Healthy Aging at Any Age

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Healthy aging is the process of maintaining good physical, mental, and social health and well-being as we grow older. Image for illustration purposes
Healthy aging is the process of maintaining good physical, mental, and social health and well-being as we grow older. Image for illustration purposes
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AT A GLANCE
Healthy aging is the process of maintaining good physical, mental, and social health and well-being as we grow older.
Healthy aging is not just for older adults. It starts at any age.
There are key areas of health that can help you stay strong and healthy throughout your life.

Overview

Healthy aging is the process of maintaining good physical, mental, and social health and well-being as we grow older. 

  • Healthy aging starts early on in life.
  • It means adopting healthy habits and making positive lifestyle choices that contribute to overall well-being as we age.
  • Starting early is important to avoid many health complications that may arise in later life.
  • But it is never too late to adopt healthy habits for positive change.

CDC offers information and programs to promote healthy aging and longer lives. 

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What you can do

Healthy aging means adopting healthy habits and making positive lifestyle choices that contribute to health and well-being as we grow older. 

These habits may include: 
Nutrition. Maintain a healthy, balanced diet.
Physical activity. Keep your body active by doing regular exercise.
Mental functioning: Keep your mind stimulated and get enough sleep.
Social well-being: Stay socially connected and engaged with others.
Emotional well-being: Take care of your emotional well-being, including managing stress, having a positive outlook, and seeking support when needed.
Injury prevention: Try to avoid falls and other injuries by taking precautions and practicing safe driving.
Health care routine: Keep up with regular health checkups, vaccines, and screenings; and manage any chronic conditions.

Information Source: CDC

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