Pursuing these long-lasting interests fosters graceful maturity and radiating vitality:
In the pursuit of a fulfilling life, it seems that the practices that sustain us later in life are the same ones that make today richer, lighter, and more meaningful. The Healthy Longevity Center (HLC) at the University of Zurich has been conducting research within the framework of the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021-2030), demonstrating the profound impact of various activities on health and well-being.
Spending at least 120 minutes a week in nature is associated with good health and wellbeing, offering a sense of healing, movement, sunshine, and natural accomplishment. Gardening, in particular, has been linked to reduced risk of hypertension, lower mortality rates, delayed physical disability, enhanced cognition, lower rates of depression, higher life satisfaction, and decreased physical dependency.
Yoga and mindful movement offer benefits such as flexibility, balance, strength, and stress reduction. Creative expression, a form of play that keeps individuals alive, is not limited to the "talented." Poetry, painting, music, or cooking a new recipe can serve as a safe outlet for emotions and make meaning from experiences. Creativity, it seems, sparks joy, a wellness strategy that is not talked about enough.
Lifelong learning builds resilience against cognitive decline and keeps individuals engaged with life. It shifts perspective, helps adaptation, and builds confidence. Friendships at any age are built the same way, with small kindnesses swapped back and forth, as Michelle Obama once said. Friendships are indeed medicine, and maintaining social connections makes a huge difference in emotional and physical health. Isolation can wear people down, while maintaining meaningful connections can give energy, purpose, and even longevity.
Maya Angelou once wisely noted, "You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have." The way we spend our time shapes the way we feel, and small daily choices add up to big shifts in how we experience wellness. Aging isn't something to fear, it's a chance to live more fully and intentionally. By embracing these practices and connections, we can cultivate a life that is rich, meaningful, and filled with joy.
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