Are you ready to make some positive health changes this year?
Then consider this your ultimate checklist.
BE PREPARED
Do you and your doctor monitor these important numbers?
Check AARPs Medicare Resource Center to ensure youre getting all the benefits, ataarp.org/health/medicare-insurance.
According to that same study, nonflossers had a 30 percent higher death risk than daily flossers.
Poor oral hygiene has been linked to elevated C-reactive protein inflammation levels.
Meanwhile, aFrontiers in Aging Neurosciencestudy found an association between regular slumber patterns in older adults and longevity.
Prioritize your sleep routine and respect the zs.
And keep it on your phone.
If you ever see something unusual in the mirror, take another picture then show your doc.
SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF (IN YOUR BODY)
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Understand these 6 scientific terms for successful aging
Regular physical activity can slow the aging process and prevent disease.
See, even a little activity goes a long way.
They deliver lower-body strength, a top predictor of physical function in older adults.
Youll help:
Strengthen your core and fortify your back as you age with plank-style exercises.
Weight-bearing exercises slow bone loss and can prevent fractures.
So try some weight training, walking, hiking, jogging, stair climbing, tennis and dancing.
A study inCell Reportsfound that vitamin D3 helps to suppress a molecular pathology of aging.
