Life Secrets and Warning to Youth from Semiramis Pekkan
Speaking at a health awareness event, Semiramis Pekkan shared her formula for staying fit and called on young people to avoid harmful habits.
Attending an event organized by the Academic Geriatrics Association, Semiramis Pekkan stated that she stays fit thanks to exercising regularly since the age of 30 and sleeping 10 hours a day. Recounting her past battle with cancer, the artist warned young people to stay away from tobacco products.
Secrets of a Vigorous Life Revealed
Semiramis Pekkan, attending a health awareness event, revealed that she owes the secret of staying fit to exercising without interruption since the age of 30 and getting 10 hours of quality sleep a day.
The artist emphasized that everyone's fingerprint is different, that there is no other person like her, and that one must listen to the body's demands.
Battle Against Lung Cancer and Warnings
Having undergone surgery last year due to a malignant mass detected in her lung, Pekkan expressed that she paid the price for her past harmful habits.
The artist warned young people in particular to stay completely away from e-cigarettes and tobacco products, stating that her biggest regret was smoking.
Elderly Population Ratio Increased in Turkey
At the event held ahead of October 1 World Older Persons Day, it was pointed out that the population ratio of those aged 65 and over in Turkey rose to 11.1%, exceeding the world average.
Experts shared with the participants the importance of aiming for a quality life rather than just a long life, and the ways to preserve life quality at an advanced age.
Importance of Geriatrics Specialization and Recommendations
Prof. Dr. Meltem Gülhan Halil, President of the Academic Geriatric Association, stated that individuals over the age of 65 must consult a geriatrician for a check-up.
It was conveyed that regular check-ups are of vital importance for detecting geriatric syndromes such as dementia, Alzheimer's, malnutrition, and urinary incontinence.
Simple Exercises That Can Be Done at Home
Prof. Dr. Meltem Gülhan Halil stated that heavy conditions are not necessary for exercises, which are indispensable to the process, and that simple methods can be applied.
It was pointed out that even people who cannot do anything can sit and stand up from a chair to strengthen their hip and leg muscles or do weight training with a water bottle.