According to medical research, physical activity plays an important role in eliminating health problems such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease. It can also help improve mood and relieve depression. Inactivity usually comes with advancing age and it is therefore advisable to consider exercise programs. In addition, people are advised to eat healthily. In order to live a healthy life, it is important to eat foods that are rich in nutrients. It’s just as important to avoid calories in sweets and candies. Some of the most common health problems are:
· Overweight & Obesity
Being overweight or obese increases your chances of dying from type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, coronary artery disease, gallbladder disease, prostate cancer, colon cancer, breast cancer, dyslipidemia and endometrium, respiratory problems, sleep apnea, stroke and osteoarthritis. Therefore, it is important to control your weight through a healthy diet and an exercise program.
· Mental health
Dementia is often caused by illness, vision and hearing problems, reactions to medications, infections, diabetes, nutritional imbalances and kidney failure. Therefore it is not the result of aging. There are different types of dementia, some temporary and some permanent. Once you’ve been properly diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, proper treatment and help will follow. One of the most common mental health problems is depression. If left untreated, the disease can lead to suicide.
· substance abuse
The consumption of alcohol and drugs is referred to as drug abuse. Many people, including the young and elderly, often self-medicate with prescription and/or illegal drugs. This often leads to serious health consequences. Many of these people may consume alcohol and mix drugs unknowingly or intentionally. Therefore, in order to eliminate possible health problems, it is important for healthcare providers to learn from their patients whether they use alcohol or drugs.
· smoking tobacco
Quitting tobacco smoking can be considered one of the most effective ways to prevent disease and premature death. Tobacco use is often referred to as the “tobacco addiction disease”. Smokers who decide to quit smoking can achieve their goals, especially if they choose to enlist the support of their doctor.
· injury
Among the elderly, falls are the leading cause of injuries and hospitalizations and deaths. According to statistics, 1 in 3 seniors over the age of 65 falls every year. To reduce the risk of injury, exercise can help strengthen and improve the body’s balance. In addition, changing the home can help reduce injuries.
Thanks to Sila Rodney