Health Steward Q&A Senior Health Elderly Nutrition

What should the elderly do if they want to live a long and healthy life?

Asked by:Blakely

Asked on:Apr 08, 2026 08:41 PM

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  • Beatrice Beatrice

    Apr 08, 2026

      A German medical expert has proven after decades of research that China elderly If you want healthy To live a long life, you must do the seven words "preserve, live, transfer, participate, sleep, adjust, and listen".

      “"Bao" means keeping the brain alive. Use it or lose it. Middle-aged and elderly people should continue to read, read newspapers, draw and play chess, and cultivate various interests and hobbies. Research shows that a 65-year-old man who often uses his brain has as much mental power as a 35-year-old young man who doesn't like to use his brain.

      “"Live" means moving your fingers. The hands have an intimate relationship with the brain. Frequently moving your fingers and doing aerobics with alternating hands can stimulate the cerebral hemispheres, have the effect of strengthening the brain, improving intelligence, and delaying aging.

      “"Transfer" means to transform activities of different natures. After a long period of monotonous work or reading or writing, you should switch to activities of different natures in time so that your brain can nerve Don’t get too tired and stay in top shape. Walking, doing gymnastics, etc. are better ways to switch activities.

      “"Participate" means to participate in social activities and sports activities. Make friends among young people and always maintain a happy mood, which can eliminate fatigue, make you feel happy, and enhance your physical fitness.

      “"Sleep" means getting enough sleep. Middle-aged and elderly people must learn to live scientifically and regularly, arrange rest time reasonably, not drive "night train", not fight fatigue, and ensure 8 hours of sleep a day (10 hours for the elderly).

      “"Tune" means scientific diet. Achieve a balanced diet, eat more vitamin- and mineral-rich jujubes, milk, soy milk, egg yolks, sesame seeds, walnut kernels, lilies, and vegetables and fruits, and eat less animal fat and sugar-rich foods.

      “"Listen" means listening to beautiful and beautiful songs. Beautiful melody can increase the vitality of the brain, regulate the function of the central nervous system, and make people feel relaxed and happy.