In a few decades, the older population in the Asia Pacific region is expected to increase three-fold, thus making it necessary to raise awareness on the need to address health issues that come with aging.
According to data from the United Nations, one in four people in Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, India, Indonesia, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia and the Philippines is expected to be over 60 years old by 2050, and the number of the older population is seen to swell to 1.3 billion which is triple compared to 2010.
To properly address these aging-related health issues, global nutrition company Herbalife and YouGov asked 1,200 Asia Pacific residents to determine which condition the region is most concerned with. The survey revealed that heart health was the major concern of respondents with 32 percent concurring with this. Meanwhile, 24 percent answered brain health, and 16 percent said they’re primarily concerned about their eye health.
The survey also aimed to inculcate positive lifestyle habits for healthy aging. Fortunately, nine in 10 are already aware that a healthy and active brain, an active lifestyle and good nutrition habits are the keys to living a long and healthy life.
“While our recent survey revealed widespread understanding on the importance of a healthy brain, an active lifestyle and positive nutrition habits to healthy aging, there is still a need to take active steps to keep our mind and body healthy every single day,” said William M. Rahn, senior vice president and managing director of Herbalife Asia Pacific.
To fill in the gaps, Herbalife recently held its very own Nutrition Day which shared practical lifestyle habits people can inject into their lifestyle.
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Many individuals dealing with sensitive skin usually suffer more during the colder season. They are prone to redness, itching and irritation, and often, some resort to taking antihistamines and experimenting with skin soothing products.
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Activities that effectively burn calories
There are many sports and fitness activities people can try to lose weight, tone muscles or keep the body in tiptop shape. For those whose goal is to burn those extra calories especially that the season of parties and reunions has come, here are the MediCard-recommended sports to try.
Swimming
Burning up to 800 calories per hour, swimming is one of the best choices if you want to shed those extra pounds gained during the holidays. Apart from burning calories, it is also great for toning muscles, making it a good overall body workout.
Racket Sports
Racket sports such as tennis and badminton are fun sports you can do with your loved ones. Building lower body strength and endurance, as well as burning up to 900 calories per hour make these sports excellent workout options.
Martial Arts
Whether judo, tae kwon do or Muay Thai, martial arts is sure to help you tone muscles by burning up to 1,100 calories per hour. And you also learn self-defense which makes it a win-win.
Running
Burning up to 1,500 per hour, running is an ideal sport which works every part of your body from calves to abs. For the best-calorie burning potential, try to keep your speed above 8 mph.
Boxing
Boxing, either traditional or kick boxing, burns up to 800 calories per hour. The sport also helps in improving your reflexes and mind and body coordination.
Basketball
Aside from burning up to 900 calories per hour, playing basketball lets you develop flexibility, endurance and improve cardio-respiratory health.
Visit MediCard’s fitness facility at #51 Paseo De Roxas cor. Sen Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City to discover more effective ways to shed pounds and be fit and healthy all year-round.