7.Make a New Start
So you didn’t have the healthiest habits in your 30s and 40s. Maybe you ate too much and exercised too little. That’s OK. The key is to do better now. Changing your lifestyle in your 50s and beyond — exercising more and eating healthier — can still make a big difference. You can lower your risk of heart problems, cancer, and bone fractures. It’s not too late. You really can be healthier and more fit now than when you were 30.
8.Make Smarter Food Choices
As you get older, your metabolism slows down and you need fewer calories. So make the ones you get count. Choose foods packed with the nutrients you need. Eat dark leafy greens and colorful fruits and vegetables. Increase low-fat dairy to get calcium for bones. Fortified foods — like cereals with vitamin B12 and milk with vitamin D — can help, too. Cut down on empty calories from sugary drinks and sweets.
