It’s a well-known fact that staying physically active has positive outcomes on one’s physical health. But did you know that physical activity, performing daily activities, engaging in work and being playful all have positive effects on life satisfaction, happiness and psychological well-being in later life? It’s true! While mental health plays an important role in later-life satisfaction, let’s focus on physical activity.
Among the seven dimensions of wellness – physical, intellectual, environmental, vocational, social, emotional – spiritual wellness may be the source for bringing the other dimensions harmoniously together. It may actually be the most personal and intimate dimension and greatly influence every realm in our lives.
Studies in neuroepidemiology report that over 40% of American adults diagnosed with common neurological conditions like headaches, migraines, back pain, stroke, and seizures use complementary and alternative medicine. Mind-body therapies are the most commonly used including deep breathing exercises, mediation, relaxation techniques and yoga. The exciting news is that they work.
