Physical Health and Well-Being

Physical Health and Well-Being
Physical health is the ability to perform daily tasks and live comfortably in one’s
body. It is an important dimension of total well-being and can be achieved by
pursuing a healthy lifestyle that includes exercise uptownstars, good nutrition and adequate rest.
It can be challenging to keep track of all aspects of your health and wellness, but it
is essential if you want to maintain good health in the long run. Use tools like an app
or a paper notebook to record your activities and make sure you are tracking them
consistently.

Getting Active
A good physical health routine can improve your overall quality of life and protect
you against certain diseases such as heart disease, stroke and cancer. It can also
boost your self-esteem and mood, help you sleep better and increase your energy
levels.
You don’t have to spend hours in the gym to benefit from exercising regularly – start
with small steps that add up to an increased level of activity over time. Get out in
the fresh air and walk your dog or cycle to work, or even try a few easy yoga moves
at home.
Your Brain and Mental Health
People with regular exercise tend to have a healthier brain, according to a recent
study. It can boost your memory and learning capabilities, as well as reduce anxiety,
depression and stress. It can also stimulate the growth of brain cells in areas that
are vital for cognitive function, such as the hippocampus, which is responsible for
storing new memories and learning.
If you are a person with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, exercise can be especially
beneficial for your brain. It can improve blood flow to the brain, reduce inflammation,
and stimulate the production of hormones that promote the growth of new neurons
in the hippocampus.

Keeping a healthy weight and eating right are also important factors in maintaining
good health and preventing disease. A balanced diet and regular exercise can
improve your overall quality of life by reducing your risk of developing heart disease,
diabetes and cancer.
Staying fit is important for all ages and stages of life, but is especially vital in older
adults who are at higher risk of bone loss, heart disease, and osteoporosis. A
combination of aerobic exercises, strength training, and stretching can help to
prevent this bone-density loss.
Avoiding Sedentary Behaviours
We all know that sitting down for long periods of time is bad for us, but many people
still find it hard to make the connection between their sedentary behaviour and their
health. The government describes sedentary behaviour as one of the biggest’silent
killers’, and there is now plenty of evidence that increasing your level of physical

activity can help you to feel and look better.
The key is to find ways to incorporate more activity into your day – park the car
further away in a parking lot, take the stairs instead of an elevator and eat a more
active diet, for example. It might take some trial and error to see what works for
you, but it is worth trying.