About half of adults (47%), aged 50 to 65, say that they are not getting enough exercise, the most despite being worried about their future health, a new era shows the UK Pol.
In addition, 22% of the 2,100 UK adults said that health issues stopped him from exercising, while 19% said it was a hindrance to feel disqualified.
In the light of these new data, Edge UK has now launched its Act, Edge Better campaign, which urges people to adopt small, healthy changes in their 50s.
We have TV doctor Dr. Talked with Hussain al-Zubaidi, who is a GP with specialization in lifestyle medicine, to find out why cement is so important to cement healthy habits in midlife.
“This midlife section is so important, because what I see in many of my patients is that they work themselves in bone, so when they arrive for retirement, they do not have health to enjoy it,” he recognizes. “So, we have to ensure that we prioritize our time at that time of our health and life, because before you know you will reach an age where you cannot return it.”
He has shared the following five simple habits that we can all adopt to improve our health and help in midlife and beyond.1. Re -engineer back movement in your life
“In the last 80/90 years, the gadgets using gadgets have enjoyed the use of movement, an activity for which you have to get time, whereas before you needed to do, to go around, to wash your clothes, to prepare food,” Al-Zubaidi recognizes. “So, my first tip is to see how you can engineer back in your life again. Think about how you can make your day to day life physically difficult.”
One thing that does al-zubaidi herself puts unnecessary items in her work so that she can make it heavy during her 15 minutes of movement to work every day.
Al-Zubaidi says, “I am taking the same walk with very heavy weight.” “I am increasing intensity and I am gaining a little strength with not using any minute during the day.
“You can also park in the farthest space from the supermarket or take the stairs instead of the escalator.”
2. Attach movement for already existing habits
Al-Zubaidi recommends, “Integrate habits with things that are already happening in your day.” “We call that habit of attachment. Therefore, if you are already sending emails throughout the day, you do three squats before responding to an email.
“By attaching a small amount of activity for activities you already do, before you know that you are going to make a lot of small bits movement throughout the day that all add.”
3. Come on green places
“Only 500 and phases of walking per day reduce the risk of your heart disease by 7%. Research Published in 2023), so it is important in your lifetime, “says al-Zubaidi.”Research It also suggests that 150 minutes a week of running, in various fragmentation, reduces your risk of development of depression by 25%.
And if you can try to walk in green places.
Al-Zubaidi says, “Within five to 10 minutes of being out in nature, your brain begins to change.” “Your memory sensor begins to improve, it is a central role (a part of the brain that plays a central role in processing emotions, especially fear) and can actually help change your perspective on things.”
4. Create a community
“I often talk about the correct cocktail, which is the physical activity done with others in a group, which is out in nature,” says al-Zubaidi. “If you can add those three things, you have the advantage of the natural landscape to the community element, and the benefit of connectivity.”
5. Prepare your body before starting new activity
“If you are taking a new activity later in life (40 years of age), such as running, you first need to do ground work,” recommended Al-Zubaidi. “First build the foundation, such as strength and flexibility, and then when you start activity, do it slowly and take your time to avoid injuries.
“Also, always listen to your body and don’t think that you have to follow the programs that other people are doing, because they may not be suitable for you.”
For more information, as well as advice and inspiration, Dr. From Hussain al-Jubaddy’s informative guides to healthy aging, please see: www.ageuk.org.uk/ACTNOW,
