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Three principles for living a healthy, long and motivated life in retirement. Keep focused on what's important and don't overdo or obsess about stuff. Do what you love, but don't do too much of it!
When I was in my late forties, I used to joke that I must be approaching my "best before" date! Within just a few short years into my early fifties, I had a succession of health issues. I had been well and healthy all my life, but suddenly the bottom seemed to fall out of my world. I had shingles, then I had gall bladder surgery, then I had a heart attack - two actually, one week apart, later I had a hernia operation, plus I'm coping with the unpronounceable Dupuytren's Contracture, and not to even mention benign prostate enlargement (BPH) or erectile dysfunction (ED). Yes, it's horribly true, I now suffer from Acronyms. I thought my entire body was going to slowly fall apart!
Workouts for strength training: This helps to raise the bone density, muscle tone is improved, better cardiovascular and heart health and burn the unwanted calories. Male or female both Healthy living advice can do this.
Always find time to relax. You can either go to a place like a vacation spot or just have a once a month facial and spa treatment. This will certainly take off of your worries and body aches.
I am not one to suffer in silence, much as I'd like to be stoic and brave in the face of my own mortality. I complain. Often loudly. This, it turns out is not such a bad thing. And here is the real advice - when something feels wrong, go do something about it. I can never understand someone who says, "I'm scared to go to the doctor in case it's cancer." WHAT? If I thought I had cancer - and many times I've thought exactly that (I've had three prostate biopsies) - I would be instantly out the door and on the way to see my doctor.
When you have pets, you are bound to be troubled with the recurrent crisis of fleas, ticks, and lice. If you do not get rid of these critters straight away, they will pose a threat to the healthy living environment in your home.
Disclaimer: these notes are for educational purposes only and are not deemed to replace sound medical advices. If you suspect you have heart ailments or need more medical advice on how to get a healthy heart, you should consult your Healthy living advice doctor.