7 Fun Activities You’re Never Too Old For

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As we get older, we gain a sense of self that’s resilient to the world and others’ opinions; you gradually begin to care less about what other people think. We appreciate how short time is, and choose not to waste energy on unnecessary drama. All in all, boomers are great candidates for letting their hair down and having some fun. For some fun activity ideas that you’re never too old for, here are seven to get started.

Fun Snacks

A tasty snack, with an extract of THC derived from marijuana, could spice up your day. You can buy marijuana edibles online, and either eat them alone, or rope in your other half or friends to try it too. It’s best at first to start small to see how you get on. Edibles will give you a buzz often describes as a psychoactive experience.

Dating

If you’re not coupled up, it’s never too late to meet someone to spend your time with. Dating and connecting with others is a great way to add some zest to your life. And with dating sites by the dozen online, depending on how far you’re willing to travel, you can begin chatting to new people from across the world.

Fashion

Never lose your sense of style, no matter what age you are. It forms a part of your identity, gives you confidence, and it’s a great way to express your individuality to the world. Dressing well is about feeling great about yourself. Plus, bringing a sense of fun to your daily fashion choices can brighten up yours and other people’s day.

Coloring 

Coloring is not just for children; it’s fun and relaxing for adults too. Exercise your creative streak and ask your grandchildren if you can borrow some of their felt tips and pictures, and get doodling and shading in your chosen image. 

Exercise

Because we often associate the term exercise with sweating it out at the gym, fun isn’t the first word that comes to mind when you think of exercise. But getting active is about much more than that. For instance, you can make it a social activity by power walking around the local park with some friends or family. Or you could indulge in your favorite pastime you dropped years ago, such as soccer or badminton.

Mischief

We’re referring to pranks! Setting creative booby traps, spontaneous surprises, and playing with your other half and family is a great way to release some happy endorphins and keep the fun alive and let off some steam too.

Learning

Are you retired and have extra time on your hands? It could be the perfect time to start learning about an exciting subject. With fewer commitments and more savings, you could enrol on a new course. From microbiology to carpentry, history to pottery, you’ll never be short of new subjects to master.

Finding joy in new activities that make us laugh, smile, and add stimulation to life is necessary for health and well-being and can help sleep better at night. Often throughout life, careers, in particular, demand us to be serious and responsible almost every day. But now you’ve done the hard work; it’s time to focus on more of what makes you happy.

 

4 Ways To Help Improve Your Sleep

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Remember the days when you could fall asleep anytime anywhere on anything?

One thing that almost everyone seems to struggle with, in the modern-day, is getting enough sleep. Recommendations range from anywhere in the 6-9 hours range of what you should be getting each night for a healthy body and mind. However, it can be guaranteed that most people probably land around the 5-7 hour mark fairly easily. For many people, this is simply not enough sleep to allow them to function in a healthy manner throughout the day. As many people seem to forget about the basics of good sleep health, the following are some good tips to keep in mind for better sleep. 

CBD oil

CBD oil really exploded onto the scene over the last few years, with many users claiming it is a practical miracle liquid. While it wouldn’t be right to get into those claims, it has been known to help with sleep for many users. In the limited studies, those who use CBD oil have claimed to get better sleep than without using it. Make sure to do your research before buying anything though. Make sure you are purchasing good quality CBD oil before spending your money. And yes there are other ways to use other such products by buying accessories such as Bubblers online, but they won’t be discussed in further detail here due to their sensitive nature.

Turn off electronics

Moving on, one of the easiest easy to help sleep at night is by limiting your use of blue-light emitting electronics up to an hour before bed. Blue light is given off by electronic screens such as phones, laptops/desktops, or tablets. This light stimulates areas in the brain that prevent you from being able to switch off at night. To limit this effect don’t look at screens up to an hour before bed thus limiting your blue-light exposure. Bored at night? Read a book instead.

Schedule it in

Studies have shown that going to bed and getting up at the same time each day is a great way to help ensure you’re getting the length of sleep that you need to function each day. By also putting your body into a routine, you are also conditioning it to fall asleep and waking up at the same time each day. This helps your body to fall asleep more easily when it comes to heading to bed each night.

Cut out caffeine

It seems obvious, but did you know some experts recommend cutting caffeine out nearly 7 hours before bed? Probably not. Caffeine comes in many drinks to it is advisable to start purchasing caffeine-free if you are still desperate for that late evening cup of coffee before bed. By all means, have a cup when you wake up to get you through the morning if that’s what helps. But come mid-afternoon, slow it down and start cutting it out full stop.

Unfortunately, sleep isn’t an exact science. One thing that can be certain though is that by and large, people aren’t getting enough of it. Some can get by with less and some are desperate for more. But by following these tips you can make sure that what you are getting is better quality and will be better for your health in the long run.

 

4 Ways To Ease Your Aches And Pains

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We all suffer from aches and pains occasionally, and the change in lifestyle brought about by quarantine – with some of us skipping exercise and eating more processed foods for comfort –  hasn’t been the best conditions. Alternatively, as accessing the right medications can be a little harder, many people are thinking about natural ways to treat their conditions. There are quite a few holistic methods out there that can be very effective -it’s all about trying things out and seeing what works for you. Most of these can be combined with prescription medication as well, or may be able to replace it entirely, although you should always take the advice of your doctor before altering a regime that has been working well for you.

Add More Fibre To Your Diet

This may not be the first thing that you’d think of as a prevention for aches and pains, but it can be highly effective. There is lots of research to suggest people who eat a diet high in natural fiber suffer less from osteoarthritis and muscular pain. When we eat fiber rich foods, our bodies produce more short-chain fatty acids. These can help out the health of our gut microbiome, which controls levels of inflammation in the body. This is also important to help us fight off infection and injury damage as well. Try to get at least 25 grams of fiber per day, or try fiber supplements to enhance your diet.

Try Alternative Remedies

If you aren’t getting the relief you need from your medication, or you simply want to try some natural remedies there are a few options worth a try. Many find CBD products to give good relief from aches and pains, and they are available in so many formats, from sweets and skin creams to everyday optimal CBD oil. There is also turmeric, which can work for some people. Available in capsules or even consumed in curries or a turmeric latte, it can also help with bringing down inflammation and making you more comfortable.

Get Into Meditation

Meditation techniques can be a highly effective complement to traditional medication or other natural remedies, as well as being great for your mental health. The best thing is that it’s free, simple and can be done anywhere. You can either just sit down and practice focusing on each part of your body in turn, or you can use a guided meditation app to help you focus. It can be a little tricky to get the hang of, but keep up a daily practice starting with ten minutes or so and you’ll soon feel the benefit.

Target Your Sleeping Habits

A terrible night’s sleep makes everything worse, including joint and muscular pain, so if you know your sleep isn’t great quality, focus on improving it. Start by ensuring the room you sleep in is an optimal temperature (slightly cool is best) and that you have lined curtains or blackout blinds fitted, especially during the summer. Ban all electronic devices from the room as they emit blue light, which disrupts the body’s natural production of melatonin. If you’re still having trouble dropping off, an aromatherapy pillow spray can be a good thing to try.

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