I follow Dr. Weil primarily for his approach on living an anti-inflammatory diet and generally following his anti-inflammatory food pyramid. A recent survey he posted gave me further advice for all 'seniors'. Here are the key points (read the source for details). How many do you follow?
1. eat a diet of whole, unprocessed food, 5-9 servings of fruit and vegetables daily
2. eat calcium for bone health (women); lycopene-rich foods for prostate health (men)
3. take a daily multi-vitamin
4. include anti-inflammatory foods
5. keep an up-to-date medical journal
6. plan to use supplements for mental and physical health as you age
7. maintain one's blood pressure in a healthy range
8. have an annual medical exam
9. perform weight-related exercise 3 times a week
10. use sunscreen
11. do not use tobacco products
12. be physically active several times a week
13. do stretching exercises several days a week
Source: Dr. Weil Aging Gracefully
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