I’ve heard many people who are my age and older exclaim, “Aging isn’t for sissies!” Well, I do believe that’s true, but I also believe that lifestyle choices we make – whether it be the food on our plates, the exercise that we get, or the choice to meditate – can help increase our chances of leading a relatively healthy life into our 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond. Here’s to self-care!

Primary Sources for This Sharepost:
 Freid, V. M.,  Bernstein, A. B., & Bush, M. A. (2012). Multiple chronic conditions among adults aged 45 and over: Trends over the past 10 years. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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