As we get older and wish to remain six-foot tall - as opposed to six-feet under - it is necessary to keep the body and mind functioning.
How many times have you heard about ‘Mr. A’ down the street who retired last month and dropped dead yesterday or ‘Mr. and Mrs. B’ who passed away within months of each other??
The common element here is keeping your mind active and having an interest or hobby. (There may be other forces at work here, but I’m generalising). The 65-year old who is glued to Jeremy Kyle and Richard & Judy (making the odd phone-call to Quiz Call), who then goes down his local for a few pints at night is more likely to depart this mortal soil quicker than someone who takes an interest in local (maybe voluntary) organisations, visits the local swimming baths (not only to use their shower facilities) and picks up a copy of The Sun (for the crossword and not Page 3!!). Then he has earned the right to at least a pint in his local hostelry!!
When the holiday season approaches, the daily newspapers will tell you that “you will lose some brain cells if you sit on a beach for two weeks doing nothing except sunbathing. So keep your mind active and do a crossword everyday”. It is also a firm belief that stimulating your mind will keep diseases such as Alzheimer’s at bay. For more information have a look at Alzheimers.org.
Healthy Eating is also one of the most important things to help you to live longer. The Food Standard Agency offers advice and recipes to get you started.
How many times have you heard about ‘Mr. A’ down the street who retired last month and dropped dead yesterday or ‘Mr. and Mrs. B’ who passed away within months of each other??
The common element here is keeping your mind active and having an interest or hobby. (There may be other forces at work here, but I’m generalising). The 65-year old who is glued to Jeremy Kyle and Richard & Judy (making the odd phone-call to Quiz Call), who then goes down his local for a few pints at night is more likely to depart this mortal soil quicker than someone who takes an interest in local (maybe voluntary) organisations, visits the local swimming baths (not only to use their shower facilities) and picks up a copy of The Sun (for the crossword and not Page 3!!). Then he has earned the right to at least a pint in his local hostelry!!
When the holiday season approaches, the daily newspapers will tell you that “you will lose some brain cells if you sit on a beach for two weeks doing nothing except sunbathing. So keep your mind active and do a crossword everyday”. It is also a firm belief that stimulating your mind will keep diseases such as Alzheimer’s at bay. For more information have a look at Alzheimers.org.
Healthy Eating is also one of the most important things to help you to live longer. The Food Standard Agency offers advice and recipes to get you started.