tips for healthy aging

Exercises don’t need to be complicated – in fact, most of the upcoming examples could be done while watching TV without the aid of exercise equipment. Healthline.com says those aged 65-and older should get 150-minutes of moderate intensity aerobic activity per week – so here are 12 easy but effective exercises for people in their golden years.

As we age, we tend to forget the importance of making vitamins a central part of our diets. The end result is often less-than-healthy diets that lack the vitamins and mineral our bodies crave, even at middle age. That’s why it’s worthwhile to go through a refresher every now and then — so, what vitamins are the most important and how can you get them in your diet?

We may joke a bit about having a “senior’s moment” – otherwise, a lapse in memory or judgment based on advanced age. However, there’s nothing funny about Alzheimer’s disease (a form a dementia), as it is fatal and not the same as regular cognitive decline due to age.

For many adults, both young and old, pain is a part of daily life. And while the young can feel pain just as much as their parents and grandparents, the tendency is for people to experience more pain as they age. The good news is that there are a number of relatively simple ways to limit how much of this pain you feel on a daily basis.

There are many easy keys to aging gracefully—including staying active, eating right, and protecting your skin from sun damage—and better yet, they are all within your control. So what are you waiting for? Incorporate the following 10 tips into your life and enjoy the gorgeous, healthy ride into old-age.