Who doesn’t want to live longer today? With simple lifestyle tips, you can have a substantial impact on not only how long you live, but the quality of life you enjoy. Somerset Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation in New Jersey has three easy components to incorporate into your daily habits for a longer, healthier life.
Watch the Scale
A healthy weight is the first step to a healthier life overall. When determining your healthiest weight, you need to do more than simply look at the number on the scale. You need to compare that number with your height to give you the correct amount, which is known as your body mass index or BMI. If your BMI is outside the healthy range (25 or higher) you may need to shed some pounds to lower your risk for a variety of medical conditions.
Cut Calories, Read Labels, Eat a Rainbow
As you age, you can safely cut calories since your body will not need as much fuel. Pack those calories with nutrition to ensure a healthy metabolic boost with every meal. The FDA has guidelines on reading labels to ensure you are getting the biggest nutrition bang for your buck. Choose a healthy array of fresh foods daily as well, a practice sometimes referred to as “eating a rainbow” so you get all the nutrients you need from a colorful spectrum of fruits and vegetables.
Get Physical
The American Heart Association recommends adults get at least 2.5 hours of heart-pumping activity each week. Depending on your abilities and current health status, you can choose walking, running, swimming, cycling or a host of other fun activities. Strength training two or three times a week is a good addition to keep your bones strong.
Somerset Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation in NJ is committed to the health of our patients and their families. Contact us today to learn more about our facility.
