We Baby Boomers Need to Look After Our Health

We should all care about health, but as baby boomers we are especially concerned.Right now, it’s the boomers who are in the middle, caring for both children and elderly parents, and this can create an abundance of stress. Here are a few helpful ideas for baby boomers who would like to preserve their health, as well as some sources that will help you to find more helpful information.

Well, good health starts with a good diet and exercise. Adding those two things alone would help a lot of people I know. Even for younger children, these two factors are important- activity in early childhood will help control obesity all life long and eating the right foods from the start can reduce the risk of conditions like diabetes. So, as baby boomers are watching over the health of their family, weshould not forget ourselves.

Start with a diet that is high in fiber. It’s perfect for the average baby boomer. When you also include lean meats (emphasis on lean) the diet will provide the protein that is needed for energy and muscle toning. We should also consideredtaking a supplement that includes omega-3 fatty acids; this will improve memory and brain function, and make it easier for the body to fight off free radicals. Men of this generation should be sure to eat foods that are rich in lycopene, a substance that can reduce the risk of prostate cancer. Lycopene can be found in foods like tomatoes and watermelon, so eating these fruits fresh a few times a week can make a big difference when it comes to preventative health.

Supporting our bodies efforts to fight the damage caused by free radicals is vital as we age. Since our bodies are simply producing anti-oxidants like CoEnzymeQ10 (which is important for a lot more critical health issues than wrinkles) and glutathione- the bodies master antioxidant, its important to watch our diets for foods that are rich in anti-oxidants and also take some qualily supplements like MAX GXL a glutathione precursor, or products like Resveratrol and CoEnzyme Q10 from RGarden. and stop skipping breakfast! This the meal that will get the metabolism going for the day, so eating things like whole grains, eggs (for protein) and fresh fruit are ideal.

An exercise plan that includes some type of cardiovascular activity three times a week is also an essential part of baby boomers health as is some form of strength training which has been proven to boost the metabolism and -especially important for women- help maintain the density of our bones to stave of osteoporosis. Even if joining a local gym is not a feasible option, walking in the neighborhood in the morning or evenings is a great way to manage weight and to prevent certain conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure.

Finally, don’t ignore your check ups. Visit your healthcare professional on a regular basis just to be sure that nothing is going off the rails and do not ignore the sudden onset of a change in your health. If you find that you’ve suddenly dropped twenty pounds for no apparent reason, its a sign that you need to be checked out. Get your eyes checked regularly and use good common sense in deciding what conditions to ignore and what to take action on.