Geriatricians emphasize that aging well involves more than just diet and exercise. Dr. Parul Goyal identifies three main components: physical health, emotional connection, and mental support. Increasing social interactions is vital for combating loneliness, especially in the wake of the COVID pandemic, which has heightened isolation among the elderly. Socializing is not only crucial for emotional well-being but also for brain health; Dr. Lee Lindquist compares the brain to a muscle that needs regular stimulation to thrive. The article advocates for fostering relationships within communities to support healthy aging.
Aging well, in my opinion, consists of three different components: physical health, emotional connection and mental support. These elements come together to help you live a life that's rewarding, lively and healthful.
Loneliness and isolation are a big problem, so much so that the surgeon general of the United States declared an epidemic of isolation and loneliness throughout the country.
We think of the brain as a muscle, so if you sit in a room with four walls all day and not talk to anybody, you're almost living in a nursing home...your brain is going to go to sludge because it's not getting any stimulation.
Collection
[
|
...
]