Health Aging

Here are some tips for healthy aging according to Angela Kargus in the ACANews. She states there are 4.2 million US residents over the age of 85, 40,000 the age of 100. By 2050 it's expected we will have 1 million Americans celebrate their 100Th birthday. Good genes? Better lifestyle choices? A decrease in chronic illnesses? What's the secret? Here's some tips:
Have a Positive attitude: A positive attitude improves immune function. It can help you live a longer healthier quality of life. Hanging with other like minded people helps in this endeavor.
Challenge Your Mind: More educated? Live longer! That's what the research shows. Travel, volunteer, take classes in music or writing or photography. Have a hobby. Challenge yourself with word or math games. Interact with positive conversation. Read and read some more.
Limit Stress and Stay Connected: Laugh, A LOT!!! Exercise, meditate, and read or listen to positive motivational material. Stay hooked up with family and friends. Be in social groups for interaction. Make sure you follow up with medical care as necessary as this may keep the stress down when you are told "all is well". Stay away from alcohol and mood altering drugs(unless prescribed by your physician).
Exercise: Make it fun and do it with a friend or a group. Dance (like nobody is watching), swim, walk, garden, cut grass, or anything that's safe and fun. Try to do at least 30 minutes per day 3-4 days per week. Use a personal trainer if available and can afford it. Do strength and aerobic as well as balancing type exercises.
Make Healthy Diet Choices: Fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, legumes, white meats, fish and eggs. Processed foods and refined foods usually contain more calories and fewer nutrients.
Choose Quality Health Care: Have a great chiropractor. One that will help with advice with all the above. Remember chiropractic care focuses on wellness and prevention with an emphasis on the nervous and musculoskelatal systems. Have access to a good,trustworthy health care provider medical and chiropractic. Be active in all the decisions that have to be made. Be prepared for emergencies and life threatening conditions. Help your different doctors work together for your best interest. YOU take responsibility for YOUR health.