Can a routine vaccine prevent dementia?
Some adults may need a measles booster shot. Who should get one and why?
Less butter, more plant oils, longer life?
Healthier planet, healthier people
Counting steps is good — is combining steps and heart rate better?
Appendix pain: Could it be appendicitis?
Can saw palmetto treat an enlarged prostate?
How does Ozempic work? Understanding GLP-1s for diabetes, weight loss, and beyond
Zinc: What it does for the body, and the best food sources
Respiratory health harms often follow flooding: Taking these steps can help
Staying Healthy
Achieving and maintaining good health means adopting healthy lifestyle habits, from consuming nutritious foods and getting regular physical activity to prioritizing sleep and reducing stress.
Dietary patterns that are most closely linked to a longer, healthier life tend to focus on unprocessed or minimally processed foods like fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, and nuts as well as fish and healthy fats.
Physical activity can mean going for long walks, riding your bike, gardening, playing pickleball, or regularly participating in any activity you enjoy. Exercise lowers your risk for serious health problems, strengthens and tones your muscles, helps preserve independence, and boosts your mood.
Restorative sleep is similarly vital to your health and wellbeing, as is managing stress. Regular checkups, screening tests, and other preventive health measures are also important.
Over time, these efforts will pay dividends. You’ll be rewarded with more energy, improved mobility, less pain, a brighter outlook, and enhanced physical and mental health.
Related Articles
Staying Healthy
Can a quick snooze help with energy and focus? The science behind power naps
Heart Health
The latest thinking on inherited high cholesterol
Nutrition
Try this: Build a healthier sandwich
Diseases & Conditions
Inflammatory bowel disease's gender bias
Diseases & Conditions
Digestive health changes: When to seek medical care
Diseases & Conditions
Ichthyosis
Staying Healthy
Forearm workouts: Strengthening grip for everyday function
Diseases & Conditions
Botulism
Staying Healthy
7 ways to snack smarter
Diseases & Conditions
Do you need diagnostic tests for heartburn?
Staying Healthy
Bouncing back from stress
Diseases & Conditions
Listeria: How to protect yourself from this common cause of food poisoning
Free Healthbeat Signup
Get the latest in health news delivered to your inbox!
Sign Up
