Ageing & Adaptation

 July 17

Most people do not like the idea of getting old.  But I have a friend who likes that - chronologically, not biologically.

He reasons that if he gets senior citizen status, he will get many benefits, discounted tickets for some travel (KTM, Rapid), entrance tickets, and also special "angpow" money for "old people" from govt.

Adaptation is a necessary skill to stay healthy and get best of what stage of life a person is in.  

Physical adaptation:

This includes the body's natural adjustments to stressors like physical training, as well as changes made to accommodate disabilities, such as home modifications for mobility or the use of assistive devices. 

Psychological adaptation:

This involves adjusting to the psychological and emotional impacts of illness, disability, or loss of function.

I would like to highlight that it takes a few generations (Long Time) for gene to adapt (the so called evolution - adjust and adapt). I observe this in the westerners, though many are much more overweight/obese, yet, their insulin sensitivity could be much better than many of our "normal or slightly overweight" Asians - Malaysians.  This is because material prosperity (money) comes to us quite recently (about the past 50 years), and our gene (most if not all) do not have adequate time to adapt to easy (physically) life with rich food (high calorie intake). 

Therefore, if we desire a slower biological ageing,  we need to adapt something else (not our gene).  That is our taste buds and our mindset.

 

Get my point? Our taste bud can adapt quickly -  we can make an experiment this weekend  6 meals (if one can only do 3 meals or even just one meal, it is still good try), 

Only drink plain water and eat raw vegetables- (100% natural), no limit, as much as we wish - both plain water, and raw vegetables (Carrot, Cucumber, zucchini, lettuce). 

 

This is not only a great reset for taste bud, but short period (3-5 days) it is also a fantastic anti ageing program.  

Social Connection

 July 11, 2025

Social Connection:

 This is an important aspect of total wellness, one of the 6 Lifestyle Medicine Pillars.  The Harvard Study of Adult Development, one of the longest-running studies on happiness and health, has consistently shown that strong social connections are crucial for a fulfilling life. Specifically, the study reveals that good relationships, more than wealth or fame, contribute to happiness and longevity.

 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kniLybNVtw  

Find ways to connect with people - Friends, Family members, Colleagues, or even just someone you buy things from - in the market, street vendors, Food courts, Shopping malls.