Why living well matters Watch your weight Brush your teeth Get your eyes checked Breathe deeply Don’t overmedicate Tend to your tootsies Strengthen your skeleton Replace worn hips Book a flu shot—every year Reconsider HRT Don’t neglect your rump Never skip breakfast Prioritize plant protein Cut back on red meat Grill or bake your fish Stay hydrated But avoid sugary drinks Cook from scratch Use a smaller dish Cut back on booze Add more tomatoes Go nuts Go ahead, drink more coffee Embrace housework (you’ll thank yourself!) Take up a new sport Bring your earbuds for exercise Bond with nature Stand when you talk on the phone Find excuses to walk Jog up the stairs Make friends Get enough sleep Turn up the heat Manage stress Listen to nature Don’t take work home Hunt for silver linings Take piano lessons or join a choir Improve your listening skills Get a roommate Live closer to amenities Share the load Avoid third-hand smoke Pop a vitamin D Manage your temperature