15 Tips to Staying Healthy and Happy in Retirement.
Here are 15 tips to keep you healthy and happy after you leave your job.
References:
https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/ss/slideshow-healthy-retirement
Here are 15 tips to keep you healthy and happy after you leave your job.
References:
https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/ss/slideshow-healthy-retirement
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00:00 Welcome back Sunbro, we hope you all in great health and great money.
00:04 Before we start, please at least subscribe so we can have little money for food and paying bills.
00:09 Alright, today we are going to talk about, 15 tips to staying healthy and happy in retirement.
00:15 Here are 15 tips to keep you healthy and happy after you leave your job.
00:18 1. Find a new purpose, engage in meaningful activities like volunteering at hospitals or
00:24 libraries, participating in community projects, or helping at animal shelters.
00:28 Staying active in these ways can boost both your mental and physical health.
00:31 2. Choose the right surroundings, your living environment impacts your health.
00:36 Find places with clean air and great outdoors for exercise.
00:39 For top medical care, cities like Cleveland, Boston and Houston are ideal.
00:43 3. Adopt a furry friend, spending time with a pet can lower blood pressure, heart rate and stress.
00:49 Over time, pets can help reduce cholesterol, combat depression, and keep you active.
00:55 4. Eat healthy, as you age, nutrition becomes crucial.
00:59 Maintain a balanced diet rich in protein, fats, and carbohydrates.
01:02 Avoid packaged foods high in salt. Adopt a Mediterranean diet with fruits,
01:07 veggies, whole grains, and olive oil for better health.
01:10 5. Stay socially active, an active lifestyle enhances happiness and longevity.
01:15 Engage in social activities like playing cards, traveling with groups, or joining hobby clubs.
01:20 Staying socially active can also reduce the risk of dementia.
01:24 6. Monitor your health, routine medical checkups are essential.
01:28 Regularly monitor blood pressure and cholesterol levels to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
01:32 Stay updated with vaccinations and necessary screenings for cancers and other conditions.
01:36 7. Exercise for fun and fitness. Physical activity boosts health and independence.
01:42 Choose enjoyable exercises like walking, swimming, or dancing.
01:45 Strength training and yoga improve strength and flexibility.
01:48 Start gradually and consult a doctor if new to exercise.
01:52 8. Drive safely, aging can affect driving abilities.
01:55 Regularly check your vision, fitness, and reflexes.
01:58 Seek advice from doctors and consider driving courses from AARP or RR to stay safe on the road.
02:03 9. Boost bone health, postmenopause, women are at higher risk for osteoporosis.
02:08 Ensure a calcium-rich diet with foods like broccoli and spinach.
02:12 Men should also be mindful of bone health. Women over 65 should get a DEXA test for bone density.
02:18 10. Stimulate your mind, keep your brain active with reading, puzzles,
02:22 music, or learning new hobbies. Creative activities like painting or
02:26 gardening can help maintain cognitive health. 11. Get quality sleep, quality sleep is vital.
02:31 Address issues like frequent urination or joint pain that disrupt sleep.
02:35 Avoid caffeine before bed, limit naps, and create a dark, comfortable sleeping environment.
02:40 12. Ensure home safety, prevent household accidents by using non-slip mats,
02:45 fixing frayed rugs, and ensuring good lighting.
02:48 Install handrails on stairs and secure loose cords.
02:51 13. Maintain intimacy, physical changes can affect your sex life.
02:55 Communicate with your partner, hold hands, give massages, and address physical issues with your
03:00 doctor. 14. Manage your time wisely,
03:03 plan your time to avoid boredom and increase happiness. Researchers find retirees who manage
03:08 their time will feel more fulfilled. 15. Consider part-time work,
03:12 working after retirement can keep your brain sharp and boost finances.
03:15 Consider a part-time version of your previous job or explore a new career.
03:19 Embrace retirement with these tips to stay healthy, active, and fulfilled.
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