Depression and Aging – Happier Days Are Bound To Come Back

Depression and aging are largely interrelated. Too much depression hastens aging. Again, early aging invites depression. Both have a bearing with mind.

Aging causes a number of physical and biological changes in the body. There is loss of luster on the body’s external surface, i.e. the skin. Wrinkles, creases and age-spots that appear tarnish the visual appeal of a person. One begins to feel that he is looking less attractive with such visual blemishes. Then there is less energy to run around. Aging makes one to tire out easily. The hands and feet lose their strength and dexterity. A strange feeling of insecurity takes over an aging person.

If the aging is untimely, i.e. what we call premature aging, a person is every likely to become depressed. He will begin to feel the loss of his relevance in society, among his friends and family. The position is further worsened if he falls sick and is unable to recover himself completely.

Depression and aging can easily be kept at bay by following a healthy lifestyle. The essential components of this lifestyle package are good dieting – carbs, proteins and low fats in balanced proportion, vitamin, mineral and anti-aging supplementation, cutting sugars, fatty stuff and junk food, controlled smoking and drinking, and regular exercises. Exercises not only give strength and flexibility to the muscles, but also improve secretion of pleasure hormones that keep one in good mood. So, that’s depression and aging out in one go!