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4 Tips for Living Longer and Healthier

aquatic therapy, bon secours in motion physical therapy, therapy, senior health, arthritis rehabilition, orthopaedic rehabilitation, orthopaedic surgeryObesity and diabetes statistics are on the risk in the United States. Hundreds of millions of people suffering from both and – as a result – more heart attacks, more strokes, and a shorter life expectancy. We all know that the key to a healthy life is to eat less and exercise more, but how can you make the necessary changes?

  1. Eat a Side Salad
    A salad is a great way to add a little roughage to your meal of high-carb foods. Make sure the dressing contains vinegar to get its added blood sugar lowering benefits! A new study suggests that one and a half tablespoons of vinegar can lower your blood sugar by 42%.
  2. Prepare Your Pasta Effectively
    Saute your pasta in olive oil (with vegetables!) to build up your insulin sensitivity and get excess sugar out of your blood. Sauteing any carb-rich food will help maintain your blood sugar and stave off diabetes. Expert nutritionists can help you identifying other methods to cut excess sugar from your diet and eat better.
  3. Move a Little More
    Just one hour of moderate exercise can improve you body’s ability to control blood sugar. Move at least 30 to 45 minutes a day and decrease your chance of a variety of other diseases, including cardiovascular conditions. A personal trainer can help you get up and moving.
  4. Sleep Better
    Not sleeping well? If you don’t get seven or eight hours a night your risk of developing diabetes shoots up from 37 to 88 percent! Try blacking out your bedroom and preparing effectively to sleep longer and better. If that doesn’t work you may want to consult with a sleep specialist!