To help you do just that, weve gathered an array of 34 diet, fitness and lifestyle-related suggestions.
Try some now, try some later.
Over time, regularly incorporating these habits may help you live and feel better.
FUEL YOUR BODY
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Think youll sacrifice too much eating pleasure?
Remedy that by visiting a high-quality vegetarian restaurant and sampling a few dishes.
Both ingredients are relatively inexpensive and easily prepared at home.
Or simply try one of the meatless burgers offered at many fast-food and family restaurants.
Many cost just a few dollars; give them a try.
For diabetics, theres evidence that a high-fiber diet improves blood glucose levels.
You dont have to overhaul your whole diet to beef up your fiber intake.
But even drinks that contain no- or low-calorie sweeteners may have health risks.
BOOST YOUR FITNESS
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Switch to a standing desk or set an alarm to remind you to get up and move.
Wake up and walk
Daily aerobic fitness is particularly important as you age.
And studies have shown that starting your day outside can help you sleep better at night.
Natural sunlight exposure can help keep circadian rhythms in balance.
Stretch for success
Not inclined toward a morning walk?
Maybe try doing a handful of yoga poses after you roll out of bed.
Research shows that yoga can provide mental health benefits for older adults, and it also improves your posture.
Clenching your jaw for too long will cause tension headaches.
If you notice your jaw is clenched, run your tongue along your teeth to loosen up the jaw.
Notice if your shoulders are tight and shrugged.
Lift your arms up over your head and let them relax and drop down and shake them out.
The vibrations from swinging and shaking muscles will instantly dissolve tension.
Notice the tension in your chest.
Soften your chest to facilitate slower, deeper breathing which will help alleviate tension," she says.
If you need some encouragement, volunteer as a dog walker with the Humane Society.
