Healthy lifestyle key to happiness in old age

The general body meeting of the Krishna District Senior Citizens Welfare Association was held at the Freedom Fighters Association building in the city on Friday.

Speaking on `Health Problems in Old Age and Precautions’ at the meeting, Prof KV Santhi Sri, Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences, Acharya Nagarjuna University, said, “Older people can lead a happy life if they develop good eating habits and healthy lifestyle, which keep diseases at bay.

They need to take active part in social service and spiritual activities for peace of mind.” Senior Citizens Association vice-president Vemuri Babu Rao presided. District secretary Mothukuri Venkateswara Rao, assistant secretary SSR Murthy and others attended the meeting.