Pearls of medicine
The fact is, we could all take better care of ourselves – physically and emotionally. For some of us, that may mean getting more exercise, losing weight, or eating a healthier diet. For others, it may mean learning how to make time for the people we care about or learning how to manage stress so we have the energy to meet the challenges that come our way each day. What are some of the things you can do every day to feel better in your life? Feeling well involves taking care of both your physical health and your emotional needs. As you read through the suggestions that follow, think about how you might pay better attention to your overall well-being. Is it by eating a healthier diet? Making more time for fun in your life? Getting more exercise? Renewing your spiritual self?
“Whether we live to a vigorous old age lies not so much in our stars or our genes as in ourselves,” writes Harvard physician George Vaillant.
Take care of yourself. Maintain close friendships. And choose to feel well even when things aren’t wonderful. Experts agree that these are the secrets to successful aging – and to feeling well throughout your life.
Breakfast boosts memory, improves your mood, and can help control your weight. A number of research studies have found that students who eat breakfast score higher on tests. The same is true for adults.
People who eat breakfast also are generally thinner.
Start the day with a healthy breakfast like high-fiber cereal or oatmeal and a glass of juice. If you’re not much of a breakfast eater, try having a “smoothie” for your morning meal—blend a banana, low-fat yogurt, and orange juice together.
New research shows eating a nutritious breakfast every morning may improve memory in healthy elderly people.
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