Living Longer, Aging Well
Don’t leave your health to chance
Do you remember when being over 70 years was considered old? Now, it’s no longer the case. Statistics show that one in seven women and one in twelve men will live to celebrate their 100th birthday. Instead of shopping for canes, people in their 70’s are running for President. In fact, people in their 70s are running marathons! People are skiing into their 80s, and jumping out of planes in their 90s. Seriously. Because we are living longer, it is even more important to take care of our bodies.
We have made tremendous medical advancements in replacing or rejuvenating body parts that age and no longer function well. Most joints in the body can be replaced by artificial joints that enable us to move with more ease and less pain. We can inject steroids, botox, stem cells and plasma into tissue to halt or facilitate natural processes. These advancements help us to stay active longer, move more fluidly and in some cases, avoid surgery.
If we are lucky enough to live a long life, degeneration is inevitable. Modern medicine can certainly help us prolong our active lifestyles, but we should also practice preventative medicine. Following are some suggestions to keep your body and joints healthy well into your golden years.
