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@thisismarilynb

Thank you. When I read about the health problems of so many who are younger than I am, I am thankful that I listened to the advice of medical professionals when I was younger. I made time for myself. Even though I was married with children, had a full time job, every day after work I changed into my sweats and drove to the track at Cal Tech. I did 3-4 miles of race walking. I did this for at least 40 years until my hip started acting up. I believe I am now reaping the rewards of my taking time for myself. So the kids had their dinner a little later. I also learned the benefits of planning ahead and using the slow cooker a lot. I believe this is now what is keeping me going at such an old age. And I do not feel my age at all. When I think about it I am surprised.

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Healthwise, I feel blessed. My goal has been to avoid perscriptions; I have strange side effects from most. Thankful for the Covid vaccine; no complications from that. I am a retired teacher and for my last 15 years, I lived about a mile from the school. Most days I walked there and back. Firm believer in staying active/fit and eating healthy. Your're right. Healthy lifestyle makes for healthy aging.