Laugh more. A positive outlook on life will make you look and feel younger and even live longer. So SMILE!!!! 
Do some form of exercise 3-5 times daily. Take long walks, swim, run or find your way to a gym. If you are 60 years and above, you may exercise 3-4 times weekly for about 45mins- 1 hour each day. 
Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar!
*Eat a balanced diet but reduce fatty foods. Avoid red meats; eat more white meat; (chicken and turkey) and fish. 
Drink a lot of water, it has innumerable benefits. About 70% of the adult body is made up of water, replenishing yourself help to cleanse the system, improve bowel movement and rejuvenate the body, cells and skin. 
Eat loads of fruits and veggies. Instead of snacking on pastries and sugary stuff, snack on fresh fruits and vegetable salads. Make sure you have some form of fruit and veggies in every meal. 
As we get older, the body absorbs fewer nutrients such as calcium which is good for bone health. Therefore, take vitamins and food supplements that suit your age group. 
Read books. Expand your knowledge. Broaden your mind. You can never know too much. You can also watch a nice movie or documentary to take your mind off things for a while. 
Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. Take time out to reflect on the things you have done during the day and how you can make the next day better. Pray and meditate on God’s word as well. 
Don’t waste your precious time and energy on gossip. It can be very exhausting! Call your family instead to see how everyone is doing. Stay in touch. 
Quit smoking!!! Smokers are liable to die a painful dead…. 
Reduce your alcohol intake. Too much alcohol is not good for you health and it can dehydrate the skin. A short glass of red wine at dinner can relax you. 
No matter how you feel or your present state of health, get up, dress up and go out!!! Go for that party, go visit that friend, go to the mall. You can even treat yourself; take yourself to dinner or go shopping. Life is too short for you to be a couch potato. So get a move on!! 
Get enough rest each night. Sleep for at least 7 hours every night. Making sure that your television and radio are off and that your mobile phone is turned on silent is the path way to a perfect night rest. 
To be in top health, make sure you get a routine medical checkup at least once in every two years. 
Take time to travel out, away from everything, with a spouse or loved one. If you can not afford a trip aboard, go on a retreat to your country home or check into hotel for the weekend. Leave no number s where you can be reached. 
Dance. Laugh .love. Be happy. No one is in charge of your happiness except YOU! 
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