Taking care of our bodies and staying healthy as we age is a must, but that doesn’t just mean our physical health. Keeping your wits sharp and your mind strong are just as important as keeping our bodies limber and sturdy.
To keep our bodies strong, even in our later years, we exercise them. And not even necessarily full workout routines, but just little things work well too. Walks in the park, yoga and stretching, and more, are nice simple ways to keep ourselves going without much stress or hassle.
It only makes sense, that the way to keep our mental acuity strong is to keep using it by exercising it. By exercising the brain we don’t mean taking difficult math quizzes, read long non-fiction books, or learn new languages (although there's nothing stopping you if you want to); you just need to keep stimulating your brain. Have some fun! Any number of brain games are great for helping out your mental health. Crosswords, Chess, jigsaw puzzles, Sudoku, or any other game you enjoy that causes you to think a little extra. Engaging in a lively debate such as what is better milk chocolate or dark chocolate, or simple have a conversation with someone, helps keep the brain active. And yes, physical activities is important for good brain function as exercises increases the flow of blood to the brain.
Having fun is a luxury we can afford ourselves in our later years, but it’s even better when we are in good enough health to enjoy that fun. So take care of yourself, keep your bodies strong and your minds sharp!