Some Things All Women in Their Sixties Should Do

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The positive habits you formed in your 40s and 50s are now paying off handsomely in your unwavering 60s.

However, keep an eye out for the potential beginning of illnesses and ailments that could endanger your well-being, limit your mobility, or lower your standard of living. Here are a few of the most typical changes that women go through:

Oxygen: Compared to age 25, the average maximal intake, a gauge of heart and lung function, is reduced by up to one-third.
Vitamin B12: Probably low because bacteria that consume B12 in the GI tract can develop as a result of age-related decreases in stomach acid.
Gut: Diverticulosis, a disorder that can lead to constipation, affects half of adults over 60.
Bladder: 12% of women between the ages of 60 and 64 experience daily urine incontinence.
Joints: Arthritis is more likely to develop in the hip and other important joints.
Creativity: high, characterized by individual autonomy, risk-taking propensity, and bravery in self-expression.
By forming the seven preventive behaviors listed below, you can not only stave off these changes but also maintain your health, intelligence, vitality, and sense of fulfillment for years to come.

1. Take more walks to feel better.
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   According to a recent study, walking three hours a week for a year increased oxygen intake by 15% in women in their 70s. Gains like that can alleviate nearly every issue you’re more likely to encounter this decade, including lowering your risk of lung, breast, and colon cancers; increasing joint function; strengthening your bones; boosting your memory; lowering your risk of cardiovascular disease; and controlling your blood sugar.
2. Consume the appropriate vitamins
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   Consult your doctor about ways to increase intake of important nutrients, such as vitamin B12. Reduced levels are associated with a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease, cardiovascular disease, and pernicious anemia (do you exhibit these symptoms of a vitamin B12 deficiency?). Additionally, inquire about vitamin D: In addition to raising the risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, and breast and colon cancers, deficiencies can weaken bones.
3. Select foods high in fiber.
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   Increasing the amount of fiber in your diet softens stools and lessens diverticulosis symptoms (and avoids problems). Increase your intake of fiber foods, including beans, apples, and pears. Use these smart techniques to sneak in more fiber.
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   Hold the contraction for ten seconds, then relax the muscles that regulate the flow of pee. After 6 to 12 weeks, incontinence can be prevented or reversed by performing this 10 to 20 times, at least three times per day.
5. Remain attentive to maintain your wits.
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   Take classes, join a book club, attempt a new sport, or create a garden to acquire new skills. In a recent study including over 2,800 elderly individuals, those who began engaging in greater mental exercise performed better at managing everyday tasks five years later than those who engaged in less mental exercise. (See how your brain may be stimulated by a simple walk!)