In this episode, host Barbara Hannah Grufferman reviews 10 key measurements that will improve your health and help you age better.  

What is discussed in this episode: 

10 Measurements Essential to Our Well-Being as We Age  

Height: It’s normal to lose half inch of height per decade after 40, but you want to keep an eye on your height as an early indicator of bone loss or other bone related health concerns. 

Waist size: Don’t let visceral fat get out of control. Your waist size is an indicator of many health issues that you want to avoid. 

Waist to hip ratio: To calculate your ratio take your waist measurement and divide by your hip measurement. A good number to aim for is 0.85. 

Daily steps: These are not off my list of measurements that matter. Aiming for 10,000 steps every day is good practice and makes sure you’re moving your body. 

Blood pressure: Know what your numbers are and what the ideal numbers should be for you and keep an eye on that number to make sure you’re avoiding hypertension and hypotension. 

Triglycerides: This number is a key indicator for potential cardiovascular disease. It’s a type of fat and you want to make sure you’re reviewing this number with your doctor. 

Cholesterol: Know your cholesterol numbers. Making sure your numbers are under 200 (for women) is a good benchmark. 

Resting heart rate: Between 60 and 100 beats per minute is considered to be normal, but getting your heart rate closer to 60 is better for optimal health. 

Blood sugar glucose level: Metabolic disease is a major problem in America and blood sugar glucose levels are a key indicator for diabetes and your body’s ability to use sugar. 

Vitamin D: The sunshine vitamin has a major role in bone health and osteoporosis. It also reduces the risk of other diseases and should be around 35. 

All the numbers mentioned in this episode are easily tracked, but it is important that you have the necessary conversations with your health care provider to discuss your personal health concerns and what your healthy ranges are. With new research being released, it’s important to not feel overwhelmed, but know that you can still rely on these 10 indicators to draw a picture of health for you. 

Connect with Barbara Hannah Grufferman: 

Website: https://www.barbarahannahgrufferman.com 

Instagram: @Barbara Hannah Grufferman 

Facebook: @BarbaraHannahGruffermanAuthor 

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