Thursday, February 21, 2008

Top 10 Tips for Staying Young and Healthy


  1. Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day to keep skin hydrated.
  2. Eat a well balanced diet with plenty of fruit and vegetables.
  3. Exercise, even if it only means walking!!
  4. If you are a smoker, quit!! It causes lung cancer.
  5. Avoid drinking alcohol...If you do drink, only in moderation!
  6. Try to get at least 8 hours of sleep every night.
  7. Don't stress out about the little things in life.
  8. Protect your skin from the sun to prevent wrinkles and skin cancer. Use SPF 15+ sunscreen or higher. Do not completely avoid the sun. You need at least 5-10 minutes of sunlight per day to produce enough Vitamin D, which is vital for the absorption of calcium into the bones. Vitamin D is made naturally by our bodies when sunlight touches our bare skin.
  9. Protect your eyes with sunglasses to prevent cataracts later in life. Cataracts are a clouding of the lens that require surgery when you can no longer go on with your usual daily activities.
  10. Always practice safe sex!!

Supporting Articles:
Ten Tips - Your Guide To Better Health
Why Vitamin D Is Important

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