When most people think of a happy retirement, they think of number crunching. They focus on whether their financial assets and retirement accounts are sufficient to provide them with a “good” retirement. But that may only be half the story. There are numerous factors that influence whether a retiree is happy. Here are eight of them.
Work or Play
Money isn’t as enjoyable if you don’t have good health. A study from the National Library of Medicine shows that physical activity and nutrition are essential for a healthy lifestyle. These can influence energy balance, support overall mobility and strength, and improve immunity.More specifically, the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion recommends that older adults engage in 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week. Even walking 4,400 to 7,500 steps per day proved beneficial, according to a study in JAMA Internal Medicine.
