We all appreciate the importance of staying healthy and active,
but finding the time and energy to make that happen can be a challenge
sometimes. So, let’s get back to basics. By combining the financial
practicalities of healthcare coverage with smart lifestyle changes and more of
the good stuff that makes you happy, this year can indeed be your healthiest
year yet.
Lock-In Quality Medical Insurance
The foundation for any healthy and secure lifestyle is the right
medical insurance.
Basic medical insurance, hospital-stay support, and prescription
drug coverage all form an excellent foundation. However, finding a Medicare
Advantage plan that works for you — with hearing, vision, and dental included —
will offer greater peace of mind and fewer potential nasty financial surprises
down the line. Anthem offers Medicare plans to
fit any budget, even offering Medicare Advantage plans with no cost premiums.
Whatever your situation, and however extensive your health insurance needs,
don't delay in finding a plan that's a good fit.
Embrace Regular Exercise
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
regular physical activity reduces the risk of heart disease and injury, assists
in the management of hypertension and diabetes, and helps you delay the onset of joint swelling and arthritic pain.
While more strenuous strength training programs are great, even regular
light exercise like gardening or frolicking with the grandkids is enough to
unlock the majority of these health benefits.
If you’re ready to strap on your trainers and get active, the
National Institute on Aging offers this excellent resource for
finding a safe and sustainable way to stay fit and energized.
Tune Up Your Nutrition
Exercise may be your key to strength and flexibility, but the
right nutrition will give your body the fuel and nutrients it needs to make all
that healthy activity possible. Transitioning to a healthy diet takes time and
commitment, but if you’re striving for a healthy 2020, an excellent early step
is to take a close look at what’s on your plate.
Fortunately, you have a wealth of great resources at your
disposal. Check out the National Institute of Health’s guide on healthy nutrition for
those in their sixties and beyond.
Do What Makes You Happy
It’s odd, but it’s easy sometimes to think of health as
something we “should” pursue, and happiness as those things we “want” for
ourselves. Research is showing us that health and happiness are
far more closely aligned.
Whether it’s a love of fishing, spending time with your family,
or relaxing with a great book, pursuing what makes you happy can bring a slew
of knock-on health benefits. This includes more obvious outcomes like stress
reduction and an improved mood to more surprising physical benefits, such as an
enhanced immune system, a healthier heart, and a higher resistance to chronic
pain.
So, it’s official! If you want to be healthy, fill your life
with activities that bring you joy.
Your Healthiest Year Yet
Let’s face it: 2020 had a bit of a bumpy start. The light at the
end of the tunnel is that we can all take practical steps to feel better, stay
active, and pursue those activities that make us happy. Setting yourself up
with a smart healthcare coverage plan and a balanced approach to exercise and
nutrition is a great way to begin that journey.
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