Connecting with people in the community is beneficial for health and well-being

To mark World Environment Day 2022, Jack Lowe, founder of Fit for Life Foundation, urges people to adopt an eco-friendly lifestyle for health benefits and the good of the planet. At 80, Lowe attributes his longevity to his healthy mindset and lifestyle. He regularly participates in cycling and mountain climbing and praises the natural environment for health benefits, including lowering blood pressure, reducing heart rate, fighting diabetes, alleviating insomnia, and enhancing mood. He said: "World Environment Day is a perfect opportunity for us to remind each other that we all share a common goal: to pass on a cleaner world to our children and future generations. Taking collective action will help us achieve this goal and help us get fit and healthy in the process."

"Similarly, getting outdoors and connecting with other people in the community is beneficial for health and well-being. Exercising outdoors, whether it’s a jog around the neighbourhood or helping clean up a local mangrove forest, provides a perfect mix of physical and environmental activity and community connection. Aside from adopting an eco-friendly lifestyle, getting fit and staying physically active are the investments you can make for long and healthy life," he concluded.