{"id":1855,"date":"2019-04-08T15:20:55","date_gmt":"2019-04-08T15:20:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.asbury.org\/asbury-methodist-village\/blog\/2019\/04\/08\/successful-aging-basics\/"},"modified":"2019-04-08T15:20:55","modified_gmt":"2019-04-08T15:20:55","slug":"successful-aging-basics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.asbury.org\/asbury-methodist-village\/blog\/2019\/04\/08\/successful-aging-basics\/","title":{"rendered":"The 3 Basics of Successful Aging"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Cathy Richards, Director of Wellness, Asbury Methodist Village<\/h2>\n

We\u2019ve all seen the stories of people in their 80s and 90s performing incredible physical feats \u2013 running marathons, climbing Mt. Everest or hiking Yellowstone. Even if we don\u2019t aspire to these heights, we would all like to be actively enjoying life in our older years. Don’t assume it’s all in the DNA. Get these three basics right and you’ll be on your way to healthier aging.<\/p>\n

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Interested in learning more about Asbury’s wellness lifestyle?<\/h2>\n

Contact us<\/a> to find out about our Fitness Center classes open to Montgomery County seniors.<\/p>\n

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1. Don’t Sit So Much<\/h2>\n

\"coupleStudy after study has shown the serious toll that long stretches of sitting takes on the body \u2013 decreased metabolism, spine and lower back issues, and decreased muscle functioning. As we age, we lose muscle mass naturally, so not just aerobic but weight-bearing exercise becomes more important. Exercise also happens to be the best thing you can do to maintain brain health, according to numerous studies. There are plenty of senior exercise programs out there. Often, retirement communities like ours open their fitness services and classes to people who are not residents. Or contact your local Office on Aging, YMCA or senior center.<\/p>\n

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2. Mind Your Metabolism<\/h2>\n

\"chef\"The experts\u2019 advice: eat five smaller meals throughout the day rather than three large ones. Why? Digestion increases the body\u2019s metabolic rate for an hour after eating. Your metabolic clearance time is how long it takes for your body to process a meal, typically three to four hours. If the total calories of a meal or snack is equal or less than the number of calories your body can process in this time (approx. 200-400 calories), then your body will burn most of them.\u00a0 If not, they head to storage \u2013 aka, fat. Hydration and activity levels are also important for optimal metabolic functioning.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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3. Give Your Body a Break<\/h2>\n

\"residentThis wellness basic includes two components \u2013 sleep and stress. Sleep is the time when your body and brain reboots. Not getting enough of it affects metabolism, brain functioning and emotions, all of which link to energy. Sleep deprivation is linked to increased risks in areas like heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and depression. It\u2019s serious business. Shoot for at least 7-9 hours of sleep and plan a relaxing routine at bedtime that does not include electronics.<\/p>\n

Chronic stress is also linked to a host of ailments, anxiety, depression, obesity, and heart disease to name a few. Stress is particularly harmful to the senior population. The main culprit is a hormone called cortisol. While not bad in small, concentrated doses, in large doses, cortisol can become dangerous, preventing our brain from laying down new memories or retrieving old ones. It also adversely affects our neurotransmitters, the chemicals which facilitate communication within the brain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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So, In Other Words …<\/h2>\n

\"residentMove your body, don\u2019t overeat at any one meal, get enough sleep, and find ways to manage the stress in your life. A simple plan that\u2019s anything but easy, as we all know. Luckily, it\u2019s not all or none. Every bit counts! Give yourself a pat on the back when you simply take a few steps in the right direction. Before you know it, one new healthy habit will lead to another and you\u2019ll be well on your way to more energy and better living!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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