Shirley MacLaine's approach to life has her living well in older age
19.03.2023 - 03:21
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vitality? "I eat what I want [and] I sleep when I want," Shirley said in a previous interview, back in 2019. She was 85 at the time, and it seems her lifestyle has put her in good stead, as Shirley turns 89 this year, on April 24. In the candid chat to People, the Terms of Endearment (1984) Oscar winner revealed her calm and relaxed demeanour.
"Not that much bothers me," she confessed. "I think attitudes are a choice. Anger is a choice, peace is a choice, sarcasm - which is what I'm good at - is a choice.
"By alleviating stressful emotions, Shirley could be protecting herself against disease. Stress, after all, can contribute to the onset of numerous ailments, says the Mayp Clinic, including:READ MORE: 96-year-old David Attenborough's 'long lifetime' may be attributed to changes to his dietThere can be physical and emotional repercussions for feeling overly stressed, which can impact a person's behaviour. Stress, for example, can lead to:Stress can influence a person's mood, making them feel more restless, or anxiety.
Without adequate stress management, a person might suffer from anxiety, irritability, and depression. "If you have stress symptoms, taking steps to manage your stress can have many health benefits," the Mayo Clinic adds. Stress management techniques can include:The Mayo Clinic warns that "inactive" distractions from stress might not be good for you.
It notes: "Watching television, surfing the internet or playing video games may seem relaxing, but they may increase your stress over the long term. "READ MORE: Pericarditis is a symptom of long Covid that may feel worse when lying flatThe Mayo Clinic adds: "And be sure to get plenty of sleep and eat a healthy, balanced diet. "Avoid tobacco use, excess caffeine
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