Written by MindMate Staff Ageing is inevitable: Unfortunately, even in our 21st century, technologically advanced world, science has yet to evolve to the point where the passage of time can be paused, or even slowed.
For many of us of midlife age, this reality is one we are reluctant to confront. The prospect of old-age and all its complexities often fills us with dread as the slightest realisation that we’re not as young and agile as we once were conjures up images of hunched bodies slouched in chairs, incoherent, helpless, and worst of all fully reliant on others for even the most basic of functions. It doesn’t have to be this way. Really, it doesn’t. Ageing might be inevitable, beyond our control, but ageing well is not! If we make the right choices now, research shows we can significantly and drastically improve the quality of life we’ll have in the years to come.
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Written by MindMate Staff Regardless of your starting point, getting in shape, or trying to adopt a healthy lifestyle is not easy. Diets are hard to stick to, joining a gym is expensive, and workout programs are time-consuming. The good news is that there are simple changes all of us can make to our daily lives that are not nearly so drastic or disruptive, and can help us take the first gradual steps to a healthier way of living. The MindMate app gives you a good starting point where to begin, what do to and gives you a customised plan to get fitter. If you just want to have some generic pointers, read seven easy ways to be more active in your daily life:
Written by MindMate Staff It doesn’t matter if you’re trying to become more efficient at work, trying to digest more efficient what you just learned or just try to maintain an active lifestyle - keeping your brain in shape is one of the most important things in your life!
Read here about 6 steps how you can improve your memory, physically develop your brain and make yourself smarter. Written by MindMate Staff Physical activity and exercise fall into 4 basic categories: Endurance | Strength | Balance | Flexibility Most people focus only on one of these types and think they’re doing enough. Mixing up all four types will prevent boredom and will give you the most benefits.
Read here about each type. Written by MindMate Staff Exercise and physical activity are good for everyone, regardless of physical ability, sex or age! You not only feel better, but may also add years to your life! The health benefits of regular exercise and physical activity are hard to ignore - read here about 6 points why you should start exercising today:
Written by MindMate Staff Studies have shown that Yoga has many physical benefits. It can helps you lose weight, get more flexible, build muscles and tone your body. But, did you know that it might also improve your mental health and cognitive abilities? A recent study published in The Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease suggests that it doesn not only strengthen your muscles, but also your thinking skills! Even better, it might even help to ward off age-related mental decline.
Written by MindMate Staff As long as it is done safely, even people in their 70s and 80 can benefit from a "workout" routine.
The biggest issue for everyone usually is to start with a fitness program that combines strength, cardio, balance and flexibility at all once. You don’t need to have a complete workout plan to start with a healthier lifestyle. For many of us, health and well-being are secondary priorities. Reasons for this might be kids, grandkids, spouses or our job. But, being active and fit is important! Research has shown that people that lead a more active life usually live longer, and are more healthy. |
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