YOUR 60S AND BEYOND

If you've established healthy habits up to this point in your life, keep up the good work. It's time to enjoy life to its fullest. But if you've neglected a routine of eating well and staying fit, disease can threaten your health during your 60s. There are many things you can do to get your health back on track. And think of your health as a great investment, the benefits will pay off big down the road.

At this age, a moderate exercise routine with your Southwest Health Center healthcare professional's approval is important to maintaining your mobility. Your body is becoming less tolerant of extreme activity, so you will need an exercise routine that keeps your body strong and flexible so you can avoid disabling falls.

To keep a general sense of well-being, you'll need a daily regimen of vitamins and a well-balanced diet. Your Southwest Health Center healthcare professional can help you establish a healthy diet plan based on your needs.

Sleep is also essential in your 60s. Sleep patterns change as we age. But if you're often restless and wake up tired each morning, that could be a sign of an underlying emotional or physical disorder. Your Southwest Health Center healthcare professional can assess your overall health to determine what is altering your sleep patterns.

Keeping track of your heart health is important at this point in your life to avoid high blood pressure or heart .disease problems. And if you smoke, it's never too late to quit. Stopping now can help reverse some of the damage done by smoking. You may even feel like you have more energy. Southwest Health Center can suggest several ways to help you kick the habit to improve your health. Smoking can lead to lung cancer, one of the leading causes of cancer deaths in women.