Aim for three healthy meals a day that provide fruit, vegetables, protein, good fats, whole grainsand low-fat dairy products. In one study, people who followed this approach (also known as the Mediterranean diet) faithfully were 74 percent less likely to become frail. Be sure to include enough muscle-nurturing protein.
How do you overcome old age weakness?
Here are some suggestions:
- Keep a fatigue diary to help you find patterns throughout the day when you feel more or less tired.
- Exercise regularly. Almost anyone, at any age, can do some type of physical activity. ...
- Try to avoid long naps (over 30 minutes) late in the day. ...
- Stop smoking. ...
- Ask for help if you feel swamped.
How can I stay strong as I get older?
“Keep yourself healthy.” Here's what she recommends:
- Get some exercise. The goal is to work up to 30 to 45 minutes a day for five days a week. ...
- Evaluate your diet. Talk to your doctor or a nutritionist about what you're eating. ...
- Tackle health problems tied to what you eat. ...
- Control any diseases.
