I was going to give you a list of “to-dos” taken from the research I did for this issue, and I found a lot of good ones – but not even one that felt complete and completely right to me. So I fabricated my own, based on everything I’ve experienced and the loads of stuff I’ve read.
My Top Two Ways to Stay Physically Fit
1. Strength Training – at least an hour a day at three levels of intensity:javascript:;
* Easily (heart rate stays below 120)
* Moderately (heart rate 120 to 150)
* Intensely (heart rate to max, about 170)
2. Flexibility and Core Training
* Yoga
* Pilates
* Mat stretches
My Top Four Ways to Stay Mentally Healthy
1. Relax your ego; accept your aging.
2. Meditate every day for at least five minutes.
3. Make new friends constantly.
4. Do not retire. Work at least a few hours every day on a business or project that you believe has value.
Six More Ways to Avoid Aging-Related Illnesses
* Lose weight if you are overweight.
* Eat protein – even just a little – with every meal.
* Don’t stay seated for very long. Stand up and move around every 30 minutes.
* Drink six ounces of water an hour before bed and first thing in the morning.
* Keep your skin moisturized.
* Don’t smoke.
