Affirmations for physical condition

• I have the power to control my physical condition.
• I am in control of my physical condition and wellness.
• I have copious energy, liveliness and well-being.
• I am hale and hearty in all aspects of my life form.
• I do not fear being unhealthy since I know that I control my own body.
• I am at all times proficient to maintain my ideal weight.
• I am packed with energy to do all the every day activities in my life.
• My mind is at silence.
• I adore and care for my body and it cares for me.

How to lead a hale and hearty life

It is anticipated that genes are concerning 30% answerable for our overall physical condition (health) and on the age, while 70% is appropriate to our way of life. The following recommendations from the experts, majority of it spotlight on self-control, can assist you to live a healthier and, in some cases, a longer life. Follow the four steps for sure you can lead a healthy life.

1. Take a healthy diet

This means restrictive your entire fat utilization to 30% or less of entire calories, intake lots of fruits, vegetables and not overeating. The US Department of Agriculture, the assembly that developed the food pyramid, allows you to adapt an eating sketch based on the age, activity level, height and weight all the way through their website.

2. Do exercises on a regular basis

Find an activity that you take pleasure in and do it at least 5 days per week. Exercising is supportive for weight control, cardiovascular physical condition and bone fitness. It will also aid you to sense better by reducing strain.

3. Get rid of bad habits

Try to quit if you smoke cigarettes. If you have the habit of taking alcohol, limit yourself to two drinks per day if you are a guy and one drink per day if you are a lady. Spot out other bad habits in your existence and build up a plan for eliminating them.

4. Relax and enjoy living

Life in the 21st century is very stressful and stress has been shown the way to number of illness because it weakens our immune system. If peaceful doesn't approach easy to you, attempt an activity like yoga, tai chi or meditation.

Healthy ageing - stay involved

Humans are social animals who need contact and intimacy with others to feel good about life. This is even more important after retirement, when the social contact that comes with being in the workforce is gone.

Factors such as low income, reduced physical mobility due to illness, or lack of access to transport can leave some people at home alone with nothing much to do. If this is the case, retirement may lead to social isolation, loneliness and depression. But there are lots of ways to stay involved in the wider community.

Ways to stay involved
Reach out to the immediate world around you for fun, a sense of achievement, social contact and mental stimulation. Some suggestions include:

• Improve your health
• Widen your circle of friends
• Volunteer in the classroom, community centre or organisation
• Become a mentor
• Get computer savvy
• Increase your physical activity.

Improve your health
For some seniors, health problems are a barrier to participation in the wider community. Suggestions include:

• Control existing health issues in close consultation with your doctor. Ask for self-help suggestions to better manage your condition.
• Maintain an appropriate and regular exercise routine. Walk or do strength training or water aerobics. Exercise improves physical health and boosts cognitive abilities such as memory and logic.
• Eat a healthy diet.
• Don’t smoke.
• Limit your alcohol intake.
• Turn off the television. Sitting in front of the TV for long periods every day tends to ‘sedate’ the body and mind.
• Stimulate your brain with activities such as reading, crossword puzzles or ‘thinking’ games such as Scrabble, Sudoku or Trivial Pursuit.
• Lively conversation is effective and fun exercise for the brain. Make an effort to be more sociable; for example, regularly invite family or friends over for a cup of tea and a chat.
• If you are feeling persistently depressed or sad, see your doctor.

Health checks for men

Men must have daily health checks. See your doctor for regular medical check-ups to help you keep on healthy and to pick up early on warning signs of disease or illness. Cardiovascular (heart) disease, diabetes and some cancers can often be picked up in their early stages, when treatment may be more successful.

While you have a health check, your doctor will speak to you about your medical history, your family’s history of disease and your lifestyle. Your diet, your weight, how much you exercise and whether or not you smoke will also is discussed.

If you have ‘high risk’ factors, for example a family history of a disease, it may be more likely that you will develop a particular disease. Regular check-ups may help your doctor pick up early warning signs. Other early warning signs of disease include high blood pressure.

Health care at home

Health checks and staying well should be part of your regular routine. This will help you stay healthy and pick up potential problems early. Things you can do at home include:

• Skin checks – you should check your skin every three months for unusual moles or freckles. See your doctor if you notice anything unusual. Men at high risk need regular examination by their doctor or dermatologist.
• Dental care – you can reduce your risk of tooth decay, gum disease and tooth loss if you clean your teeth regularly, eat a low sugar diet and visit the dentist at least once a year.
• Testicle checks – from puberty onwards you should check regularly for unusual thickenings or lumps in the testicles. See your doctor if you are concerned.

Heart health checks

Health checks for heart disease may include:

• Blood pressure – have your blood pressure checked every two years if your blood pressure is normal and there is no family history of high blood pressure. If your blood pressure is on the high side or you have a personal or family history of high blood pressure, stroke or heart attack, it’s best to have it checked more frequently. Be advised by your doctor.
• Blood tests – these check cholesterol levels and blood triglycerides. High levels may indicate an increased risk of various health problems including heart disease. If you’re over 45, you should have these blood tests once every five years. If you’re at high risk of cardiovascular disease and have a family history, you should be tested every year from age 40.
• Obesity tests – being overweight is a significant risk factor in many health conditions including cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Ask your doctor to check your body mass index (BMI) and waist measurement every two years.

Diabetes
Tests for diabetes include the fasting blood sugar level test. This involves measuring the amount of glucose in the blood after you haven’t eaten for a while. Depending on your risk level, you will need to be tested annually or once every three years. Men at higher risk of type 2 diabetes include:

• Those over 45 years who are obese or have high blood pressure
• Those who have had angina, a heart attack or stroke
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men aged over 35 years
• Pacific Islander men
• Those with a family history of diabetes, who should be checked every year after they turn 40.

Prostate cancer
There are still some disagreements among experts on some elements of prostate cancer screening, so discuss the pros and cons with your doctor. If you’re over 50, an annual digital prostate examination may be recommended. This means the doctor inserts a gloved and lubricated finger into your anus to feel for changes to the prostate gland.

The prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood test is not recommended as a screening test for the general population. A positive PSA blood test must be confirmed with the digital test and other tests including a biopsy of the prostate.

If you have a family history of any type of cancer, including prostate cancer, you may need to have a PSA and digital test regularly after you turn 40. Ask your doctor for advice.

Bowel cancer
The faecal occult blood test (FOBT) uses chemicals to check a stool sample for blood. If you’re over 50 you should have this test once every two years or after you turn 40 if you have a family history.

Men at high risk of bowel cancer may need a colonoscopy every five years. During this test, the doctor inserts a slender instrument called a colonoscope through the anus to visually check the rectum and large bowel for any abnormalities.

Eye conditions

Eyesight tends to deteriorate with age. It’s recommended that:

• Men aged between 50 and 65 years should have a general eye examination every five years.
• Men aged over 65 years should have an eye examination once a year.
• Every man over 40 years should have regular eye examinations. One condition that an optometrist can test for is glaucoma. This is a serious eye condition characterised by high fluid pressure within the eyeball. Men at increased risk should be tested for glaucoma at an earlier age. Risk factors include family history, diabetes, prior eye injury, high blood pressure or use of steroids.

Bone density

Osteoporosis is a disease that causes thinning of the bones. Osteoporosis can affect men as well as women. Advancing age is a significant risk factor. A bone density test helps to determine the health of your bones. Bone density testing is most often used when people have:

• Osteoporosis or concerns about osteoporosis
• A vertebral (spinal) deformity
• Osteopaenia (decreased bone density)
• A previous fracture.

Other tests
You may need other regular tests not listed here depending on your personal or family medical history. Ask your doctor for further information.

Where to get help

• Your doctor
• Dentist
• Eye specialist

Things to remember

• Men should see their doctor for regular medical check-ups.
• Screening tests help doctors to detect many diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and some cancers in their early stages.
• A man at high risk of a particular disease should be regularly tested regardless of his age.

Homeless Health Concerns

Poor health can contribute to being homeless, and being homeless can lead to poor health. Limited access to health care can make it worse. That's why the health of homeless people in the United States is worse than that of the general population. Common health problems include

* Mental health problems
* Substance abuse problems
* Bronchitis and pneumonia
* Problems caused by being outdoors
* Wound and skin infections

Many homeless women are victims of domestic or sexual abuse. Homeless children have high rates of emotional and behavioral problems, often from having witnessed abuse.

Mental and emotional signs of abuse and addiction

Abuse and addiction also affect mood, as drugs are abused for the temporary good feelings they provide. These feelings can vary depending on the drug used. Some mental and emotional signs include:

* Cycles of being unusually talkative, “up” and cheerful, with seemingly boundless energy.
* Increased irritability, agitation and anger
* Unusual calmness, unresponsiveness or looking “spaced out”
* Apathy and depression
* Paranoia, delusions
* Temporary psychosis, hallucinations
* Lowered threshold for violence

Drug Specific Symptoms

Marijuana:
Glassy, red eyes; loud talking and inappropriate laughter followed by sleepiness; a sweet burnt scent; loss of interest, motivation; weight gain or loss.

Alcohol:
Clumsiness; difficulty walking; slurred speech; sleepiness; poor judgment; dilated pupils; possession of a false ID card.

Depressants:
(including barbiturates and tranquilizers) Seems drunk as if from alcohol but without the associated odor of alcohol; difficulty concentrating; clumsiness; poor judgment; slurred speech; sleepiness; and contracted pupils.

Stimulants:
Hyperactivity; euphoria; irritability; anxiety; excessive talking followed by depression or excessive sleeping at odd times; may go long periods of time without eating or sleeping; dilated pupils; weight loss; dry mouth and nose.

Inhalants:
(Glues, aerosols, and vapors ) Watery eyes; impaired vision, memory and thought; secretions from the nose or rashes around the nose and mouth; headaches and nausea; appearance of intoxication; drowsiness; poor muscle control; changes in appetite; anxiety; irritability; an unusual number of spray cans in the trash.

Hallucinogens:
Dilated pupils; bizarre and irrational behavior including paranoia, aggression, hallucinations; mood swings; detachment from people; absorption with self or other objects, slurred speech; confusion.

Heroin:
Needle marks; sleeping at unusual times; sweating; vomiting; coughing and sniffling; twitching; loss of appetite; contracted pupils; no response of pupils to light.

Tobacco/Nicotine:
Smell of tobacco; stained fingers or teeth.