Life expectancy continues to rise. In Germany, women now live to be 81 years old on average. This means that anyone who retires between 60 and 65 still has decades in which he or she can enjoy life. Provided you are still fit.
How do you stay mentally and physically fit to delay the signs of ageing?
Unfortunately, there is no medicine for a healthy life. This can only be achieved through a lifestyle that is as balanced as possible.
No matter what age, it is important to stay active. Staying active can mean going on trips or excursions, cultivating hobbies, meeting friends and like-minded people, in short, everything that is fun and fills the day. It is important for all of us to have a task. If you are bored as a pensioner, you can look for a small sideline, preferably one that does not cause stress. It is also nice to have grandchildren to look after. Children are fun and keep you young.
It is also important to stay healthy. That's why you should go for regular check-ups. This is especially true for men, who usually only go to the doctor when it's too late. Try to improve your body image and do something quickly when you experience discomfort.
In addition to physical fitness, mental performance must be promoted in order to slow down the signs of ageing. There are herbal medicines such as the high-dose ginkgo extract EGb 761, which improves mental performance and memory.
Hawthorn helps with cardiac insufficiency and increases resilience. Symptoms such as tiredness and shortness of breath are relieved.
Garlic favours blood lipids and thus prevents arteriosclerosis.
Varicose veins are also a common problem, with women suffering from them more often than men. For the treatment of varicose veins, there are vine leaves and horse chestnut preparations to take or rub in. Gymnastics and water treatments according to Sebastian Kneipp also have a supporting effect.
Willow bark and devil's claw alleviate the tendency to joint inflammation, to which women are more prone after menopause. Artichoke or turmeric, which promote fat digestion, help against digestive disorders.
However, nothing helps better against ageing than a general positive attitude to life. Be satisfied with your life, even though you may have aspired to higher things. You have certainly achieved a lot and can be proud of it.
Accept a new stage of life and enjoy your life as it comes.
A positive attitude smoothes out wrinkles or prevents them from appearing in the first place and makes you balanced. Contentment is the best prevention against signs of ageing.
