September is Healthy Aging Month
This month, we highlight the importance of healthy aging. Your health is an important part of everyday life. Living a healthy lifestyle can prevent health problems, help you live longer, and increase your productivity levels.
Here are some essential tips to live a healthy lifestyle:
- Healthy Eating: Follow a healthy eating plan by eating fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, low-fat dairy, nuts, and seeds. The USDA’s Choose My Plate website offers valuable guidance on creating nutritious diets that support your health goals.
- Physical Activity: It is recommended to get at least 150 minutes of physical activity each week. Walking, jogging, swimming, and biking are some of the many activities you can do to stay healthy.
- Participate in Activities You Enjoy: Finding hobbies or social leisure activities can help reduce your risk of health problems. Gardening, birdwatching, and hiking are some activities you can do with friends of family.
- Prioritize Your Mental Health: Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. Some activities you can perform include practicing mediation, relaxation techniques, or gratitude.
- Avoid Smoking: Stay clear of smoking. It can lower your risk of several different types of cancer, certain lung diseases, and heart disease.
