The perennial hypochondriac can be considered terminally ill of nothing.

To improve cholesterol levels and better the heart, you can include soy in your diet. Preliminary reports suggest that soy may help dull pain.
In animal studies, moderate levels of phytoestrogens showed to reduce sensitivity to certain types of pain. Phytoestrogens are plant compounds that are found in high concentrations in soy and soy-based products. Including moderate amounts of soy in your diet may be helpful in reducing pain suffered by people with chronic, painful inflammation or swelling.

Healthy eating starts at the grocery store. To make your shopping trip a success, buy fresh foods when possible and read food labels on prepared foods. If you are looking for quick and healthy options, buy precut vegetables and bagged salad mixes. Plan a week’s worth of menus before shopping, and then make a list of ingredient you’ll need - and stick to it.

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Keeping up an active hobby such as gardening when older may be one way to keep your mind young. Studies show that older people that regularly indulged in gardening have a lower risk of dementia compared to non-active older people.