BE ACTIVE,STAY HEALTHY, HAVE FUN

Regular exercise and a balanced diet helps people stay fit and healthy, but other dietary habits are important as well. Exercise gives you a sense of well-being because of production of the chemicals called endorphins that create a sense of well-being.It is difficult for many people to be active enough these days. In earlier generations physical exercise was a part of normal everyday life. Now for many of people it is so easy to jump in a car rather than walk, or we simply seem to be just to busy to exercise.

Keeping active can be very rewarding and help you with:
• more energy
• more stamina
• a lower risk of heart disease, diabetes and stroke
• reduced risk of cancer of the bowel
• greater self confidence
• relief from stress and depression
• a better shape and appearance
• stronger muscles
• a lower risk of osteoporosis (thinning of the bones)
• lower blood pressure
• a higher level of the  HDL "good cholesterol"

In fact regular moderate exercise such as a brisk walk for 30 minutes on five days a week can halve your chance of developing coronary heart disease.

There are different types of exercise such as:  
• cycling
• swimming
• badminton
• dancing
• low-impact aerobics
• digging the garden

But always remember to check with your GP before starting a new exercise programme, particularly if you have not exercised for some time.

If you follow my advice, you will be able to take responsibility for your own health, keeping your body and mind well, by learning as much as possible about health. Your health is the most important asset that you have and, as you age, feeling well is important for your morale. You need to get your longevity and anti-age strategies right by taking care of the internal body. To keep healthy at any age, but especially as you are growing older, you really need to make lifestyle changes and, the earlier you start, the better it is.

Care, nutrition and fitness, can you help you to look younger longer.