Want to stay fit in later life? Here's a quick synopsis of how to age well and feel happy! Your chances of staying healthy and living for an elongated time could be improved if you:-

1) Keep socially, physically and mentally active:
Maintain contacts with your family and friends. Stay active through work, recreation and involvement in the community. Having a strong network of family and friends and a range of activities is vital to your health fitness. The best remedy we have for some of the mental problems of older age is to keep on challenging the grey matter. Brain power can last as long as we do but appear to work best when it's stretched.

2) Take more exercise regularly:
We need regular exercise to stay active, healthy and independent. We're never too old to start exercising or to do a bit more. Studies have shown that 'exercise deficiency syndrome' is the biggest risk we face as we get older. Exercise not only makes us feel fitter, more alert and younger, it also prevents many of the disabling conditions we associate with later life, but question is that what types of exercises we need ?
Here are list some popular forms of exercise:

Swimming
Yoga
Gyms
Cycling
Walking

3) Take a balanced diet:
Take a nutrient dense of small frequent meals, including 5 to 9 helpings of fruits and vegetables a day. Don't over eat even "good" food! Eating lots of fruits and vegetables acts like a nature's anti-ageing remedy, protecting us from many of the diseases which we generally associate during the later stages of life.

4) Drink at least 6 to 8 cups of liquid a day:
Many of us are slightly dehydrated. To give the body a chance to deal with all the toxins we consume on a daily basis. Drink a variety of drinks to keep your water intake up (you can't beat water itself!).Alcohol and caffeine are diuretics so they increase the amount of water that you excrete - however you still take in more liquid than you lose from a cup of tea, coffee or a cola-type soft drink.

5) Avoid smoke...it is never too late to quit:
It's the biggest single risk to your health after inactivity. It's not just lungs and hearts that are at risk, smoking will slow down your rate of healing. That's bad news if you need an operation or injure yourself.

6) If you drink, do it in moderation:
Little and often will do you the most good! People who regularly drink small amounts of alcohol tend to live longer than people who don't drink at all. Alcohol helps prevent coronary heart disease in people who are at a stage of life when coronary heart disease is a risk. For men this is over the age of 40 and for women it's after the menopause. The health benefits come from regularly drinking small amounts; the maximum benefit is achieved by drinking between one and two units of alcohol a day.

7) Plan long term housing and financial needs:
Keep personal and financial records in order to simplify budgeting and investing. Plan long-term housing and money needs.

8) Make your home safeguard:
Keep your home safe and free from hazards (floor surfaces, trailing flexes), wear properly fitting slippers and increase the level of lighting everywhere - this will help you avoid slips, trips and broken hips. Increase the level of lighting everywhere especially on the stairs - so you can see properly. Always get gas and electric appliances installed or checked by a qualified person.

9) Be positive minded:
Keep a positive attitude towards life. Do things that make you happy. Always cultivate a feeling of love and appreciation for life and others, and possess a positive, yet realistic, attitude. Do the things that make you happy. Be positive about your wants and needs too - studies show that longevity appears to be linked to a determination to stay in control.

10) Seek help:
If you are worried about your health, don't hesitate (either in sexual disorder and diseases) to consult your G.P or NHS Direct. Don't put up with health problems on the grounds of 'age' or assume that older age means nothing can be done.