Top 5 Things To Do in Your 50s for Longevity

The Dr. Josh Axe Show

Dr. Josh Axe

Religion & Spirituality, Health & Fitness, Christianity

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🗓️ 2 July 2024

⏱️ 34 minutes

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Summary

Are you in your 50s and wondering how to optimize your health for the decades ahead? Discover Dr. Josh Axe's top 5 strategies for thriving in your golden years! In this essential episode of The Dr. Josh Axe Show, learn how to combat the most common health challenges facing adults over 50. With nearly half of adults aged 45-64 battling hypertension and 24% struggling with arthritis, it's crucial to take proactive steps now for a healthier future. Key takeaways from this episode: The shocking statistics on chronic conditions affecting adults 50+ and how to prevent them Essential vitamins and supplements tailored for men and women in their 50s Why taking 8,000 steps daily could slash your mortality risk by 51% The Mediterranean diet's powerful impact on heart health and cognitive function Strategies for maintaining strong bones and preventing fractures post-menopause How to navigate common life challenges like empty nest syndrome and caring for aging parents The importance of staying socially connected and finding purpose in your 50s and beyond Tune in to arm yourself with practical, evidence-based advice for extending your health span and improving your quality of life. Whether you're battling chronic conditions, facing hormonal changes, or simply want to age gracefully, this episode offers invaluable insights to help you thrive in your 50s and beyond. Don't miss this opportunity to take control of your health and set the stage for a vibrant, active future! #antiaging #longevity #fifty #50 #midlifecrisis Want more of The Dr. Josh Axe Show? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Josh Axe Instagram Twitter Facebook Tik-Tok ------ Links: Customize a plan for yourself by working with a functional medicine practitioner. Go to AxeWellness.com https://supplementfirst.com/blogs/supplement-first-healthy-living/common-nutrient-deficiencies-in-people-over-50 https://www.rwjbh.org/blog/2019/august/the-healthy-benefits-of-antioxidants/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7912123/ https://news.llu.edu/health-wellness/common-vitamin-deficiencies-women-effects-aging-and-weight-loss#:~:text=Women%20have%20different%20nutritional%20needs,and%20calcium%20even%20more%20critical. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/its-never-too-late-five-healthy-steps-at-any-age https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/healthy-aging/what-do-we-know-about-healthy-aging https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7019245/ https://www.hyperbiotics.com/blogs/recent-articles/6-healthy-habits-to-help-you-thrive-after-50 https://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2024/23_0267.htm https://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2020/20_0130.htm https://www.unitedhealthgroup.com/newsroom/posts/2023/2023-12-05-ahr-annual-report-2023.html https://professional.heart.org/-/media/PHD-Files-2/Science-News/2/2021-Heart-and-Stroke-Stat-Update/2021_Stat_Update_factsheet_Older_and_CVD.pdf#:~:text=URL%3A%20https%3A%2F%2Fprofessional.heart.org%2F https://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2020/20_0130.htm https://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2024/23_0267.htm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hey everyone, welcome to the Dr. Josh Axe show.
0:03.0	I'm your host, Dr. Axe.
0:04.3	And each and every week on this show, we explore the science behind how to grow in body, mind,
0:09.2	spirit, and take your health and your life to the next level.
0:11.9	On today's episode, I'll be sharing my top five things to do in your 50s and beyond for health and longevity.
0:18.9	And this is part of my four-part series
0:21.0	on how to get healthy
0:23.6	based on your age and demographic.
0:26.0	And if you haven't checked out the other episodes,
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0:38.2	learning what we cover on the show so much about health and science and psychology and
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0:49.6	subscribe okay so today we're going to be talking about how to thrive in your 50s. So if you are 50 years old, 50 plus,
0:58.5	we're going to go through how to thrive and get in the best shape of your life. And what starts to
1:04.4	happen when you get in your 50s is certain chronic health conditions start coming in, certain
1:08.8	nutritional deficiencies become more common. Also, there's some things that happen personally at this stage of life, such as maybe you become an empty nester. Maybe your parents get sick. Maybe it's time for a career change. Maybe you're thinking about retirement and finances. All of those things start to happen as well. So I'm going to go through how to navigate those personal life issues as well as how to thrive in your house, start to turn back the clock and get younger with nutrition and supplementation all on this episode.
1:38.9	Well, for starters, let's talk about some of the most common chronic conditions that people need to be aware of is they approach their 50s.
1:46.5	And the first one is high blood pressure. Approximately 45% of adults between the ages of 45 and 64 have hypertension.
1:57.0	And this percentage increases to 77% in males and 75% in females as you get up
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