An interesting phrase you don’t hear daily is “compression of morbidity.”
Sounds dreadful.
But it’s something everyone wants: to have all our age-related illnesses come in as short a time as possible at the end of life. In other words, it means living well right up until the end.
The ultimate example is being healthy and active until passing away peacefully while asleep.
It’s a universal goal and a primary driver of over-50 fitness. A healthy lifestyle can help us reach it. That means regular exercise, proper diet and rest, and living at the right weight. You already know it will keep us alive longer. But more to the point, these habits keep us healthier longer into our advanced years.
This is a primary motivator for many “active agers.” When you ask why they’re committed to fitness, you often hear them say:
- “So, I can enjoy life for as long as possible.”
- “So I don’t become a burden.”
- “Because I don’t want to be feeble and frail over a period of slow decline.”
Sound familiar?
Research shows that people with healthier lifestyles suffer less decline than people who are sedentary, smoke, and have other unhealthy habits. Talk to your doctor about applying “compression of morbidity” concepts to increase your quality of life – from hip replacements to hearing aids.
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