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Stay in top form
Healthy New Year’s tips can help you be more fit after 50
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February. Call
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Dedicated to
aging well
IF
you’ve hit the half-century mark,
there’s something you should know: The
ball truly is in your court when it comes
to staying healthy. Simply making good
basic lifestyle choices can help you stay
on top of your game—at 50 and beyond.
According to the National Institute
on Aging and other experts, you can
help protect your health by:
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Staying active.
People who get regular
exercise reduce their risk for many
diseases. Exercise can also improve your
balance and help you avoid falls. Try to
get in 150 minutes of moderate-intensity
aerobic activity a week. Be sure to follow
through with some
strengthening
activities that work
all major muscle
groups on two or
more days of the
week.
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Eating a
healthy diet.
Serving up a diet rich in fruits,
vegetables and whole grains is key to
avoiding many of the health problems
that often occur in older adults. It’s also
important to avoid saturated fats and to
go easy on salt.
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Not smoking.
If you’re a smoker, it’s
really important that you try to quit.
Quitting will reduce your risks for
cancer, stroke, heart attack and lung
disease. In fact, quitting will likely add
years to your life. You can find resources
to help at
smokefree.gov
.
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Watching your weight.
Being too
thin or too heavy can increase your
risk for a number of diseases or even
premature death. Ask a pro—your
healthcare provider—about your ideal
weight and how to maintain it.
Remember: It’s never too late to
rally for a comeback. Even if you
haven’t practiced good healthcare
routines recently, you can improve your
approach and regain your form.
To stay on course for good
health, you’ll need to keep in
touch with your healthcare
provider. All adults should
have their blood pressure
checked at least every two
years. It’s also important
to have your cholesterol
checked regularly—ask your
healthcare provider how often
you need this test.
Depending on your sex,
age and health risks, you
may need some of these
additional screenings or
preventive measures:
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Mammogram.
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Flu vaccination.
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Colonoscopy.
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Mental health screening.
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Pneumonia vaccination.
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Diabetes screening.
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Shingles vaccination.
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Bone density scan to screen
for osteoporosis.
*Ask your healthcare provider which of
these screenings and preventive measures
are right for you.
Source: National Institute on Aging
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