Five Helpful Tips For Staying Fit And Fantastic After Age 50

Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Five Helpful Tips For Staying Fit And Fantastic After Age 5 (NAPSA)—About one in every three Americans is age 50 or older. If you or someoneyou care aboutis among them— or hopes to be someday—it may be wise to heedthese five hints on keepinghealthy, active and pain-free as you age. They come from Dr. Bob Arnot, an award-win- ning author of 12 books on nutrition and health, and former chief medical corre- spondent for CBS and NBC. Healthy Aging Ideas 1. Give good health a shot. Get your flu, shingles and pneumonia immuniza- tions. Follow your doctor’s advice about regular cancer screening tests, stress tests and bone density measurements. Headoff someof the problemsof aging before they occur. 2.Stay mentally alert. Read the newspaper every day. Do the crossword puzzle. Play bridge or chess. Take—or teach—aclass. Keeping your mind engaged could ward off the brain changes that lead to Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Stay socially active, too. If friends and family are far away, see if you can communicate electronically with computer programssuch as Skype. 3. Don't smoke. You're never too old to quit. 4.Eat right. In addition to lots of fruits, vegetables and a few lean meats, Dr. Arnot is also an avid athlete who excels as a Paddleboard World Championship award winner. Check with your doctor about the regimenthat’s bestfor you. If you develop body pain, turn to topical pain relievers with lidocaine instead of over-the-counterpills. According to the Center for Medicare Advocacy, “[Lidocaine] is a highly effective pain reliever and its unique nonnarcotic and nonaddictive properties make it a benign alternative to opioids, without the risks and devastating vitamin B12, such as fortified cereals. Also, add flavor to foods with spices and side effects of opioids.” For example, Salonpas Lidocaine Plus from the world’s No. 1 (OTC Topical Analgesics Patch) brand contains two powerful anesthetics: 4 percent li- 5. Be physically active. Regular ac- able without a prescription, and 10 percent benzyl alcohol. The benzylalcohol is fast acting while the lidocaine is long lasting. Together, they desensitize aggravated nerves for temporaryrelief older people should consume foods with herbs insteadof salt and look for low-sodium packaged foods. Drink three cups of fat-free or low-fat milk throughout the day or the equivalent in yogurt, cheeseor other dairy products. docaine, the maximum strength avail- tivity can help delay, prevent or manage many costly chronic diseases faced by adults 50 years old or older. Try for at least 2% hours of moderate-intensity physical activity a week. Do it in in- of back, neck, shoulder, knee or elbow pain. Unscented for discreet relief, nonir- To help preserve your balance, add strength-building activities such as lifting small weights at least twice a week. For further facts on relieving pain and improving health, go to www. salonpas.us. crements of 10 minutes or more. Bike, dance, walk for cardiovascular health. ritating and nongreasy, Salonpas Lidocaine Plusis available in two convenient forms: cream androll-on. Learn More

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