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Publisher’s Note

Time to Prioritise your Mental and

Physical Health

As we enter 2025, it’s time to prioritise mental A good night’s sleep is another crucial element of
health and embrace a much-needed reset. The past healthy living. Poor sleep has been associated with
few years have brought significant challenges—a numerous health issues, including Type 2 diabetes,
global pandemic, social upheaval, and the high blood pressure, heart disease, and even
relentless pace of the digital world—all of which stroke. If falling or staying asleep is a challenge, it’s
have taken a toll on our mental well-being. Yet, important to consult a doctor.
the dawn of a new year presents an opportunity Weight management often becomes more
for growth, healing, and positive change. Let us challenging in the middle age and beyond, largely
resolve to make 2025 the year of a mental health due to shifts in metabolism. Again, seeking medical
reset. advice is key to addressing this issue effectively.
The tradition of making New Year’s resolutions Regular physical activity, even something as simple
often includes commitments such as quitting as a walk in the park or a trip to the market for
smoking, moderating alcohol consumption, groceries, not only keeps the body moving but also
exercising regularly, or being honest and faithful to fosters social interactions that can elevate mood
one’s spouse. While some resolutions may not last and enhance mental well-being.
beyond the first week or even January, their intent As we did last year, we have compiled a list of the
speaks to the human desire for self-improvement. 50 most influential seniors of 2025, reflecting a few
For seniors, however, there are additional, notable changes. This is neither a political list nor a
essential steps to living a healthy and fulfilling ranking of wealth or government service. Instead, it
life. Chief among these is maintaining an active celebrates individuals who have made meaningful
social calendar. Loneliness can significantly impact contributions in their fields and communities. And,
mental health, and social isolation has been linked of course, in the process are powerful, influential
to various medical conditions, including heart and can make a difference to the world we live in.
disease, diabetes, and cognitive decline. Staying We are all a little older, but hopefully, a little wiser
connected with family and friends is vital, whether too. Thank you for reading Seniors Today, and
through phone calls, video chats, emails, or the here’s wishing you good health and happiness in
occasional meeting over a cup of coffee. Adopting a 2025.
pet could also bring companionship and encourage
physical activity. Additionally, picking up a hobby
that fosters social interaction can be both enriching Vickram Sethi
and stimulating for the brain. Publisher and Editor-in-Chief

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