Taking care of your health is important at any age, but your needs can change as you get older. Aging gracefully means finding ways to maintain your health inside and out — by establishing good habits with skin care, nutrition, weight management and by quitting smoking.
Learn about what products and routines can help you age gracefully and continue to live a full life at any age.
What products can you use to keep your skin healthy?
Our skin is our largest organ that protects us from germs, regulates body temperature and moisture, and enables touch sensations. Taking good care of your skin can promote your health and reduce the signs of aging. A simple daily skincare routine that gently cleanses, hydrates and protects from the sun can go a long way.
For gentle cleansing, try one of these:
Follow a cleanser with a moisturizer like:
What products can you use to keep your weight balanced?
Maintaining a healthy weight reduces risks of certain diseases, especially as you age. Being overweight increases the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke and diabetes. Being underweight increases the risk of osteoporosis, anemia and complications from an illness or infection.[1]
Weight control products can help you manage your calories while also getting the nutrients your body needs. Try a nutritional shake like one of these:
- TopCare Nutrishake in Chocolate or Vanilla
- TopCare High Performance Protein Shake in Chocolate, Strawberry or Vanilla
These can be used as meal replacements or as an addition to a balanced diet.
What products can you use to maintain a healthy lifestyle?
In addition to a healthy diet that maintains a healthy weight, it’s important that you are getting all the vitamins and minerals you need. Always consult your medical provider before starting a vitamin or supplement routine.
As you age, your need for certain vitamins or minerals increases. For example, the requirements for calcium and vitamin B12 can increase over the age of 50.[2]
A daily multivitamin designed specifically for adults over 50 is an easy and effective way to ensure you are getting all the nutrients you need. For example, you could try:
If you have specific concerns about your vision or your brain health, you can take a daily multivitamin that contains nutrients designed to support those areas. For vision, you’ll want to find a multivitamin with plenty of vitamin C, vitamin E and omega-3 fatty acids like:[3]
For brain health, look for a daily multivitamin with omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin E and B vitamins like:[4]
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) products
Quitting cigarette smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health, at any age, no matter how long you have smoked. If you give up smoking, you can add as much as 10 years to your life. You will also decrease the risk of premature death, cardiovascular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and cancer.[5]
Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) can help you avoid the harmful chemicals found in cigarettes while slowly reducing your dependence on the addictive substance. Try one of these nicotine replacement products to curb your smoking cravings and improve your health:
You can use long-acting nicotine replacement products, like a patch, in combination with short-acting products like gum or lozenges. This can reduce your feelings of withdrawal and raise your chances of success with quitting smoking.[6]
By using some of these products and improving your habits, you can help yourself age with grace and vitality. Your health will keep you doing the things you love at any age. Trust TopCare to support you along the way. Find a TopCare retailer near you.
[1] National Institue on Aging
[2] National Institute on Aging