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The Essentials for Healthy Aging: Water, Sleep, Nutrition, Movement, and Love

The Essentials for Healthy Aging: Water, Sleep, Nutrition, Movement, and Love

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This episode continues the discussion on aging, with a focus on how behavioral health is connected to physical health as we get older. Host Adam Renshaw and Dr. Hansen explore the essential elements all humans need - water, nutrition, sleep, movement, and love - and how deficiencies in these areas can manifest as physical and mental health issues, especially for the elderly.

Main Topics Discussed:

  • The connection between behavioral health and physical health
  • The 5 essential elements all humans need: water, nutrition, sleep, movement, love
  • The importance of love and social connection, especially for the elderly
  • How lack of sleep can negatively impact both physical and mental health
  • Recommendations for getting quality sleep
  • The role of hydration and proper nutrition in supporting overall health
  • How movement and exercise benefit the mind and body
  • The challenges addiction can pose in meeting these essential needs

Here are the two previous episodes Adam and Orin did on Aging:

Brain, Vision & Hearing in Aging: Tips for Maintaining Cognitive & Sensory Health

Aging: How to Care for Our Bodies As We Get Older (Part 1: Heart, Bones, and Joints)

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