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Healthy Lifestyle Key For Seniors To Live Independently

Senior citizens can lead independent and active lives for a number of years. One key is to develop a healthy lifestyle, including some preventative measures.

Living a healthy lifestyle helps protect against the deterioration that is often associated with aging. Dr. Vajeeha (Vah’-gee-ah) Tabassum, assistant professor of internal medicine at SIU School of Medicine in Springfield, offers suggestions for seniors.

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Dr. Tabassum says seniors should get regular screenings for diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol as well as colon cancer screenings. She also advises seniors to become physically active.

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Dr. Tabassum says many diseases can be prevented or treated by eating more nutritious foods such as fruits and vegetables. She says seniors should check with their primary care physician about screenings, vaccinations and starting an exercise program.

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