Physical Wellness is one of the International Council on Active Aging’s Seven Dimensions of Wellness and it isn’t just about exercise. It’s about the lifestyle choices we make daily: what we eat, how we sleep, and how we manage stress. It’s adapting to our individual lifestyles and finding a way to keep moving forward.
7 Dimensions of Wellness: PHYSICAL
What’s possible if we make healthy lifestyle choices every day? Growing Bolder has interviewed hundreds of men and women in their 90s and 100s who are still living alone, still actively engaged in life, and still enjoying every day. The takeaway from their example is that there is no secret. Studies have shown that 80% of how long we live is determined by our daily lifestyle choices and only 20% by our genes. Active longevity is achieved by men and women who are as diverse as any group could be. What they share are healthy daily lifestyle choices that support physical well-being.
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Check out these resources to learn more about Emotional Wellness:
- Read More about Physical Wellness in this article, "What Could You Do Today That Your 80-year-old Self Will Thank You For?"
- Listen To The Growing Bolder Podcast on Spotify
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