{"id":4975,"date":"2015-12-15T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-12-15T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/2015\/12\/15\/13-things-you-can-do-in-2016-for-healthy-aging\/"},"modified":"2023-06-23T11:06:55","modified_gmt":"2023-06-23T17:06:55","slug":"13-things-you-can-do-in-2016-for-healthy-aging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/13-things-you-can-do-in-2016-for-healthy-aging\/","title":{"rendered":"13 things you can do in 2016 for healthy aging"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><figure id=\"attachment_1989\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1989\" style=\"width: 450px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1989\" src=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/1970\/01\/28145240\/couch-meditation.webp\" alt=\"an older person does yoga on a couch while a child does a headstand next to him\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/1970\/01\/28145240\/couch-meditation.webp 1236w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/1970\/01\/28145240\/couch-meditation-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/1970\/01\/28145240\/couch-meditation-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/1970\/01\/28145240\/couch-meditation-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/1970\/01\/28145240\/couch-meditation-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/1970\/01\/28145240\/couch-meditation-200x133.webp 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1989\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Getty Images.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>1. Choose healthier foods.<\/strong>\u00a0Make sure your diet includes plenty of whole grains, colorful fruits and vegetables, lean protein, low-fat dairy products and healthy fats.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. See your health care provider regularly.<\/strong>\u00a0Annual physicals help you detect and prevent illnesses and keep you abreast of preventative screenings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Amp up your fitness.<\/strong>\u00a0Exercise for youth is important, but as we age, it&#8217;s imperative. To keep moving \u2026 you have to keep moving.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Quit smoking and limit alcohol.<\/strong>\u00a0Simply by quitting smoking you can reduce your risk of health problems as you age.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Get enough sleep.<\/strong>\u00a0Poor sleep can lead to depression, cognitive problems and a lower quality of life. Get help if you have trouble sleeping.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. Assess your home for safety.<\/strong>\u00a0Falls are serious business as we age. Assess your home for hazards.<\/p>\n<p><strong>7. Learn something new.<\/strong>\u00a0Learning new things helps keep your mind engaged and stimulated.<\/p>\n<p><strong>8. Challenge your cognition.<\/strong>\u00a0Strengthen your brain however you can by challenging your mind.<\/p>\n<p><strong>9. Reach out if you feel depressed or anxious.<\/strong>\u00a0If you experience irritability, excessive worry or loss in pleasure in activities you used to enjoy, it&#8217;s so important to reach out for help.<\/p>\n<p><strong>10. Practice yoga or tai chi.<\/strong>\u00a0These gentle forms of exercise are great for balance, strength and flexibility, as well as for reducing stress and promoting mental tranquility.<\/p>\n<p><strong>11. Learn how to meditate.<\/strong>\u00a0Meditation is one of the most effective non-drug approaches to stress reduction.<\/p>\n<p><strong>12. Laugh more.<\/strong>\u00a0The mental and physical benefits of laughter are well researched. It also helps with stress relief, muscle relaxation and stimulates the heart and lungs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>13. Change how you think and talk about aging.<\/strong>\u00a0All of us should make fewer &#8220;old people&#8221; jokes. These fuel aging stereotypes. Try to view aging more positively and realistically.<\/p>\n<p>Be a positive role model for healthy aging and lead the way.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1. Choose healthier foods.\u00a0Make sure your diet includes plenty of whole grains, colorful fruits and vegetables, lean protein, low-fat dairy products and healthy fats. 2. See your health care provider regularly.\u00a0Annual physicals help you detect and prevent illnesses and keep you abreast of preventative screenings. 3. 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