Walking, playing Tai Ji Chuan and other sports are very suitable for the elderly. Swimming can also fully activate muscles and tendons in all parts of the body. In addition, we should also strengthen functional exercise in peacetime. Doing more deep breathing exercises can strengthen the heart and benefit the lungs.
(1) Enhance flexibility: Enhancing the flexibility of joints through exercise can reduce the chance of sprain, strengthen muscles, and prevent the problem of height reduction caused by muscle contraction due to age.
(2) Strengthen cardiovascular function: The elasticity of blood vessel wall in the elderly will be reduced, so it is easy to suffer from high blood pressure, which may seriously lead to stroke. More exercise can effectively strengthen cardiovascular function.
(3) Strengthen cardiopulmonary function: Degeneration of lung and trachea reduces vital capacity and exercise ability. Moderate exercise can maintain lung function and keep healthy.
(4) Accelerate metabolism: Exercise can promote the blood circulation of human body, accelerate metabolism, and invisibly reduce the cholesterol content in blood, thus reducing the chance of suffering from cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
(5) Increase bone density: Exercise can reduce the possibility of osteoporosis and prevent fractures.
(6) Prevention of Alzheimer's disease: With the degeneration of brain cells, memory and self-care ability will become worse. If you can exercise regularly and form good living habits, you can reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
Scientific diet
Avoid eating high-salt foods, such as salted fish, salted eggs and fermented bean curd.
Eat less foods with high cholesterol, such as animal liver and squid.
Eat less foods containing high fat, avoid fried foods, and cook in a healthy way with less oil, such as steaming, frying and boiling.
Because the elderly have slow gastrointestinal motility, they can eat more fruits and vegetables and drink more water to reduce constipation. Because the digestive system is degraded, it is advisable to eat more digestible food instead of overeating.
Keep a healthy mind.
Actively participate in social activities, cultivate beneficial hobbies, have a clear mind, be open-minded and enjoy a wonderful life.