{"id":1286,"date":"2016-04-04T13:45:29","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T18:45:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/multi.nycnewsnetwork.com\/nyforseniors\/?p=1286"},"modified":"2016-08-19T11:30:35","modified_gmt":"2016-08-19T16:30:35","slug":"10-ways-stay-healthy-spring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/nyforseniors\/10-ways-stay-healthy-spring\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Ways to Stay Healthy in NYC this Spring"},"content":{"rendered":"

Healthy living strategies are something to practice throughout our lives, but they<\/p>\n

become more significant as we age. Fortunately, the following tips include some of the best immune system boosters and ways to stay healthy as a senior citizen in New York:<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Visit a Farmers\u2019 Market<\/strong> for fresh fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins C and E, beta-carotene and zinc,\u00a0which are essential to good health.<\/li>\n
  2. Challenge yourself by joining a Zumba class or a Free Local Exercise<\/strong> class in your area.<\/li>\n
  3. Attend Health Fairs<\/strong> to gain insider knowledge on maintaining your health.<\/li>\n
  4. Take actions to Reduce Stress<\/strong>. Whether it\u2019s social stress, isolation or another form, stress can\u00a0suppress your immune system, making you more susceptible to viruses.<\/li>\n
  5. Sufficient Sleep<\/strong> is one of the best natural immune system boosters. Sleep helps us respond better to\u00a0stress and inflammation. It\u2019s also shown to improve our response to the flu vaccine.<\/li>\n
  6. Try Some Superfoods<\/strong>. Kale, broccoli, avocados, certain mushrooms, berries and others\u00a0have shown to improve seniors\u2019 immune system performance.<\/li>\n
  7. Stay positive<\/strong> by keeping up with activities and hobbies that make you feel happy or challenged.\u00a0A healthy outlook on life boosts endorphins.<\/li>\n
  8. Consider Multivitamin or Herbal Supplements<\/strong> as an option for increasing nutrients and fighting\u00a0infections. Talk to your doctor before adding multivitamins or herbs, such as echinacea, ginseng or probiotics, to your regimen.<\/li>\n
  9. Stay Hydrated<\/strong> by drinking at least 8-9 glasses of water a day to keep mucous membranes moist, which\u00a0lowers the chances of flu or colds.<\/li>\n
  10. Springtime in New York is the perfect time to dine out. Make sure to make healthy choices\u00a0when ordering from your favorite restaurants<\/strong>.\n

    -Les B. Freeman<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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