Among the many capabilities that distinguish us humans from other earthly creatures is the ability to forecast future events and prepare accordingly. However, this unique gift also has a downside: We worry. And sometimes we worry too much.
It’s no secret that Americans spend too much time sitting. Long hours working in offices, commuting in cars, and watching TV or playing video games for relaxation render many of us near motionless for entire days. Health experts keep encouraging everyone to move more, but that is not easily done. The consequences are among the greatest health concerns facing us today.
In our busy lives, getting enough rest can be challenging at any age. But for older people it becomes even more difficult.As we age, we not only need less sleep, we also don’t sleep as deeply and wake up more often during the night.
Older Americans have a much better chance to enjoy many more years of good health and vitality than any generation before them due to better medical treatment and easier access to healthcare, according to a recent study, based on data collected by government health agencies over the last three decades. On average, seniors living today in the United States can expect about two more years of healthy living than their parents.
Older Americans have a much better chance to enjoy many more years of good health and vitality than any generation before them. While that is good news for retiring Baby Boomers, these findings are not universally applicable.
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