10 steps toward a longer healthier life

1. Don’t smoke.

2. Build physical and mental activities into every day.

3. Eat a healthy diet rich in whole grains,vegetables, and fruits, and substitute healthiermonounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats for  unhealthy saturated fats and trans fats.

4. Take a daily multivitamin, and be sure to get enough calcium and vitamin D.

5. Maintain a healthy weight and body shape.

6. Challenge your mind.

7. Build a strong social network.

8. Protect your sight, hearing, and general health by following preventive care guidelines.

9. Floss, brush, and see a dentist regularly. Poor oral health may have many repercussions,including poor nutrition, unnecessary pain, and possibly even a higher risk of heartdisease and stroke.

10. Discuss with your doctor whether you need any medication—perhaps to control highblood pressure, treat osteoporosis, or lower cholesterol—to help you stay healthy.