Just one thing

Kefir drink every morning for breakfast

Get up and move around every 20 minutes or so.

I meant to add ... I'm shocked that people don't routinely brush their teeth twice a day!

Yes pascal - kefir!! We have started that too recently.
Kefir contains millions of probiotics, which are bacteria with potential health benefits. It's also low in lactose and packed with vitamins and minerals that are good for your body. Scientists have found a range of possible health benefits of kefir, including improved cholesterol, blood sugar control, and gut health.

Vitamin D. The only supplement most people really get benefit from.
However, I have just been told I am anaemic so Dr has put me on iron tablets and I am eating spinach omelette for lunches. She told me not to follow meals with a cup of tea or coffee, as it prevents the absorption of the iron in the meal. I didn't know that.

MawtheMerrier

(Could you guess that I hate Michael Mosley’s smug “Just one thing” series?)

Me too!

Eat a bit less.

Well I’m a great fan of Michael Moseley and of the Just One Thing podcast.

One suggestion that really helped me to sort my sleep pattern out was going out for a short walk as soon as possible after waking up. Another was taking a hot bath just before bed.

I did try the cold shower idea………once.

I brush my teeth after everything I eat I do have a heathy home cooked diet. I keep active for my poor joints otherwise they would cease up. My doctor told me red wine in moderation is ok that’s good enough for me.

Another vote for (lots of) walking - as we simply aren't meant to sit about - so use it or lose it (and a healthy vegan diet with loads of veg too). Better health, lower weight and blood pressure just follow automatically.

Find a positive out of a negative. Can be something as silly as a cloud shape. I saw a pigeon trying to mount his mate and falling off my fence . He then tried again she moved away and looked and in my mind she said you have got to be joking and then flew off. He sat there and made me laugh.

I am another one who doesn't like Michael Moseley. Like that Jane plan woman it's just for the money.

I’ve watched similar amusing events Whiff 😀
I don’t watch Michael Moseley enough but when I have I’ve too soon forgotten the advice anyway.
As for Jane Plan, as I commented on the hating adverts thread, I’d like to wipe the smile off her face.

🤣🤣*Whiff*. Laughter is a good medicine.

Hetty58

Another vote for (lots of) walking - as we simply aren't meant to sit about - so use it or lose it (and a healthy vegan diet with loads of veg too). Better health, lower weight and blood pressure just follow automatically.

Agreed. Can't walk too much!

Use stairs when possible, walk, stand on one leg whilst cleaning your teeth. Anything to improve your balance and strengthen the ankles and legs and prevent falls in later life. So many people I knew were taken into hospital after a fall, caught something there (MRSA, pneumonia, Norovirus) and never came home. My own parents, my mother's neighbour's parents to name but four.

I’d say the best thing is to get a pet, it makes so much difference to your happiness (and fitness if it’s a dog).

Me to Retread.
Park farther away from the supermarket as possible,those extra yards will help.

Keeping as active as I can, while I can by doing things I enjoy. fwiw I've just started on the ZOE programme (they do free podcasts if anyone is interested, I find them a bit long winded but there's lots of interesting stuff which is backed up by research). As part of the programme, you do a range of tests and wear a blood sugar monitor for 14 days. I am rather shocked to discover that the episodes of extreme fatigue and light headedness are not a symptom of my heart condition but episodes of seriously low sugar levels (hypos). Trip to doctor required!

I recently read his book on this. Full of common sense ideas.
Do a couple of exercises every day. -
Squats. I do squats and risers combined.
Push ups. Not necessarily from the floor. Wall push-ups are good too.

Moderation in all things.

Set a timer when sitting. Then move! I do this for every 30 minutes - especially when watching TV. It really helps with mobility, IMO. Also move about your home as much as you can: even just pottering about is a good idea.

I’d just say do a bit of yoga, even if it’s only 5 minutes. Stretching and maintaining joints will keep us flexible and avoid falls and injury.

Can't stand that smug self-satisfied man. I switch off immediately when is on tv. Detest the man.

Weight training - at any age!

I agree with Casdon, especially if you live alone. They can help you from feeling lonely and keep you fit too.