Mid-Life Health. What does this mean and when do I reach it? How can I improve it and feel younger again? This blog talks about 4 things to improve your mid-life health which I’ve done myself and feel better for them.
So, if mid-life health is something you’re struggling with and you’re looking to make some changes, this blog post is here to help.
Health is taken for granted
Often we take our health for granted until we injure ourselves or perhaps a trip to the doctor gives us upsetting news. These things are never easy to deal with but I know from experience and working with others that small changes can add up to a big impact. It’s not always easy to do these things given the pressures of everyday life, but making a few of these changes will make a difference.
4 Things to improve your mid-life health
1. Sleep – 7 hours a night
Starting with one of the most important things. Getting a good night’s sleep, and taking steps to optimise this make a difference. The body heals itself at night so keep the bedroom at a suitable temperature, remove TV’s/screens and stop using social media an hour before bed.
2. Exercise – 30 minutes, 3 times a week
Moving in any form is good – stretching, walking, running. Anything is better than nothing and completing exercise which gets your heart rate up 3 times a week not only helps burn calories but is also for improving your mood.
3. Diet – Swap out some processed food for healthy, unprocessed alternatives
You can’t out-exercise a bad diet so keeping an eye on what and how much you eat is important. Things to do are:
- Swap white carbohydrates such as bread, pasta and rice for their brown, wholemeal alternatives
- Eat 5 portions of vegetables a day, one of which is a piece of fruit, eg an apple
- Drink 2 litres of water a day
- Limited alcohol for special occasions
- Try not to snack between meals and take steps to reduce your sugar intake
4. Smile, have fun and be grateful
Seeing the world through a glass half full perspective can boost your wellbeing and mental health. Seek to reduce worrying about the things that haven’t happened and are probably not likely too. Focus more on what you have and do things that put a smile on your face whenever you can.