After 60 years old, you should have your own life, and do the following 60 things to make your old age richer, healthier and happier!
1, eat more raw fruits and vegetables. After some fruits and vegetables are cooked, their nutrition and various healthy enzymes will be greatly reduced, so it is best to eat them raw.
2. Drink plenty of water. With the increase of age, the feeling of thirst becomes dull and the risk of dehydration increases.
3. Choose natural sweeteners. Use honey and syrup instead of refined sugar.
4. Eat more dietary fiber. Helps reduce the risk of coronary heart disease and some cancers. Usually people only consume about 1 1 g every day, while the correct intake for adults is 20-30 g.
5. Eat less salty food. The American Heart Association recommends that the daily salt intake for adults is 2400 mg. In fact, the average American salt intake is twice the recommended amount.
6. Drink more yogurt. Yogurt is rich in probiotics, which can help people fight immune-related diseases, especially gastrointestinal infections.
7. Reduce meat intake. You should eat more vegetables, grains and beans.
8. Eat more foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon, sardines, almonds and walnuts. , help to reduce the risk of heart disease, reduce blood lipids.
9. Don't eat too much at night. Eating too much at night may make you sick.
Drink some juice properly. Mix a variety of fruits and juice to make the body absorb more vitamins.
1 1, lose weight appropriately. Eliminate "beer belly" and "swimming ring", thus reducing the risk of various diseases and maintaining good health.
12, do some stretching every day. It can improve the flexibility of the body and slow down aging.
13, active eyes, eliminate fatigue. Turn your eyes clockwise, then counterclockwise, and finally practice blinking, repeating it five times a day.
14. Playing Tai Ji Chuan helps to improve the flexibility of your body and make your body and mind more relaxed.
15, do balance exercises. Balance ability training can exercise core muscle groups and prevent slipping and falling.
16, get more sunshine. Sunbathing can synthesize vitamin D and help the body absorb more calcium.
17, take a nap 15-30 minutes. Taking a nap makes people more awake, less stressed and more cognitive.
18, stretch your neck. Sit in front of the computer for a long time, rest more in the middle, slowly move your head up and down, nod your head, and then shake your head left and right for 5- 10 seconds in each position.
19, exercise properly. Sitting is better than sleeping, standing is better than sitting, and walking is better than standing. It is recommended to take at least 6000 steps to 1000 steps every day.
20. Ensure adequate sleep. After 60, people need as much sleep as they did when they were young. Lack of sleep will affect memory, lead to depression and damage health.
2 1, always smile. Laughter can relax body and mind, increase endorphins and promote blood circulation.
22. play memory games. Memory is like a muscle. The more you practice, the stronger you will be. Doing more crossword puzzles will keep you away from Alzheimer's disease.
23. Learn from young people. Watch the news online, use smart phones, learn about the latest social topics, and don't let yourself fall behind.
24. Read more books and practice your brain. You can buy books online or go to the nearby library to read books.
25. Learn a musical instrument. Playing musical instruments helps to improve brain function.
26. Take a dance class. Get to know more people while exercising your whole body muscles and coordination ability.
27. Swimming. Swimming is good for joints, enhancing cardiopulmonary function and body flexibility.
28. Ride a bike. I like cycling and enjoy the ever-changing scenery along the way.
29. Walk the dog. Walking the dog is good for the owner and the dog to have fun. It not only exercises the body, but also increases social activities.
30. If you can't move easily, you should use crutches.
3 1, apply sunscreen. The sun protection index should be above 15, even on cloudy days.
32. Wear sunglasses. Choose large-frame sunglasses to protect your eyes in all directions, and cloudy days are no exception.
33. Wash your hands frequently. Washing hands frequently to reduce the chance of infection is one of the best ways to prevent and treat diseases.
34.buy an air purifier. Eliminating allergens and germs in the air is helpful to improve immunity.
35. massage Many studies show that massage can enhance immunity, reduce high blood pressure, relieve arthritis and postoperative pain, and remember to use correct techniques when massage.
36. Check your hearing. Many people have slight hearing loss, but few people really pay attention to it. Therefore, hearing problems should be screened as soon as possible to achieve early treatment of diseases.
37, accept bone mineral density examination. Bones will become fragile with age, so preventive measures should be taken to screen the risk of osteoporosis.
38. Vaccinate against influenza. Tens of millions of people are attacked by influenza virus every year, resulting in serious complications. Therefore, the elderly should be vaccinated against influenza every year.
39, accept colonoscopy. More than 90% of colon cancer cases occur after the age of 50, and colonoscopy can find 95% of early colon cancer.
40. mammography. According to data from the National Cancer Research Association, the older you get, the greater the risk of breast cancer. Mammography can find abnormal breast masses 1-3 years in advance.
4 1, dress up. "Beauty is a responsibility", and dressing up means "there are beautiful things worth pursuing in life". Even when you are old, don't give up the pursuit of beauty.
42. Meditation can relieve stress, relieve pain and improve immunity.
43. Keep a diary. Keeping a diary helps to clear up emotions, reduce stress and get to know yourself better.
44. Audit university courses. Auditing can stimulate intelligence, and it costs nothing.
45. Smiling more can release natural painkillers endorphins and serotonin, and also help to lower blood pressure and relieve stress.
46. Install a bedside lamp. The lights in the living room should not be too bright or too dark. It is best to have a bedside lamp to get up at night, and the place where things are stored should be bright.
47. Wear comfortable shoes. Inappropriate shoe design leads to unstable body center of gravity, causing backache and increasing the risk of tripping and falling.
48. Stand up straight and sit up straight. Wrong posture can lead to back pain, headache, muscle fatigue and tension.
49. Reasonably adjust the computer desk to prevent wrist and shoulder pain. When sitting, the keyboard should be flush with the elbow, and you don't need to lift or bend your arm when typing.
50. Install a carbon monoxide alarm at home. Carbon monoxide is colorless and tasteless, but it is extremely deadly.
5 1, travel with your companions. Tourism can increase the social interaction of the elderly and improve their cultural knowledge.
Don't say "too late" to yourself. Go to everything that makes you healthy, happy and happy. All dreams in your heart should be round, and life will always be on the road.
53. Have a heart that dares to love, strive for happiness, and learn to express love, such as giving a hug to your wife, a compliment to your child, and a kiss to your grandson.
54. Make a reasonable financial plan. The sooner you start saving reasonably and reduce unnecessary expenses, the better your future life will be.
55. Learn to vent your emotions. When you are sad, don't suppress your emotions too much. You can cry if you want. When you are angry, first calm down and think about the reasons, then listen to everyone's opinions and make some adjustments.
56. Increase social interaction. Social networking sites are not only for young people to use, but also for the elderly to keep in touch with old classmates and colleagues.
57. Do everything in moderation, have a positive attitude and be grateful for the things around you.
58. When you have nothing to do, let your thoughts fly and your head get busy, and you will feel a different kind of happiness.
Don't take everything to heart. Whether it's fun or hate; Proud things, depressing things; Comfortable things, unfair things, let it go.
60. You should have your own ability to live a good life and do what you want to do most when you want to do it most.
60 small things to do after 60 years old, collect them and do them, and you will be healthy and happy! Send such practical things to friends quickly, they must also want to know and learn!
The content of the article is for clinical reference only. Non-Chinese medicine professionals should not try drugs.