Diet is the first key to health and fitness. Some foods are good for the body and others not so much. Healthy foods are rich in nutrients, vitamins, and minerals, while unhealthy foods are high in calories, fat, sugars, and salts, and low in nutritional value. Ensure you eat much of the former and few of the latter for a healthy start.
Activity, both mental and physical, is important for health and fitness. Do crossword puzzles, Sudoku, play chess, or other games that work your brain. Do gardening, take walks, go touring around your town. In Santa Clarita, we have lots of biking and hiking trails as well as paseos to get you up off the couch and into the grandeur that is our city.
For those who want to exercise and build strong bodies, join one of our many health clubs. The prices are reasonable and the experience is priceless. Remember, Santa Clarita has several city facilities and activities (including sports leagues) to help you enjoy yourself as you build up your body.
We can’t stress enough how important it is to visit your doctors regularly. Good health starts with prevention. Visit your primary physician, dentist, optometrist, and audiologist regularly. If you are a woman over thirty perform a BSE (breast self-examination) at home regularly. It can save your life. If you are a man over fifty, have your prostate checked every few years.
Lastly, rest and relaxation cure a lot of things. By rest, we mean getting lots of sleep. By relaxation, we mean engaging in stress-free activities. Sometimes those are difficult things to do, but we must take special care to do them.
Have a healthy life!
