Healthy Ageing: Can our lifestyle change?
Article Type: Short Communication
Year: 2025; Volume: 5; Issue: 3; Page No: 11 – 14
Author: Shalini Shribalaji
Affiliation: Geriatric Physician, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Pondicherry, Puducherry (UT), India.
Email ID: shalinikaliaperumal@gmail.com
https://doi.org/10.55349/ijmsnr.2025531114
| How to cite this article: Shribalaji S. Healthy Ageing: Can our lifestyle change? Int J Med Sci and Nurs Res 2025;5(3):11–14. DOI: https://doi.org/10.55349/ijmsnr.2025531114 |
Article Summary: Submitted: 15-July-2025; Revised: 28-July-2025; Accepted: 26-August-2025; Published: 30-September-2025
Conflict of Interest – None
Source of funding – None
Corresponding Author:
Dr. Shalini Shribalaji,
No. 64A, Reddiyarpalayam,
Pondicherry,
Puducherry (UT), India.
Email ID: shalinikaliaperumal@gmail.com
Abstract
Background: Healthy ageing refers to maintaining physical, mental and social wellbeing as people grow older. With rising life expectancy, the focus has shifted from merely living longer to living healthier. Lifestyle factors such as diet, physical activity, sleep, stress management, and avoidance of harmful habits play a crucial role in determining the quality of ageing. Understanding how lifestyle modifications influence ageing outcomes helps promote long term health and independence among the elderly.
Methods: In this study dietary habits, physical activity levels, sleep patterns, and stress management practices were described. The association between healthy lifestyle factors and indicators of healthy ageing (eg. Physical fitness, cognitive alertness, and absence of chronic diseases) were explained in detail
Observations: Elderly people who followed a balanced diet, engaged in regular physical activity, and practiced stress –reducing habits showed significantly better health indicators. They had lower BMI, normal blood pressure and better cognitive function compared to those with sedentary lifestyles and poor dietary patterns.
Conclusion: From this article, I have revealed that lifestyle changes have a measurable impact on healthy ageing. Regular exercise, balanced nutrition, adequate sleep and stress control promote longevity and enhance quality of life. Adopting these habits early in adulthood can prevent chronic diseases and support graceful ageing.
Keywords: healthy ageing, lifestyle factors, balanced diet, graceful ageing
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