Introduction To Healthy Living
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Healthy Living
Aging well in a changing society
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6 ways to age well
• physical• social
• vocational• spiritual
• intellectual• emotional
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“Normal Aging”
http://www.womenshealth.gov/pub/the-healthy-woman/index.cfm
• Brain
• Heart & Lungs
• Kidneys & Bladder
• Body fat
• Skin & hair
• Muscles and bones
• Eyes and ears
• Immune system
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Wow, What can I do?
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Bone Health
• Calcium (1200 mg) & Vitamin D (400 – 600 IU) daily
• Weight bearing activity 3+ week
• Strength training exercise 2+ week
• Flexibility work 3+ week
• Limit alcohol and don’t smoke
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Brain health
• Lower cholesterol & high blood pressure• Healthy weight• Control diabetes• Don’t smoke• Exercise• Remain social• Stay connected• Read, puzzles, games and learning• Watch for changes in mental health
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Body Health
• Maintain good diet with fiber & liquids
• Exercise
• Watch your meds
• Talk to your doctor about changes from aging
• Keep wellness diary
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Summary
• Keep active physically & mentally
• Maintain balanced diet with fruits, veggies, fiber and lots of water
• Minimal alcohol use and quit smoking
• Control chronic diseases
• Take medicines as directed
• Keep in touch with family, friends & doctor