Poor sleep = premature deaths!

Ageing is tied to numerous health concerns, including sleep difficulties

Complaints of sleep difficulty are common among the senior adults

Many factors contribute to this condition

• Lack of sleep hormone, due to reduced exposure to sunlight

• May be medical condition

• Lack of physical activity

• Intake of alcohol or caffeine

WAIT ! Help IS AT HAND

A study shows that moderate activity of 150 minutes a week or more vigorous activity of 75 minutes may counter the serious health problems associated with poor sleep

The researchers of this observational study does not prescribe but recommend that people with inadequate quality sleep to adopt regular physical activity to counter the unhealthy outcome of poor sleep

Help yourself

Make walking fashionable and explore a place of interest and history. Feel revitalised and be proud of our heritage

There are many nature trails that provide pleasurable walks

There are at least 22 nature trails waiting for you to explore

My nature trail gives me plenty of personal space. There are few people to crowd me out.

There is so much tranquility and stress free moments to enjoy.

There is also plenty to learn from nature. Colours and fragrance are there for a reason

Nature heals

Sharing a moment with a proud cockerel rousing morning call

Vibrant colours give a sense of renewal, harmony and balance

A whiff of fragrance of the night blooming jasmine triggers happy thoughts

Shady, tranquil with plenty of personal space at Blue Fountain, Connaught Drive

Rich history by Kallang River

Chwee Keng Beo by Kallang River

This giant clam had 18 pearls when it was found

A teak replica of a Ming era junk built by a devotee in the 1950s

Louisaz says poor sleep affects your physical health. Counter the ill effects with regular exercise.

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References

British Journal of Sports Medicine, June 2021

http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2021-104046