Experts say older people were happier and healthier in the past because they did more exercise and spent more time with family and friends, whereas now many suffer loneliness and health problems. What are the causes of this and what are some solutions?

Regular exercise and quality

time

with friends and family are often considered as two of the key aspects of life. They not only aid towards mental

health

but

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good physic. Critics argue that our previous generation lived

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to today’s generation due to spending quality

time

with family and friends and exercise.

This

essay will discuss how busy schedules of modern lifestyles and frequent use of electronic devices have contributed towards mental

health

issues and loneliness of individuals and how regular physical activities and maintaining relationships with family and friends can help to overcome

such

issues. Lives were not as hectic as today in the past decades. Things,

such

as work commitments, are intense in a very competitive corporate culture and employees are racing to succeed in their careers.

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balance

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often compromised and individuals do not get enough

time

to spend with their families and friends.

Moreover

, a large number of jobs require using computer devices like desktops and laptops which require sitting on

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able and chairs for

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xtended amount of

time

.

As a result

, the scope for physical movement has diminished and it leaves very little room for physical activities. In the long run, both scenarios trigger depression of being lonely and

health

problems. In order to overcome mental and physical

health

issues, individuals need to maintain a good work-life balance and allocate a small portion of their daily schedule in outdoor activities.

For example

, workers can plan their workload ahead and complete the given task so that they can go home on

time

and spend

time

with family or friends.

In addition

, people can take a walk during their lunch breaks or once they leave work. There are very little alternatives

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being in good

health

and keeping a refreshed mind.

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essay has discussed how busy lifestyles and extensive use of computers have contributed

towards

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poor mental and physical

health

for our generation.

However

,

this

essay has

also

discussed how maintaining a good work-life balance and ongoing physical exercise can help us to overcome

such

challenges. In my opinion, people need to understand the importance of spending quality

time

with family and friends despite their other commitments and allow a little

time

to engage in outdoor activities.