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It is posible for
human beings to accelerate Aging of the body systems
under unhealthy envoronment. Simillarly we can prolong
the efficiency of our body systems and Resist Aging by
taking care of stressful conditions. Some of the well
known measures that are usefull to our body in resisting
Aging are mentioned below :
Exercise :
Tests prove that men who regularly and strenuously work
out can reduce their cholesterol levels as much as 27
percent below those of inactive males. This translates
into better cardiovascular and respiratory activity, but
it also affects bone mass, digestion, rest and attitude.
The exercise to be
effective should help in burning as much as 3,000
calories a week above the "normal sedentary
baseline."
That means jogging about four miles five times
a week —
a lot of exercise.
Walking briskly for
half an hour three times a week does help reduce blood pressure,
but rigorous exercise is "the single most important
anti-aging measure anyone can follow, regardless of age,
disability or general level of fitness,".
Diet :
Diet is the next most important aspect of aging.
Consuming a lot of fruits and vegetables halves the
likelihood of some cancers and lowers the odds of
developing Heart Disease, Diabetes and
Gastrointestenal diseases. Abandoning high-fat foods for
low-fat reduces Cholesterol and Blood pressure.
Five servings a day of fruit and vegetables are
recommended, and two to four serving of low-fat dairy
products for calcium, with daily cholesterol intake
limited to 300 milligrams.
Multivitamins should be taken regularly to correct the
natural deficiencies in older people of vitamins B6,
B12,nd D, and Folic Acid and calcium.
Older men are prone to dehydration
and need six to eight glasses a day to keep the system
running smoothly and efficiently.
Smoking has no place in healthy life style, since it
increases the risk of congestive heart failure, Lung
Cancer and other problems.
Alcohol is permitted, but only one glass of wine or one
drink of spirits a day and any thing more than that is
certainly unacceptable.
Excessive exposure to the sun is blamed for deterioration
of eyes and of skin, both cosmetically and in terms of
cancer risk.
Stress :
Stress hampers the immune system and so should be
avoided. Again, exercise is sited as an antidote to
stress, and as a spur to increased mental activity.
Regularly
challenging the mind can improve reaction time, a problem
with older people, and help counteract short-term memory
loss.
Aspirin :
Baby aspirin or low dose aspirin (65mg) is supposed to
help in various ways by preventing cardiovascular
diseases. It is advisible to start taking low dose
aspirin after the middle age. But those with peptic
ulcers or those on anticoagulants have to be careful.
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