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Staying Healthy for Life Although the risk of disease and disability increases with age, poor health does not have to take over your later years. Many chronic diseases can be avoided through JANUARY preventive measures. The secret to aging well is to establish a healthy lifestyle early and stick to it as you grow older. Proper nutrition is vital to maintaining good health. Follow a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and fiber, and reduce fat SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT and sugar intake. Improving your diet could extend your life span and reduce the occurrence of chronic diseases like heart disease, stroke and diabetes. 1 2 3 4 Being active is also important for health and longevity. Regular physical activity New Year’s reduces your risk of dying from heart disease, and decreases your risk for colon Day cancer, diabetes and high blood pressure. Regular exercise also offers the following 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 health benefits: • Controlling weight 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 • Contributing to healthy bones, muscles and joints • Relieving the pain of arthritis • Reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 • Decreasing the need for hospitalizations, physician visits and medications Martin Luther Exercise does not need to be strenuous to be beneficial. People of all ages will King Jr. Day benefit from moderate physical activity like taking a walk or swimming. People tend to be less active as they age. Fortunately, people who are normally sedentary and 26 27 28 29 30 31 have lost muscle mass can gain it back by increasing strength with moderate physical activity.