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3 days in, Trump is backtracking on his tariffs on Mexico and Canada; AL faith leaders call for more congressional oversight of Trump team; Court rules MS Legislature not a 'public body,' allows closed-door meetings; WI group pitches in to help voters share views with reps in Congress.

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Survey: "Back to Basics" for Living Longer, Healthier in Arkansas

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Friday, October 21, 2022   

In a new survey, most people say they want to take steps to live healthier and longer, but some are unaware of the lifestyle factors that can make the biggest difference.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the life expectancy for an Arkansas resident is slightly less than 74 years. In the survey by the for-profit physician group Medical Doctor Value In Prevention, more than half of the respondents said they've done more planning for their financial health than their physical health.

Dr. Andrea Klemes, an osteopath who is chief medical officer for MD-VIP, said it's never too late to get back to the basics: "Eating right, exercising, sleeping well and managing your stress."

And yet, the survey found fewer than half of people said they talk about those factors with their doctors. Klemes noted that healthier people will need less money for medical costs as they age. She suggested two other approaches that can help: finding a coach to support you in improving your health, and staying involved in your community.

The survey also found 45% of respondents feel they've "aged faster" during the pandemic. Almost one-third worry as much about their mental health as their physical health, which Klemes says is no surprise.

"The pandemic has done a lot to all of us, and especially - we've done other surveys during the pandemic, and people feel that they're going crazy or they're losing their minds," she said. "So, mental health has suffered a lot during the pandemic - which, of course, affects your health span."

She recommended thinking about health much like you would your retirement: "Diversify the portfolio" with exercise, a healthy diet and other good habits that, together, contribute to living a longer, healthier life.


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