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SENIOR LIVING | HEALTHY HABITS
Rest Is Important
Rest is not only
important for your
body but it’s also
important for brain
and emotional health.
Sleep.org says getting good
rest and relaxing your muscles
and brain can help restore a
sense of calm during times of
exhaustion, illness or overexertion.
BENEFITS OF SLEEP
Sleep.org says our brains are
dependent on quality sleep,
which helps remove toxins
that accumulate during the
day. Without sleep, our bodies
can’t recover or recharge.
Getting good quality sleep
has a positive effect on your
brain, emotions and body.
Getting good sleep helps your
body’s immune system and
can help protect your body
from disease. Sleep can have a
direct effect on how you feel
during the day. If you aren’t
sleeping well at night, you
won’t be able to tackle the day
effectively.
Sleep.org says deprivation is
linked to lower immunity and
increases inflammation,
which makes us more susceptible
to depression, anxiety
and other mental illnesses.
Sleep also effects your weight
and heart health. Getting
enough sleep helps your body
regulate appetite and burn
more calories.
GETTING MORE SLEEP
If you aren’t getting good
sleep during the night on a
regular basis, there are tips
and tricks you can try to get
you feeling sleepy quicker
and sleeping longer.
Sleep.org shares the following
tips on how you can get
more sleep during the night.
• Avoid using phones, computers
or other devices right
before you go to bed.
• Adopt a relaxing pre-sleep
ritual to help get your mind
and body ready for sleep.
• Exercising during the day
will help you feel more tired
at night.
• Avoid caffeine or tobacco
products before bed.
• Nap less during the day; it
can have a direct effect on
your sleep schedule.
GET MORE REST
Resting during the day can
be as beneficial as getting good
quality sleep. Adopt a rest routine
to help you find a consistent
way to feel more sleepy.
Sleep.org says listening to
music, reading or taking a
relaxing bath will help you
sleep better.
Getting away from your
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stressful work during the day is
also beneficial for you. When
work becomes overwhelming,
take a few minutes to go for a
walk or listen to music away
from your desk.
Sleep is so important for all
aspects of your health. It’s
important to prioritize it and
make sure you get the sleep
you need to get.
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Staying Hydrated in
Summer Heat
If there is any mantra we
need to repeat this summer
it’s this one: drink more liquids.
A university study revealed
that 80% of heat-related
deaths were in people over the age of 60. We need to do everything
we can to avoid dehydration when the weather is hot.
As we age, many of us don’t have the same body temperature
regulation. Poor circulation and lack of thirst can make us
vulnerable to the effects of heat. Of those, lack of thirst is the
easiest to address, and drinking more water doesn’t need to be
a chore. Find out from your doctor just how many ounces you
need to drink in a day. Some medications, such as diuretics,
might change how your body reacts to heat and dehydration.
Ask whether you need an electrolyte-replacement drink for
added potassium and sodium.
By the numbers: Buy several smaller water bottles and fill
with water as many as you need each day to reach the required
number of ounces. Keep them on the kitchen counter, where
you’ll see them. Keep oranges, strawberries and watermelons
handy, or make your own fruit popsicles.
Keep an eye on the TV news and weather. Know what
temperatures and humidity are expected during the day, especially
early afternoon. If you walk for exercise, try to go in the
morning. Make a few calls and find out about any cooling
stations near you, or air-conditioned spaces such as a mall, if
you don’t have air conditioning at home.
Keep the inside temperature as low as possible and close
the drapes on the sunny side of the house. If you have air
conditioning, keep it set at a comfortable temperature and
leave it on.
Remember that you don’t need to wait until you’re thirsty
to drink water.
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