These days, we’re inundated with a flood of health information from magazines and the media. Of course, information is valuable, but there’s also a fair amount that presents completely contradictory claims, which can be truly confusing.
Take walking, for example—a prime example of aerobic exercise said to promote longevity and prevent dementia. Even when it comes to the number of steps one should take, some say 10,000 steps a day, while others argue that this can actually cause pain in the knees and hips, leading to an inability to walk in the future.
In my youth, I largely ignored health and did as I pleased. The consequences of that began to manifest in the form of illness once I turned 70, and I’ve undergone surgery eight times—roughly once a year.
Each time, though belatedly, I desperately studied the nature of my illnesses, listened to the advice of experienced specialists, and reviewed data from medical schools and geriatric research institutes both in Japan and abroad. I’ve compiled all of this into this blog.
The only certainty in life is “death.” Of course, I imagine most people hope for a peaceful death from old age, but given the stressful society we live in—where we’re constantly battered by unwanted viruses and foods packed with additives—the prospect of passing away peacefully from old age is a distant hope.
However, thanks to the accumulated wisdom of humanity and advances in medicine, the number of happy, long-lived individuals who enjoy a healthy life well into their 100s is increasing year by year, not only in Japan but worldwide.
While this blog is intended for the elderly, I hope it will spark an interest in health even among younger people who haven’t previously considered it. Please share this with your parents and grandparents, and let’s all aim for PPK together!
Translated with DeepL.com (free version)