milman said genes play a role. There are certain "longevity genes" that can help shield people from environmental stressors, to a degree.
Tips for living longer and better
Walking at least 30 minutes a day, three times a week, can help you stay physically fit and mentally sharp, strengthen your bones, lift your spirits—and lower your risk of falls. Aim for about 7,500 steps per day for the most benefits.
The biggest changes typically occur when people are in their 40s and 50s, but they can begin as early as the mid-30s and continue into old age. Even when your muscles are in top working order, they contribute to facial aging with repetitive motions that etch lines in your skin.