"Not taking care of your feet. I have regularly seen older patients come into the hospital with very long toenails and nail fungus that HAS to be a 20-year (at least) case. I know the older folks are often on a fixed income, but Medicare pays for a podiatrist to do nail trims. This is not a luxury. If you can't reach your feet, see a podiatrist regularly. There are treatments that work. As we age, often the blood vessels in our legs aren't optimal, so it's important to address issues early. Ingrown toenails and fungus can present - or indicate - other problems."
"I'm an ortho surgeon. Exercise. It's the biggest difference I see in my patients - 90-year-olds who feel and act 65, and 65-year-olds who act and feel 90. I see it in my office every day. The difference is exercise. You don't have to do anything wild. Just do something, and be consistent. I will also add that in my opinion, the majority of arthritis is genetic programming (not age, weight, sports, etc.), and the only thing that slows it down is, you guessed it, exercise. No cure for arthritis, and nothing significant on the horizon for it."
Regular foot care prevents complications such as overlong toenails, nail fungus, ingrown nails, and can reveal vascular problems in the legs. Medicare can cover podiatry nail trims for eligible patients, so seek professional nail care if reaching feet is difficult. Use the backrest in chairs to protect the lower back. Daily flossing removes trapped debris, reduces odor, and lowers oral-disease risk. Exercise consistently to improve sleep and anxiety, preserve functional ability across decades, and slow genetically influenced arthritis progression. Small, regular actions in hygiene, posture, and activity produce meaningful health benefits.
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