appropriate screening with a healthcare professional can help manage diabetes risk.
3. Certain Cancers
Cancer risk generally increases as people get older.
Being free of cancer at 60 is certainly positive, but it does not guarantee that cancer cannot develop later. Continuing recommended screenings and discussing personal risk factors with a healthcare professional remain important.
4. Conditions That Affect Mobility
Maintaining muscle strength and physical function can make a major difference in later life.
Research supported by the National Institute on Aging indicates that regular physical activity can help older adults maintain muscle function and independence.
Walking, strength exercises, balance activities, and other appropriate forms of movement can therefore be valuable parts of a healthy-aging routine.
5. Cognitive and Mental Health
Healthy aging isn’t only about the body.
Maintaining social connections, staying mentally engaged, getting adequate sleep, exercising, and addressing mental-health concerns can all contribute to overall well-being.
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