Winter Health: Flu Jabs, SAD, Christmas Weight Gain & Wellbeing in Later Life

Winter Health: Flu Jabs, SAD, Christmas Weight Gain & Wellbeing in Later LifeEpisode SummaryIn this candid and humorous episode, we dive into the realities of winter health for people over 60, from flu jabs and COVID boosters to Seasonal Affective Disorder, sleep struggles, hydration, exercise, Christmas weight gain and what truly defines wellbeing in later life. We explore how older adults can stay physically and mentally strong during the darkest months of the year.Key TakeawaysMaintaining winter health is a combination of lifestyle, sunlight exposure, exercise, sleep, and nutrition.Flu jabs significantly reduce hospitalisations in people over 65 — but decisions are personal.SAD is more common than people realise and often goes undiagnosed.Christmas weight gain isn't the problem — not losing it afterwards is.The biggest predictors of wellbeing in later life are:cognitive engagement, social connection, physical activity, and housing stability.Timestamps.01:53 Flu jabs: Should we get them?03:34 If I am fit, do I need one?04:59 COVID vaccinations are no longer free? How do you know if you have it?07:43 Herd mentality vs personal choice08:59 Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): What it is & why it hits in winter09:30 Symptoms of SAD in everyday life10:40 Fixing winter fatigue: Light, sleep, and routine12:40 The Ultimate Energy Edge Challenge with Ben Price; go outside15:17 The reality of winter exercise16:56 Ben Price’s advice on sleep and sleep patterns17:38 Christmas weight gain: truth, myths & personal disasters20:57 The recommended steps to not putting on weight at Christmas22:43 Avoid stress eating as a response to bad sleep, sugar cravings, sleep & emotional eating26:00 Kev once made the mistake of having a medical after Christmas eating28:07 Wellbeing in later life: What the new Age UK index reveals29:50 Age UK suggestions on how to improve wellbeing at 60+32:00 Exercise; padel, gyms, social connection & staying activeSubscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whenthefkdidibecomeold/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WhenthefkdidIbecomeold/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@gaylin_joEmail us [email protected] Our sponsorhttps://sallyrule.com/[email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.