Tips on Healthy Aging

2008-11-12T22:52:00.000-08:00

Healthy living is the first thing to look upon to when you want to outlive, so it is important that you have to be good to your body, mind, and soul to be able to live longer and age gracefully. Here are some tips that can help you how to live healthy while aging.

* Eat well: a healthy diet can help you live longer and better. Eat foods that have lots of essential nutrients in proportion to their calories - whole grains, fresh vegetables and fruits.

* Keep physically active: Aim for 30 minutes or more of exercise at least four times a week. Benefits include weight control, improved blood circulation, increased muscle mass, more endurance and improved balance.

* Use sun protection: Sun exposure is responsible for much of the skin damage associated with aging.

* Limit alcohol: Alcohol can weaken your immune system, affect your cognitive abilities and increase your risk of falling.

* Avoid tobacco use: Smoking is linked to various cancers, as well as to high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke and lung disease.

* Stay socially connected and intellectually curious: Having strong ties to family and friends can reduce some health-related effects of aging and stress. Exercising your brain with classes, hobbies, reading and other mind-challenging activities can help you better maintain your memory.

* Get regular medical exams and preventive health screenings: Many diseases that can affect your health are highly treatable when detected early.