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Life expectancy is generally longer today than it was decades ago. The reason can be attributed to detailed care for a healthy age, which includes lifestyle adjustments, healthy eating, enough exercise, and above all, doing things that keep that sparkle in the eyes.

Old age, the autumn of life or the third period of life – it is not important what we call this period, but it is important how we live it. Of course, a lot depends on what kind of lifestyle we had in our youth/younger years, but it’s never too late to adapt it to the needs of our age.

Many changes

Even at a young age, lack of physical activity and bad eating habits can contribute to higher blood pressure, cardiovascular diseases and many other inconveniences. That’s why it’s so important to establish and maintain a healthy lifestyle and then adapt it to your age and abilities. It is necessary to realize that although changes – both physical and psychological – come slowly, we cannot avoid them. Physically, we are dealing with the fact that our body is no longer as vital as it used to be; and psychologically, we can cope with the loss of a loved one, career and independence. But that’s no reason why it wasn’t the best period of our lives, because we finally found what we were looking for all the time – time for ourselves!

You are what you eat!

Now more than ever before, a correct, healthy and above all balanced diet is important. Experts therefore recommend that our menu contains a lot of fish dishes, vegetables, fibrous foods, fruit, whole grain dishes and also meat. These are ingredients that will provide energy and vitality, and will even more help with slow digestion and metabolism.

What should be on our plates

Sweet potatoes, brown rice

Salmon and beans

Berries – blueberries are full of antioxidants, and they also contain vitamins C and E.

Fish – salmon, sardines and mackerel are rich in omega-3 fats, so experts recommend that we eat them at least twice a week.

Olive oil – it can be used to replace butter and margarine.

Dairy products such as yogurt, which is rich in calcium (which is great for bones), vitamin D, and also helps with digestion. It is a tasty and healthy combination with different fruits.

Red wine – in moderate amounts, alcohol helps regulate or in lowering “bad” cholesterol, prevents blood clots and regulates blood pressure. The recommended amount is one glass a day for women and two for men.

Broccoli – it’s full of various vitamins and antioxidants, and it’s also high in fiber. It is an excellent accompaniment to meat and fish dishes.

Nuts: contain omega-3 fats, unsaturated fats and protein.

Regular physical activity prevents many diseases

Surely we all know that regular physical activity is not only desirable, but almost necessary, because the processes in the body also work differently if we provide it with enough movement. A study carried out in Sweden showed that regular physical activity in people in their 70s offers many advantages:

prevents memory loss (dementia),

creates happy hormones (endorphins),

helps in reducing chronic pain,

increases muscle mass and improves metabolism,

improves sleep quality,

improves body flexibility, balance and posture,

improves the functioning of the immune system.

Brain exercise

Just as exercise is important for our body, so is brain training. Let them be as active as possible, and it is recommended that we find an activity that we like and that will fully engage the functioning of our brain. According to experts, the brain responds very well to word games, crossword puzzles, sudoku, learning new languages ​​or any new skill that will engage our brain.

Positive attitude and in contact with society

Although the autumn of life brings with it many inconveniences, it is important to remain positive and to successfully overcome the many challenges that life offers us. It will be easier if we do this with the help of our loved ones, so it is important to maintain social contacts or make new friends.