Why call it grey, when it’s a silver lining? Why call them wrinkles, when they’re wisdom lines? Why say you’re old, when you’re getting wiser and more dependable? Learn how to stay Happy, Active and Healthy as you journey into the autumn of life!
Old age is perceived as a distant event, but sooner or later, reality will hit. We age because we are designed to die. Our genetic makeup has an inbuilt biological clock that only runs for a particular distance, but this length can be shortened or enhanced by the environment. While we cannot do much about the genes we’ve inherited, we definitely hold the power to influence our environment.1
Professor Ralph Paffenbarger Jr. was one of the first few luminaries who worked towards educating the world about good health for a long life. His investigation showed that a long fruitful life could be earned with regular exercise, so in order to open the doors to longevity, it’s necessary to invest in a healthy lifestyle.
Are you prepared to embrace the prime years of your life with all its challenges? This is something to ponder in your early days while youthful vigour is still pumping through your veins.
THE SILVER-HAIRED: A BOON OR BURDEN?
Thanks to medical and technological revolution, improved hygiene practices, as well as treatment for epidemics and infectious diseases, life expectancy has increased while infant mortality rates have gradually dwindled – a phenomenon called ‘population ageing’. As the young-old balance shifts, a country’s administration and functioning responsibilities come to rest more upon these ripened shoulders. With such an obligation, the old cannot be frail anymore!
Singapore is already feeling the impact of a rapidly ageing population. Currently, one in 12 residents are 65 years and above. By 2030, every fifth resident will be over 65 years. Unless the middle-aged adults gear up for a fitter life, this could become an obstacle to growth.
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