Healthy Aging
Healthy AgingTo age gracefully and maintain good health along the way, pay attention to your lifestyle and at the same timebecome an active member of your health management.Follow these lifestyle recommendations to help improve your overall health and well-being.They include: Healthy eating. Getting regular exercise. Attending regular checkups and health screenings. Andstopping any tobacco use.Choose healthy foods with the number of calories needed to give you energy and help you maintain a normal weight.Healthy choices include: fruits, vegetables and whole grains; foods low in saturated fats, no trans-fats, foods low in saltand high in fiber.“Nutrition becomes very powerful. It becomes our way of using Mother Nature to be able to get our bloodchemistry back to where it should be.”In addition to good nutrition, stay hydrated! Many people don’t drink enough fluids every day.Water is the best choice so have some handy to sip throughout the day.Get regular exercise! Try to work up to 30 minutes of activity most days of the week.It’s hard to balance exercise in our busy lives. But it is time you make the time to benefit your health.If you have not been active in awhile and want to start a new exercise routine t alk to your healthcareprovider.They can help you identify the best ways to get more activity and how to do it in the safest way possible.“Now that I’m a single working mother I find it much more challenging to try to get in my cardio but I do what Ican when I can, whether it’s squeezing in a bike ride or a run or just swimming laps in the pool.”“I like to change things up because if I get in a rut I’ll stop exercising and it defeats the whole purpose. It’s sortof like eating the same thing over and over again it doesn’t really do you any good because then you’ll just getbored.”Make sure to get enough rest as well. This will help your body and mind recover and be ready for the next day’sactivity.People over 40, in general, need preventative health screenings including various cancer screenings, hearthealth checks, diabetes tests, and eye and dental exams.Discuss your individual risk and the list of recommended screenings you need with your healthcare provider.Early detection and treatment saves lives.It doesn’t matter how old you are or how long you’ve been using tobacco – quitting at any time can helpimprove your health.This program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.VER58807B EN HealthyAging.pdf© The Wellness NetworkPage 1 of 2Healthy AgingMany people quit several times before quitting for good.Most people quit successfully using quitting aids and changing behaviors they have formed around theirtobacco habit.Work with your healthcare provider to develop a plan to quit.You can do a great deal to help yourself enjoy a long and healthful quality of life.Learn about and enjoy healthier foods, include regular exercise into your routine, attend regularly scheduled healthappointments, and quit using any tobacco.Start now and add healthy habits into your everyday life.This program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.VER58807B EN HealthyAging.pdf© The Wellness NetworkPage 2 of 2
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