Good advice

I am always seeing articles about what people regret after they grow older.

After much consideration I think the most important advice I would have for younger people is to take as good a care of their bodies as they possibly can. And think twice about people who come at you with the old, "In my day we only did this or that and we're okay."

Of course they're okay, but sometimes they are settling for things it's just too late to change now.

I remember when almost all grandparents had false teeth. They aren't as great as you might think and they are avoidable. Start early. I also remember when we all baked in the sun. It ruins exposed skin!

I was very active until I became a parent and I think that has contributed to the quality of my life now. I wish I had been more active after, but I did still ride a bike and continue to go on the occasional nature hike. Whatever exercise you can do will serve you well.

Eat as healthy as you can.  What, is always the question. The rules seem to change all the time, but it is pretty much a given that sugar should be as limited as possible and everything else should be in moderation.

Sleep eight or nine hours a day. People in my generation often thought that only needing four hours of sleep at a time  put you in the genius category, but I find it mostly just makes them harder to get along with.

Socialize! Even one person in your life will change your perspective for the better. We are not made to live in a vacuum. And don't beat yourself up because someone says that texting, or calling, or writing, is not as good as in person. Having someone to talk to is important, no matter how you do it.

Be creative in some way so your inner side has an outlet and learn something new. Read, watch documentaries, go to classes, or museums, or travel, but don't stop learning.

I believe these are the things that make my life better and at the very least, these are things I never regret doing.