Have you given much thought to how healthy you are and how to maintain your health, through out the years? This is where your health span comes into play. Your health span refers to the number of years you live in good health, free from chronic diseases and disabilities. Unlike life span, which simply measures the number of years you live, health span is a more meaningful metric as it takes into account the quality of your years. That is how many healthy happy years do you have in your life time. Lets explore the concept of health span, and how you can create a wonder healthy life.
Health span is a measure of your overall health and well-being that goes beyond just the absence of disease. It encompasses your physical, mental, and emotional health, as well as your ability to engage in daily activities and maintain a high quality of life. Factors such as your lifestyle choices, genetics, and environmental factors can all have an impact on your health span. For everyone of us we will have a different acceptance of what is good health, so when thinking of your health span, thinking about the quality of your life. Where you currently are and how this looks compared to what you accept as good health.
Thinking about health span is important because it encourages you to focus not just on living longer, but on living a healthier, more fulfilling life. By prioritizing all aspects of health, you can take proactive steps to improve your overall health. Thus reducing your risk of developing chronic diseases later in life. For many of us our health trajectory will trend downwards with age, the concept behind health span is to slow this downward trend. Health span is really about taking daily little steps to ensure you have many happy healthy years.
Several factors can influence a person’s health span, including:
While life span refers to the total number of years a person lives, health span specifically focuses on the number of years lived in good health. Whilst the definition of good health will vary for all of us, we can all agreed living in good health for as many years as possible is a good outcome. A longer health span means living more years free from chronic diseases and disabilities.
Improving your health span involves making positive lifestyle choices that promote overall health and well-being. It means looking at the aspect of life which determine your health span and taking daily steps to improve or maintain good habits, in these areas. This can include:
Regular physical activity is essential for maintaining good health span. In fact exercise is really a cornerstone of improving or maintaining a positive health span. Exercise can improve cardiovascular health, muscle strength, flexibility, and balance, all of which contribute to overall well-being. Exercise also helps maintain a healthy weight, reduces the risk of chronic diseases, and improves mental health.
When thinking about exercise, people often ask, which exercise is best? Really the first consideration should be which exercise will you enjoy. To maintain a positive mindset to exercise you must enjoy what you are doing. After that the intensity and frequency of exercise should be tailored to your individual needs. Generally speaking exercise should include a combination of cardiovascular exercise, gentle strength training, flexibility and balance training.
Health span should be a priority at all ages, from childhood through old age. By adopting healthy habits early in life, such as eating a balanced diet, staying active, and avoiding risky behaviours, individuals can lay the foundation for a longer, healthier life. However, it is never too late to start taking care of your health. Even small changes, such as increasing physical activity or improving diet, can have a positive impact on your health span. Furthermore, remember everyone’s health is on a fluctuating spectrum between good and bad, so it is always good to start and maintain healthier habits.
Regardless of your age, it is never too late to start prioritizing your health span. Making positive changes to your lifestyle can have significant benefits for your health and well-being, no matter when you start.
Health span is a valuable concept that emphasizes living a healthier, more fulfilling life. By prioritizing health span and adopting healthy lifestyle choices, you can improve your overall health and well-being, reduce your risk of chronic diseases, and enjoy a higher quality of life as you age. It is never to late to start thinking about your health and improve the quality of your life.
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Five Dock Osteopathic & Chiropractic is located in Canada Bay, in Sydney’s Inner West. Servicing suburbs including Burwood, Croydon, Drummoyne, Five Dock, Haberfield, Concord, Abbotsford, Chiswick, Leichhardt, Wareemba, Russell Lea, Summer Hill, Strathfield.
Clinic hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 7AM – 7PM
Wednesday, Friday 7AM – 5PM
Saturday 7AM – 2PM
Sunday Closed
Contact details
212 Great North Road, Five Dock, NSW 2046
Phone: 02 9712 1736
Fax : 02 9712 1736
Email : [email protected]
