Eat Healthy, Stay Fit, and Live Well Over 50




 
 

5.Slash Your Alzheimer’s Risk
Want to keep your mind sharp as you get older? Get moving. Regular exercise in middle age can lower your odds of having memory and thinking problems when you’re older by almost half. Exercise boosts blood flow to your brain and helps new cells grow there. Just 30 minutes of walking, biking, or even gardening 5 days a week can make a difference.

 

6.Track Yourself
Get a fuller picture of your health by trying a wearable fitness tracker, logging the food you eat onto a smartphone app, or using gadgets like a home blood pressure monitor. You’ll learn new ways to improve your health and chart your progress.