{"id":1416,"date":"2023-01-16T22:03:26","date_gmt":"2023-01-16T22:03:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greenbrookmedical.com\/?p=1416"},"modified":"2023-01-16T22:54:12","modified_gmt":"2023-01-16T22:54:12","slug":"tips-for-maintaining-good-physical-and-mental-health-as-we-age","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/greenbrookmedical.com\/tips-for-maintaining-good-physical-and-mental-health-as-we-age\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips For Maintaining Good Physical and Mental Health As We Age"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As you grow older, you might be wondering how you can maintain your physical and mental health. Both are equally important but seem to decline as you age. However, there are things you can do to help maintain good physical and mental health. Let\u2019s take a look!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maintaining Good Physical Health As You Age<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are many ways that you can encourage better physical health as you get older. Here are a few simple yet helpful ways to encourage better physical well-being. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep Moving<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the best ways to make sure that you maintain good physical health as you grow older is by staying active. Physical activity helps you maintain your weight as well as encourages better mental health<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you age, it is common for your muscle mass to start to decline. A great way for older adults to combat this is by exercising along with eating protein and getting plenty of vitamin D. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A simple way to add exercise to your routine is by walking. It was found that those who walk at least 8,000 steps a day<\/a> have a decreased risk of death from all health-related problems compared to those that only walk about 4,000 steps a day. Decide to spend time outside each day which will help you get in extra steps and a good dose of vitamin D from the sun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A few activities that will help you get in some extra physical activity include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n