The One In Five

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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