Top tips for anti-ageing

A recent article in Saga.co.uk gives some useful tips to slow down the ageing process.

For example dancing is a great way to enjoy yourself and burn off calories at the same time! Put on your favourite CDs and let yourself go wild. It also helps to lower levels of the bad blood fats just after five months! These are related to furring of the arteries, as found in a study of healthy men and women aged of 62 to 82.

Do take advantage of any medical check ups you can get, especially if they are free! It's easy to forget about testing for type 2 diabetes which causes symptoms of extreme thirst and fatigue and passing of urine. Neglecting these symptoms could lead to furring of the arteries and damage to kidneys, nerves and eyesight.

Have your blood pressure checked as it has been found that one in four adults suffers from high blood pressure. In a recent study in Minnesota in Minneapolis it was discovered that diet plays a huge roll in blood pressure. To maintain a healthy blood pressure and reduce hypertension, it was found best to avoid or reduce red and processed meats and instead eat a diet rich in wholegrains, fruit, vegetables and milk.

Do eat lots of grapes especially the red or purple ones as these contain a lot of antioxidants for health and longevity - if you can't drink red wine then grapes or purple grape juice are the answer! The antioxidants enhance the flexibility of the arteries which then increases the flow of blood to the heart and other muscles. Purple grapes or grape juice reduce the formation of damaging blood clots from congestion of blood platelets and also lower cholesterol levels.

Have a hearing check too especially if you know you have problems. Over 60s often suffer hearing loss but there are many discreet hearing aids available now. You can get a hearing check from the charity RNID telephone 0845 600 5555.

Do watch your salt intake especially when it comes to packaged processed foods. Try to stick to 6g a day by using an online salt calculator and always read the labels on the packets.

Be sure to wear sunscreen with minimum SPF of 15 and even on wintry days, reapplying every two hours to avoid sun damage.

Finally - take a holiday! Just the break will do wonders for your health and happiness!

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