Living Better Longer
Celtic Trails ·

Celtic Trails ·

It is well documented we are all living longer, in fact a recent survey by Public Health England has revealed that life expectancy in England has reached an all time high , with Men at 65 now expecting to live for further 19 years and women another 21. But it’s not just the British who are living longer, the Japanese are out living us all with 61,568 registered centenarians in 2015, compare that to 1950 when only 97 people reached the 100 year milestone compared to just under 300 in the UK.
So with so many of us on track to reach our 90’s and beyond how can we help increase the chances that in our retirement years we are not only enjoying longevity but good health and wellbeing? Professor John Newton chief knowledge officer at Public Health England puts it perfectly “This report is an opportunity to remind people that, even during mid-life it’s not too late to improve your health. Most of us could make changes today, would allow us to look forward to healthier later years”.
Physical exercise and a healthy balanced diet is key, it’s the small changes we make today that will help us as we age. Being active has been proven to help combat illnesses problematic for the over 65’s such as diabetes, high cholesterol and blood pressure as well as slowing down brain shrinkage which can lead to dementia. For some of us exercise is already part of our day to day routine for others it maybe a little more sporadic but we all know we should be doing more, here are our tips on how to introduce a little more health and fitness in to your life and hopefully add on a few more years!