AC T IVE HE AL T HY POSIT IVE

L IFE ST YLE HABIT S SUP PORT

IMPROVES
Having an active lifestyle from PHYSICAL
childhood to adulthood is the key to &
successfully aging. It is proven to MENTAL
have a huge impact on a person's HEALTH
mental state and physical appearance.
Exercising daily will increase life 1. Drink Plenty Water
2. Eat LESS Sugar
expectancy. By participating in
3. Spend Time Outside
cognitive activities will increase
4. 8+ hours of Sleep
memory decline as aging occurs. At
5. Go For a Walk/ Run
least 30 mins to an hour many times
6. MOVE YOUR BODY
per week will help you to succeed in 7. Eat Fruits
aging. Having a positive support system is an
8. Eat Vegetables
9. Get Check-Ups Daily important factor. A positive support
10. READ system provides you with a safe place
11. ENGAGE IN POSITIVE to have fun, to vent when things are
COGNITIVE ACTIVITY getting stressful, and to be there with
you through your ups and downs. A
lot of changes and surprises come
along with successfully aging, having
support is KEY.

By: LATICE DILLINGHAM

 EMBRACE GROWTH
1. Infancy

2. Childhood

3. Adolescence

4.Adulthood

Getting older is a part of life! No one can stop

themselves from getting older. As you age there are
many benefits to come along with it such as wisdom,
courage, physical changes, and many more. As you get
older you learn many things throughout life and have
the experience and knowledge to teach someone
younger. Life should be live to its fullest from the day
you are born to the day you die. You only live once in
this lifetime so embrace your growth. Embrace the
mental changes, physical changes, and every obstacle
that come along with aging. Just make sure you age
successfully by living healthy.