WHAT IS HEALTHSPAN? AND HOW CAN YOU IMPROVE IT
INVEST IN ALL ASPECTS OF YOUR FITNESS. Exercise is always an excellent investment for a healthier life, but to increase your healthspan, you’ll need to invest in all facets of your fitness, not just cardio. To diversify your health investments, focus on strength, power (how much energy you can output in a short time), balance, flexibility, and cardio. You can accomplish this through any activity, but ensure that your weekly exercises are well-rounded and include at least one exercise in each category. HOW MUCH YOU INVEST MATTERS. We all get busy, that much is true, but how much time you invest in your health makes a difference in how much you get on the return. Ideally, you want to exercise in one of the above categories for 30 minutes daily. If your schedule is slammed, and exercise seems impossible to fit in, try to exercise at a higher intensity (at a level where you cannot
If you’re retired or about to retire, you have a new and exciting life ahead of you. You may plan to travel the world, start a home project, or adopt a pet. Whatever you decide to do in your retirement, it’s essential to ensure you have as much time to enjoy it as possible.
hold a conversation during it) for at least 15 minutes a day for roughly the same results.
Investing in a well-rounded exercise routine with consistent time durations can improve your healthspan for many years. While the amount of time you have left is important, the quality of that time undoubtedly matters too. When you invest in your healthspan, you’re investing in your independence!
So, how do you make it last?
The best way to ensure you get the most out of your life after retiring is to focus on improving your healthspan. While your lifespan is how long you live, your healthspan is how long you can do things independently with complete physical and cognitive ability. Your healthspan also impacts the quality of life left in your lifespan, and the more you invest in it, the more you can enjoy your sunset years to their fullest.
Here’s what you can do to invest in your health now to get the highest return in the future.
Get Your Child Brushing Regularly
3 TIPS TO MAKE ORAL HEALTH FUN
If you have children, you are likely familiar with the struggle of helping your child brush their teeth. According to the American Dental Association (ADA), children should start brushing as soon as their teeth begin to erupt through the gums, which in some cases can happen as early as 6 months of age. If a child has teeth, those teeth (even if there is only one) require adequate brushing. However, getting a baby or a toddler excited about tooth brushing can be a struggle. Let’s look at a few ways you can make brushing fun and exciting to ensure your child’s oral health is top-notch! BEGIN EARLY. Even before your child’s first tooth arrives, begin using cotton swabs or a damp cloth to wipe their gums at night before bed. Not only is this good hygiene practice, but it also
gets them used to having an object in their mouth touching their gums. Once that first tooth makes its appearance, you can then switch to a small toothbrush. As soon as they have two or more teeth that are touching, you can also begin introducing floss as well! BE A PRIME EXAMPLE. In their young years, your child is going to want to mimic everything you do. When they see you cooking, they want to join in. If you’re loading up the dishwasher, they think throwing their toys in there is helping out. The
same is true with brushing teeth. When you practice what you preach and brush and floss regularly, your child will pick up on this and is more likely to want to brush their teeth at the same time in the mirror next to you. CREATE GAMES. Whether you set a timer, play your child’s favorite song or offer incentives after they’ve successfully brushed their teeth, children love having fun while doing something they may not necessarily enjoy. Creative games can help your child brush for the recommended two minutes twice a day. Tooth decay and poor oral health in children are easily preventable as long as you start early and keep it up! With these three tips, you’ll be well on your way to helping your child develop great oral hygiene routines right out of the gate!
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