Healthy Aging

As you age, your body and life change, and so does what you need to stay healthy. Changes in your home life, health, medicines, income, and sense of smell and taste may affect your interest in healthy eating and physical activity. Read on for resources to help you stay on track.

Health Tips for Older Adults

Healthy eating and regular physical activity are your keys to good health at any age. They may lower your risk for obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers. They may even help you ward off depression and maintain orthopedic health (related to bones and muscles).

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Choosing healthy meals as you get older

Making healthy food choices is a smart thing to do—no matter how old you are! Your body changes through your 60s, 70s, 80s, and beyond. Food provides nutrients you need as you age. Use these tips to choose foods and beverages for better health at each stage of life.

Let's eat!

Young at heart

Adding healthy habits to your daily routine can help keep you active and strong as you age. To stay young at heart, use this checklist to create new practices that may help you look and feel good in the years to come. It’s never too late to improve your health!

Your checklist for better health

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Healthy Aging

Healthy Aging

Health Tips for Older Adults

Choosing healthy meals as you get older

Young at heart

Find research studies on healthy aging.

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