The Essentials for Healthy Aging: Water, Sleep, Nutrition, Movement, and Love

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)