7 Things Doctors Wish Older Adults Would Do Daily
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Physicians reveal the crucial habits that will easily improve your longevity — and it's never too late to start.
It’s likely that you might have taken your health for granted in early adulthood. Maybe you could run a quick mile or stand on your feet all day long at a theme park.
However, as you age, you may notice that your body doesn’t usually work as well as it used to. For example, after the age of 50, bone breakdown happens quicker than formation, which results in bone loss.
That said, there are daily habits and practices that older adults can engage in to help ease some of the aches and pains that come with aging. We spoke with a number of doctors across different specialties about things they wish older adults would do daily ― and many are easier than you think.
1. Move your body.
This is important regardless of your age, but even more so as you get older because it helps keep you mobile and reduces the risk of osteoporosis.
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