17/12/2025
Manage ageing is not easy, and unfortunately, or fortunately, everyone has to experience it.
But how do we maintain function and quality of life as we get older? And is it even possible?
1. Physical activity matters A LOT.
A study looked at 130,521 older adults for up to 10 years.
Physical activity is correlated to healthy ageing, reducing decline in health and functioning.
Those who are physically inactive are more likely to experience faster health decline as they age.
https://lnkd.in/gcQwUzxn
2. Our everyday defines Our health.
Antioxidant-rich foods, and enough protein
Cognitive and mindfulness for mental health
Supportive friendships & community involvement
Maintaining 7-8 hours of sleep
Routine health check-ups
Smoking cessation, but interesting to note moderate alcohol intake was unexpectedly linked to better liver function.
It can seem like a lot, but everyday things matter.
Integrated lifestyle interventions (diet, exercise, mental/social health) and preventive healthcare improves major health outcomes in adults.
https://lnkd.in/gsHt_UhJ
3. Purpose in life makes a difference.
A review looked at whether “purposeful living” affects wellbeing and quality of life.
They compared 2 different types of activities.
- Meaningful activities (volunteering)
- Skill-building activities (learning new skills).
Meaningful activity showed the most benefits including reported better health, greater life satisfaction, and improved well-being.
Interesting point to note, the reasoning behind why people volunteer also mattered.
Volunteering with a desire to help others was linked to better health and even lower mortality risk, while volunteering for self-focused reasons showed fewer health benefits.
https://lnkd.in/gxtJb3i4
Simple way to put it: Eat well, Move well, Have a purpose in life, ideally a purpose that is bigger than yourself.