Healthy habits for those in their 40's

When you’re older, you tend to realize that every feature about prolonging health on a magazine or television special almost always leads back to diet/exercise combo.

Old age may be quite a gift --- but along with that gift comes the many health problems and brand-new health risks for you. Proper diet and exercise? Those are a given. Here’s a few more tips that’ll probably double what you may consider to be “old age.”

6 Glasses of Water a Day – Six?! Wasn’t it eight? Water cleanses the body and helps the heart to function well. It wards off potential kidney and bladder problems. You’d have to drink at least six glasses a day, since you get 2-3 cups of water from your meals.

Take Supplements - Fish oils, alpha-lipoic acids and acetyl L-carnetine will help in maintaining your energy. 

Take a walk – Daily, if possible. Instead of starting up the car and wasting gas, try walking down the block if your errand is within walking distance. This light exercise reduces the likelihood of diabetes, cancer, depression and dementia.

Be happy – Play with your kids! Watch funny movies and shows. Getting angry increases the risk of congested arteries.

Visit your doctor – In our age, we should look after our health. We may feel okay most times, but let a professional be the judge of that. Follow any health suggestion / precaution by your doctor.

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