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Lessen Age Related Health Risks

A Resolution - To Lessen the Risks of Age-related Illness.
This year, make it a point to educate yourself on ways to prevent age-related illness. From protecting your memory and your eyesight to improving your mood, making simple changes in lifestyle can make all the difference and increase your chances of living a happy and fulfilling life. Brush up on your medical education. Learn about recommended screening tests appropriate for your age, as well as the value of newer tests being developed.
Take preventive steps for preconditions. In general, if you are diagnosed with a precondition, such as prehypertension or prediabetes, a prudent first step is to attempt to reverse it without the use of drugs. If those strategies don't work, use the mildest medication available at the lowest effective dose. Be cognizant of your well-being. Know the hazards of the activities you participate in and know how to contain them. Taking care of the body means different things at different stages in life. Disregard for your health and unhealthy lifestyle habits in your youth can markedly increase the risk of chronic disease in later life. Healthy aging is, in part, knowing how to evaluate the risks involved in your behavior, as well as letting go of behaviors better suited to younger bodies.