Maximizing Longevity and Well-Being in Older Adults.

Although people are living longer, they are not necessarily healthier. The reliance on medicine to fix health problems after they've already occurred, rather than prioritizing prevention, is the biggest problem for our healthspans. Here are seven ways to help lengthen the healthiest years of your life: regularly check in with your doctor, ditch sugar, maintain a healthy diet, sit less, exercise often, remember to hydrate, and practice gratitude and mindfulness.