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Stretching, drinking water, getting outside and eating breakfast are some habits that may help with healthy aging.
These habits can help you maintain your health and independence in the decades to come.
Look for ways to improve your lifestyle that excite you and bring you joy.
Long gone are the days when celebrating 50 years around the sun was something to be feared. From changing careers to checking off places on their travel bucket lists, women across the globe are living their best lives beyond 50.
When it comes to thriving in—and well past—your 50s, a strong foundation built around a balanced diet, regular movement and mindfulness is key. “Don’t let your age define you! You can feel just as capable and energetic at 50 as you did at 30 as long as you take care of your body and manage stress. But, brain and bone health are things that we need to start focusing on more as we age,” says registered dietitian Frances Largeman-Roth, a nutrition expert and author of Everyday Snack Tray .
To help keep your health at its best and embrace the decades to come, nutrition experts—all of whom are over 50—recommend doing these six things every morning. 1. Start with a Gentle Stretch
There’s a reason mobility and flexibility training programs are on the rise. According to sports dietitian Leslie Bonci, M.P.H., CSSD, owner of Active Eating Advice, “Stretching is important at all ages. Stretching for flexibility sets the stage for being protective of our supporting structure as we age. If we don’t use it, we lose it.”
Depending on your fitness level, the type of mobility exercises you do—or how far you can lean into the stretch—may differ, but don’t let your current level of flexibility keep you from stretching. Research shows that a regular stretching routine can improve mobility and balance and reduce the risk of falls as you age.1Whether you follow a five-minute video on YouTube or try this simple routine , set aside a few minutes each morning to warm up your body […]
6 Things Women Over 50 Should Do Every Day Before 9 A.M., According to Experts
