‘As you sow, so shall you reap’ doesn’t prove wrong even with weight loss. Each individual’s present state is a reflection of his/her actions/inputs sown during younger years. Our great grandparents and grandparents lead a healthier life and remained fitter for longer years compared to our parents and us. Neither should we deny the fact that lifestyle changes and quality of lifestyle play a tremendous role in building our future health. We have read many articles and there have been various publications showing the importance of physical activity at any age, studies proving that any age is the right age to start being fit and so. But we’ve got another study that shows that its extremely important to lose weight at a younger age (if needed) to avoid accelerated health deterioration at older ages.
Now or Never Being in 15s, 25s or 35s is a guarantee against diseases for many as these people have a strong wrong notion that illness and diseases are for the elderly. Youngsters treat their lives carelessly failing to stay active and eat healthy. Some remain in normal weight ranges while many land up with overweight/obesity problems. People are busy dealing with work pressure, accommodating family requirements and meeting project deadlines. it’s not until middle age that individuals rush to lose weight due to various reasons such as indications of BP or diabetes, lack of energy or a sudden enlightenment that has struck him/her like lightening. But it’s pretty late! There have been studies previously that linked weight loss in older adults to increased risk of illness and death, but these lacked concrete evidences. Another latest study trending in the same lines researched about the health and weight of women aged above 65 years. The research group were lucky to find 20 years’ health data of these participants which helped them understand the link between long term weight loss/gain and health. The same research team had earlier found that rate of weight loss after the age of 20 determined the risk of dementia in women over 80 years of age (this did not include women who suddenly lost ample weight). With this, the same team theorized that women who lost ample weight or experienced fluctuating weight measures were likelier to functional poorly at the age of 20 and also had greater chances of having poorer health almost 1-5 years after the age of 20. The present study showed that almost 10 kilograms of weight lost over 20 years increased the risk of death by 23% and risk of hip fracture by 52%. Those who lost around 9 kilograms of weight (moderate loss) were at a 74% risk of death and faced thrice the risk of hip fracture compared to those who had not lost weight. They were 4 times likelier to have poor physical health after 20 years. Women who lost less than 9 kilograms of weight over 20 years were at an increased risk of death but faced no risk of hip fracture. Age as a Determining Factor for Weight Loss Women face a greater risk of putting on weight especially during puberty and after menopause. But they are also likelier to lose weight as they grow old due to changes in sensory taste, improper digestion and lack of proper absorption of nutrients. They are also at a greater risk of mental health problems such as loneliness and depression which trigger weight loss sometimes. The research shows that increased weight loss in old age is linked to increased risk of poor health outcomes. Following up on women’s nutrition, her social, environmental and physical factors definitely gives us clues about preserving her health during old age. Studies might bring in new theories and results might become more complicated but one thing remains constant-health. Learning to live healthy and eat nutritious food right from a younger age decreases the risk of many health problems that might crop up later in life. Get in touch with registered dietitian nutritionists at www.firsteatright.com to get yourself moving on the right track towards health and age gracefully in the right way. Fitness is the crux of life. You might be talented, smart and intelligent but if you are not healthy there is not much scope to be extremely successful in life as you might face obstacles in the form of health issues at every juncture of life. Physical fitness directly impacts your health in the form of cognition, mortality, heart disease risk and overall wellness. Exercise has always been a prescription for mental wellness, happiness and overall well-being. Read more about how exercise can be your gateway to happiness by visiting www.firsteatright.com. Leading an active lifestyle by exercising regularly, eating healthy food and staying fit helps you face your day-to-day issues with confidence. We have got several research results linking depression with reduced levels of physical activity. But a new study now matches physical performance with mental health and emotions.
Upper & Lower Body Performance Levels Directly Impacts Depression Levels The study from Singapore is the first one to evaluate objective measures of physical performance to depression and anxiety in premenopausal, perimenopausal and postmenopausal women. Women, especially those above middle age, face greater risks with emotional imbalance in the form of depression and anxiety. The study enrolled 1,100 women aged between 45 and 69 years measuring their physical performance and mental fitness levels. Almost 15% participants, mostly younger age ones, were those who reported increased depression and anxiety levels. The researchers conducted tests to measure the participants’ upper and lower body strength. Results showed that those who expressed weak upper body strength (handgrip strength) and lower body strength (repeated chair stand test) were clearly linked to increased depression and anxiety symptoms. Depression is depressing indeed. It has the ability to put one’s life in a turmoil affecting quality of life, having a strong impact on mortality risk, heart disease and can even cause disability. Hence, identifying risk factors of depression and taking steps to curb it at the initial stages is the wise route to conquer. Exercise is your ‘me’ time where you dedicate it completely for your well-being. It takes you off the mood swings, tension, stress and negativities surrounding you. While we still need research whether strength training exercises that improve physical performance will also stave off depression and anxiety in women above 45 years, there are studies that also show that strength training has shown positive effects in reducing the depressive symptoms in many women. While doing aerobic or strength training exercises there is an increase in blood flow to the brain which might be a factor for suppressing depression or there might be chances of release of endorphins such as dopamine that help to cope with stress and keep you composed. Whatever it is, you need to exercise daily to stay healthy irrespective of its advantages and benefits. Do your workout regularly and eat a well-balanced diet to achieve wellness in life. |
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