Today is the Double Ninth Festival, a traditional holiday in the Chinese mainland that celebrates longevity and respect for older adults. 🎉
In the latest episode of Health Talk, Professor Wang Hongman, director of the Institute of Health and Society at Southeast University of China, dives into what healthy aging really means. Spoiler alert: it’s more than just being disease-free!
“Being free of disease is a great start,” Prof. Wang explains, “but true health in older age includes keeping up daily activities—like walking, cooking, even dancing—and staying connected with friends and community.” 🏃♀️💃
As population aging accelerates globally, rethinking our approach to senior life has never been more urgent. By focusing on function and social engagement, we can help older adults enjoy richer, more fulfilling lives—our families, ourselves, and future generations included.
So this Double Ninth, let’s honor the spirit of the festival by celebrating not just longevity, but vibrant, active aging. Here’s to health that moves with you! 🍵🌿
Reference(s):
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