Do you make New Year’s resolutions? If you’re looking to make 2023 one of your healthiest and happiest years yet, consider focusing on doable goals to boost your health and quality of life. It turns out that even small daily adjustments can have a surprisingly big impact on your health!
Here are eight ways you can help yourself feel good and age well:
1. Eat more nutrient-dense foods.
You need fewer calories with aging, but just as many nutrients. Eat more nutrient-rich fruits and vegetables, whole grains, seafood, lean meats and poultry, beans, nuts, and seeds.
2. Do a variety of physical activities.
Older adults can benefit from doing four types of activity regularly. These include aerobic exercise, such as walking or swimming, for endurance; and activities to strengthen muscles, improve balance and increase flexibility.
3. Think positively.
Studies show that a positive attitude has been linked to faster and better recovery from injury or disability and a lower risk of chronic disease and memory loss.
4. Stimulate your mind.
Challenging your brain to learn something new through classes, books, or new clubs, helps keep your brain healthy.
5. Help other people.
Research reveals volunteering improves health by reducing stress and depression risk, and keeping you physically, mentally, and socially active.
7. Engage in the arts.
Participating in the arts through music, painting, writing, dance or theatre can stimulate people in unique ways that bring cognitive and mood benefits.
8. Share a good laugh.
Humor, or a smile, can make you feel good even in difficult times. Laughter also strengthens your immune system, lifts mood, eases pain, and lowers stress.
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