Healthy Aging
By:Adelina and Nimra
Food tips
Foods to avoid:
- raw/undercooked meat or poultry
- refrigerated smoked meats or fish
- unpasteurized dairy products, and juices including...some soft cheeses such as feta, queso blanco, queso fresco, Brie, and Camembert are made with unpasteurized milk
- raw or partially cooked eggs and foods commonly made with raw eggs such as raw cookie dough and cake batter, eggnog, and Caesar salad dressing
- unwashed fresh vegetables, including lettuce/salads
Doctor visits
- Creating a basic plan before you go to the doctor can help you make the most of your visit
- When you list your symptoms, be specific. Your list should include:
- what the symptom is
- when it started
- what time of day it happens and how long it lasts
- how often it happens
- anything that makes it worse or better
- anything it prevents you from doing.
Staying active
- brisk walking
- muscle strengthening activities such as: legs,hips,back,abdomen,chest,shoulder,and arms