12 steps toward a longer and Healthier life.
healthier life
1. Don’t smoke.
2. Build physical and mental activities into
every day.
3. Eat a healthy diet rich in whole grains,
vegetables, and fruits, and substitute healthier
monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats for
unhealthy saturated fats and trans fats.
4. Take a daily multivitamin, and be sure to get
enough calcium and vitamin D from sun.
5. Maintain a healthy weight and body shape.
6. Challenge your mind.
7. Build a strong social network.
8. Protect your sight, hearing, and general
health by following preventive care guidelines.
9. Floss, brush, and see a dentist regularly. Poor
oral health may have many repercussions,
including poor nutrition, unnecessary pain,
and possibly even a higher risk of heart
disease and stroke.
10. Regular Exercise.
11. Drink Plenty of Water
12. Discuss with your doctor whether you need
any medication—perhaps to control high
blood pressure, treat osteoporosis, or lower
cholesterol—to help you stay healthy. more