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his month is the time to celebrate life and turn over a new leaf. September is Healthy Aging Month, a month dedicated to helping individuals gain a more positive outlook about growing older. The Healthy Aging Campaign was established 15 years ago to help everyone become aware of their physical and mental health, diet, social skills and even financial situations; all factors that contribute to successful aging. But, at the core, the message here applies to everyone at all ages: build a foundation early on with the principles of good health for continued well being at every age. Do you ever wake up and think "Wow, I don't feel as young as I used to?" It's a sentiment shared by people of every age group.
Fortunately, it doesn't matter if you're 20 or 60 — feeling fit and aging well can be a reality with the right mindset and proper exercise and nutrition.
Young adults: Up to age 30 Starting a career, getting married, buying a home — these are just a few big life events people in this age category often experience. It also means less time to focus on fitness, and often an increase in unhealthy eating on the go. Physical activity: Young adults should do what they enjoy most, fitting it in on a regular basis, suggests Tavis Piattoly, a sports dietitian and nutritionist. "Any form of physical exercise and exertion is beneficial for the cardiovascular system, but adults under 30 usually like sports,�
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Get off that couch. Research proves that the equation is pretty simple: sitting for long bouts of time = a shorter lifespan and other health risks. he says. "This is the age where former athletes or very active post-graduates are still looking to play a sport for fun." Nutrition: "The metabolic rate of this age group is declining, so they can't live on
fast food for breakfast, lunch and dinner like they did in college," Piattoly says. "It's time to clean up the diet and make smarter choices such as reducing sugar intake and avoiding Continued on page S-6 S-3
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