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G33 - August 2006 - Aging Well
Intro: In a society that celebrates youth and beauty, growing old is something many people dread. But the truth is, if you follow tips from doctors at Mayo Clinic, you can take steps that will help you age gracefully. And we're not just talking diet and exercise.
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Total running time 1:34 |
66-YEAR-OLD SWIMMER BILL BOLING SAYS THAT HE LEARNED EVERYTHING HE NEEDED TO KNOW ABOUT GROWING OLD GRACEFULLY BACK IN KINDERGARTEN. |
Bill Boling |
"WHICH WAS TO EAT A PROPER DIET, GET PLENTY OF SLEEP AND EXERCISE REGULARLY." |
| VO: From Bill swimming to Jim | BILL'S GOT IT RIGHT. SO DOES 63-YEAR-OLD JIM KELLY. |
| Jim Kelly | "I LOVE TO PLAY GOLF." (WHACK) |
Standup To graphics:
To Dr. Creagan running |
IF YOU DON'T LIKE TO SWIM OR GOLF, ACTIVITIES SUCH AS WALKING CAN HELP KEEP YOU FIT. RESEARCH SHOWS THAT 200 MINUTES OF SOME TYPE OF AEROBIC EXERCISE -- THAT'S ONLY 30 MINUTES A DAY -- CAN LOWER YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE, CONTROL WEIGHT, MAINTAIN MUSCLE MASS AND REDUCE STRESS AMONG OTHER THINGS. BUT MAYO CLINIC DOCTOR AND MARATHON RUNNER DR. EDWARD CREAGAN SAYS THERE'S A LOT MORE TO HEALTHY AGING -- ESPECIALLY AFTER RETIREMENT -- THAN JUST FITNESS. HERE ARE WHAT HE CALLS THE THREE KEYS TO THE SUCCESSFUL AGING KINGDOM. YOU NEED TO HAVE ... |
Edward Creagan, M.D. |
"SOMEONE TO LOVE, SOMETHING TO DO AND SOMETHING TO LOOK FORWARD TO." |
| VO: to Jim at home | TAKE JIM FOR EXAMPLE. |
| Jim Kelly | "SHOULD WE PLANT A NEW PLANT IN THIS SHELBY?" |
| HE LOVES HIS GRANDDAUGHTER SHELBY AND LOOKS FORWARD TO SPENDING TIME WITH HER AND TEACHING HER ABOUT GARDENING. HE ALSO VOLUNTEERS IN HIS CHURCH AND COMMUNITY. THESE ACTIVITIES AND RELATIONSHIPS HELP HIM FEEL NEEDED, CONNECTED, AND FULL OF PURPOSE. | |
| Jim Kelly | "WHEN YOU RETIRE YOU HAVE A WHOLE OTHER LIFE." |
| AND AS DR. CREAGAN SAYS IT CAN BE A WONDERFUL LIFE IF YOU STAY FIT AND HAVE SOMEONE TO LOVE, SOMETHING TO DO AND SOMETHING TO LOOK FORWARD TO. | |
| FOR MEDICAL EDGE, I'M VIVIEN WILLIAMS. | |
Tag: Dr. Creagan says if you don't have family, pets can provide you with a sense of love and purpose. He also says that it's easier to grow old if you're not worried about finances. He recommends talking to a financial advisor to help you make the costs of aging easier. And don't forget to talk to a health care provider before you start any exercise program. Dr. Creagan is the editor of two books: Mayo Clinic on Healthy Aging and the Mayo Clinic Plan for a Healthier, Happy and Vital Life. For more information, visit our Web site at...
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