Mental Health
Many people aged over 40 years, experience some type of mental health concern. The most common concerns include anxiety, some cognitive impairment, and mood disorders (such as depression)
According to the US Public Health Service, about 50 percent of mental problems reported in the United States are anxiety disorders related to the brain’s fear system. Chronic anxiety & stress can also lead to weight gain and abdominal fat, disrupt body’s metabolism. This would in turn cause blood sugar to rise, triggering cells to store fat, contributing to muscle breakdown, and instigating appetite and serious;y compromise our immune system
What we can do to handle stress better?
Researchers believe that many of the age-related changes which affect the mind, such as memory loss, are actually lifestyle related. We can handle stress better if we address these lifestyle related issues.
- Exercise. Keeping an active body is crucial, if we want an active mind. A fit body is more resistant to mental stress and better prepared to deal with the pressures of day to day life and helps to approach our challenges with a healthy perspective.
- Are you feeling anxious, depressed or using alcohol or drugs to manage your mood? Please seek immediate assistance. Untreated mental health problems are associated with poor physical health outcomes and overall decreased quality of life
- Be an interested person. Remain aware of new developments in the arts, sciences, politics and other areas of cultural and social interest.
- Be an interesting person. Engage in something that matters to you and that you care passionately about.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, these stress-relieving tips from WebMD can help you relax in 15 minutes or less.
