By Richard Hanson
Unfortunately, none of us are going to live forever.
It's a cold fact of life that we all have to deal with.
We are getting older by the day, and while this is something we have to cope with, we can at least do what we can now to ensure that we live for many years to come. By taking care of ourselves, we should age gracefully and healthily, regardless of our future need for In-Home Care and other support services that we might call on to help us.
So, thinking about yourself, here are just a few of the things you should focus on for longer life.
#1: Exercise regularly
Physical activity can maintain your body weight, reduce your blood pressure, and alleviate the risk of heart disease, one of the leading contributors to an early death. So, take the time to exercise each day. Walk the dog, go for a bike ride, play a sport, and do anything else that will get you off the sofa and into some kind of physical activity.
#2: Reduce your stress
Life can be stressful, we know, but you don't have to let it get on top of you. If you do, your blood pressure could rise, and that could lead to heart disease and other health conditions that could impact your longevity. Our previous point will help, as physical activity is a great stress-reliever. Check out our advice on how to destress at home too, as there is much you can do indoors to care for this aspect of your health.
#3: Cut out your bad habits
A number of bad habits can lead to a reduced lifespan. These include smoking, drinking alcohol in excess, taking drugs, eating junk food, and sitting in front of the television for too many hours of your day. Of course, you don't need us to tell you about the dangers of your bad habits, as you will be well used to people warning you against them. Still, commit to research online if you want to learn more, and if you need specialist help in giving up your bad habits, speak to your doctor, or contact the relevant agency that can help you with your problem.
#4: Don't take stupid risks
We all take risks in life, and some of them can be good for us. Risking a job move can give us a better career, for example. But then there are those risks that are clearly not good for us. Getting into a car after drinking, putting the foot down on a stretch of highway, working in high-risk jobs without following the recommended safety precautions, and doing anything else that would clearly be considered foolhardy are all ways to put your life in jeopardy. So, be safe and sensible, and remember that you're not immune to accidents and injuries!
In an ideal world, we would all live forever. But a cure hasn't been found for death at the time of writing, so do what you can to look after yourself. You should then live for a long time to come, and hopefully, still have good health when you're older!
