Taking care of our health and well-being becomes increasingly important as we age. Our bodies and minds undergo many changes, and knowing how we can support them can lead to a longer and healthier life. These healthy aging insights will help guide you to how you can start looking after your heart health, brain health, immune system, and bone health.
Maintaining a Healthy Heart as You Age
Nutrition and vitamin supplementation can play a key role in heart health. Making vegetables, fruits, meat and fish, while limiting sweets, sugar-sweetened beverages, and red or processed meats will help you achieve healthier cholesterol levels.[1] CoQ10 supplementation can also positively contribute to your heart health with its involvement in energy production in the heart. As an antioxidant, it can help to fight damaging particles that are known to be involved in health conditions.[2] CoQ10 can be found in our Platinum Naturals Super Easymulti 45+ and Easymulti 60+ products.
Stress also plays a major role in your mental and physical health. Various functions of your life can be affected by stress such as your sleep, eating habits, and mood.[3] In turn, these can have an impact on your heart health. To help manage your stress try meditating, exercising, practicing yoga, engaging in hobbies, and finding other activities that help you de-stress.
Enhancing Cognitive Function and Protecting Your Brain Over Time
Brain health encompasses a variety of brain functions, and cognitive health is just one aspect. Cognitive health is about one’s ability to think, learn, and remember. Taking steps to care for your physical health will also benefit your cognitive health. Adequate sleep, physical activity, and a healthy diet are all ways to help keep your brain healthy.[4]
The effects of diet and supplementation on cognitive health continue to be researched. Ginkgo biloba can influence memory[5] and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) from omega-3 fatty acids has a role in maintaining brain function and in learning.[6] Some natural ingredients and vitamin supplementation such as Ginkgo biloba, CoQ10 and DHA from omega-3 fatty acids can work together to improve brain power.
Keeping your mind engaged also has cognitive health benefits such as being involved in music, writing, or learning something new. High social engagement with others from family, friends and one’s community can also better one’s cognitive health.[7] Try keeping your mind healthy and engaged with these tips!
Boosting Your Immune System to Stay Healthy and Resilient
Your immune system is vital to keeping your body in its healthy condition. But there are so many things that can affect the state of it. Making sure you’re staying sufficient in essential micronutrients including vitamins A, D, C, E, B6, and B12, folate, zinc, iron, copper, and selenium, can support the effectiveness of how your immune system responds.[8] The micronutrients that have the most effect on your immune system are vitamin C, D and zinc. The immune system works closely with other systems in your body, so maintaining a strong immune system will help in combating ailments and promoting overall longevity.[9]
Supplementation is one of the best ways to make sure you are supporting your immune system with the micronutrients it needs to thrive. It will help you fill those nutrient gaps with targeted support, helping you strengthen those defense barriers.
Strengthening Your Bones Throughout the Years
There are numerous ways to strengthen your bones, and healthy bones are essential to overall health. A couple of things you can do to increase your bone health is through good sleep, exercise, and calcium-intake. Adequate sleep is shown to have a direct correlation on bone mass[10], while exercise helps strengthen your bones over time, and calcium represents the major component of bone composition[11]. To increase your sleep amount and quality, make sure you maintain a consistent circadian rhythm, which contributes to the boost of numerous biological processes and systems. Evidence has shown that exercise helps regulate your bone vascularization in bones, which play crucial roles in maintaining skeletal health.[12] Try adding exercise to your routine to keep your bones in good condition.
Taking proactive steps to support your heart, brain, immune system, and bones can enhance your overall health and longevity. Small and consistent changes in your lifestyle, diet, and supplementation can all add to significant improvements over time. It’s time to embrace these healthy aging tools to live a longer, healthier, and fuller life.
