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Don't eat the skin of the apple because it's coated with wax.
Check before you eat many of the fruits.

WAX is being used for preservation purposes and cold storage.

You might be surprised especially apples from USA and other parts are more than one year old, though it would look fresh. Becox wax is coated, preventing bacteria to enter. So it does not get dry.

Eat Apples after removing the wax as demonstrated.

Some of the health-challenges you face with aging are:

Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome

About three-fourths of adults aged 60 and older are overweight or obese. Obesity may be related to type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, breast and colon cancer, gall bladder disease, and high blood pressure.

More than 40% of adults 60 years and older have a combination of risk factors known as metabolic syndrome, which puts people at increased risk for developing diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and certain cancers. It is characterized by:

• Waist measurement greater than 40 inches in men, 35 inches in women (apple-shaped body).
• Triglyceride level of 150 mg/dL or higher
• HDL "good" cholesterol level less than 40mg/dL in men, 50 mg/dL in women
• Blood pressure of 130/85 or higher
• Fasting glucose level of 110 mg/dL or higher

Women in premenopause and menopause tend to accumulate fat around the waist and hips.The best way to fight it, is with increasing exercise, reducing alcohol intake (because a lot of alcohol calories go right to the gut) and reducing calorie intake. Also, increase your healthy fat intake (omega-3 fatty acids and unsaturated fats) and eliminate Tran’s fats completely because there's no safe amount of those."
Also avoid foods sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup. The common sweetener is found in everything from sodas to breakfast cereal. In middle age, we should eat foods as close to naturally prepare as possible."

Arthritis

Arthritis affects nearly half the elderly population and is a leading cause of disability. Old injuries from playing school football, and years of wearing high-heeled shoes catch up with us. Arthritis in the knees is the price we pay for walking upright on two legs. The keys to prevention is to avoid overuse, do steady, regular exercise rather than in weekend spurts, and stop if you feel pain. "The adage, 'no pain, no gain,' is not true."

And managing your weight is just as essential for joint health as cardiovascular health. The Framingham osteoarthritis study showed that a weight loss of just 11 pounds could reduce the risk of developing osteoarthritis in the knees by 50%.
Osteoporosis and fall

Osteoporosis and low bone mass affect almost 44 million adults age 50 and older, most of them women. According to the National Osteoporosis Association, osteoporosis is not part of normal aging. Healthy behaviors and treatment, when appropriate, can prevent or minimize the condition.

In a given year, more than one-third of adults age 65 and older experience a fall. Twenty percent to 30% of those who fall suffer injuries that decrease mobility and independence; falls are the leading cause of death from injury in this age group.
Stop smoking, watch your alcohol intake, get plenty of calcium, and limit foods with high acidic content and also avoid sodas and cold drinks. They encourage loss of calcium. Our bodies always maintain calcium, and when there's not enough coming in from our diet, it comes out from our bones. One reason women are especially are at risk for osteoporosis is that if they've had children; it takes a whole lot of calcium to develop a baby, and that calcium is taken from the mother's bones if she's not getting enough in her diet." Adults in middle age need 1,000 to 1,200 milligrams of calcium daily.

Vitamin D, "the sunshine vitamin," is also important. Using sunscreens to protect against skin cancer is wise, but sunscreens block ultraviolet rays the body needs to make vitamin D. Furthermore, with age our bodies become less efficient at making vitamin D from sunlight,

Make sure you're getting enough from low-fat dairy products, or take a supplement."
Weight-bearing exercise also helps to keep bones healthy. "If you're not exercising, starting at any age is beneficial, but the sooner the better."


Cancer

Risk for developing most types of cancer increases with age.
As women age, the rate of cervical cancer decreases, and endometrial cancer increases, most of the women slack off gynecological exams after their childbearing years, but remember it's important for women to get regular exams."
The risk of prostate cancer increases with age, screening should start in your 40s, and at the very least should involve a digital rectal examination.
Lung cancer accounts for more deaths than breast cancer, prostate cancer, and colon cancer combined.


Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) affects more than one-third of men and women in the 45 to 54 year age group, and the incidence increases with age. Cardiovascular diseases, which are diseases of the heart or blood vessels, are the leading cause of death in most of the countries. They include arteriosclerosis, coronary heart disease, arrhythmia, heart failure, hypertension, orthostatic hypotension, stroke, and congenital heart disease.

A healthy lifestyle can reduce the risk of heart disease by as much as 80%, One study showed that people who were not overweight, did not smoke, consumed about one alcoholic drink per day, exercised vigorously for 30 minutes or more per day, and ate a low-fat, high-fiber diet had the lowest risk for heart disease.
If you have high blood pressure, get it under control, it reduces the rate of stroke and heart attacks. People say the medicines have bad side effects, but there are enough medications to choose from that you and your physician should be able to find one that's right for you.

And limit salt intake to control high blood pressure. Remember prepared foods are loaded with salt, the minute food comes out of a can or frozen food package or from a fast-food environment, and you lose control of the ingredients. This is another reason to eat foods as close to naturally prepare as possible."


Vision and Hearing Loss

Age-related eye diseases -- macular degeneration, cataract, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma affect 119 million people aged 40 and older, according to one report, and that number is expected to double within the next three decades.
Eating foods with high antioxidant content may be helpful in reducing vision loss due to macular degeneration, and taking vitamin supplements for eye health may help. A lot of my geriatric patients are taking them now, which may not be as helpful as taking them when you're younger."

It also appears that smokers are at higher risk for macular degeneration, so that's another reason to stop smoking.

Regular eye exams should include screening for glaucoma, which is called "the sneak thief of sight" for the fact that the first symptom is vision loss. The disease can be arrested, but vision lost to glaucoma cannot be restored.
The incidence of hearing loss increases with age. Twenty-nine percent of those with hearing loss are 45-65; 43% of those with hearing loss are 65 or older.
Hearing loss takes a toll on the quality of life and can lead to depression and withdrawal from social activities. Although hearing aids can help, only one out of four people use them.

High-frequency hearing loss is common in old age and made worse by a lifestyle that includes exposure to loud sounds. Another factor is working in a noisy environment, such as airports or factories.

Remember any source of sound that fits in the ear canal, such as using Walkmans or iPods, really puts your hearing at risk. If you're going to use an iPod, don't put it directly in your ear, and lower the volume."


Teeth

The good news is that you'll probably keep your own teeth, and implants and bleaching can make your teeth look years younger than the rest of your body. Only about 25% of people over age 60 wear dentures today.

It is advised brushing twice a day with fluoridated toothpaste, flossing daily to remove plaque, and visiting your dentist regularly.


Mental Health: Memory and Emotional Well-being

Forget what you think you know about memory loss and old age. It is not inevitable. Stress, anxiety, and mental overload are most likely responsible. "Our brains are made for us to do one thing at a time. Multitasking overloads the brain so people aren't remembering things and get concerned they're having memory problems."
Doing the things that keep your heart healthy will also keep your brain healthy. The same blood vessels that go to the heart branch off and go to the brain. Exercise, control your blood pressure, quit smoking, and if you have diabetes, keep it under control.

The evidence of alcohol's benefits is mixed. "Hard alcohol seems to be of no benefit, but wine may be. Moderation is the key."

Staying mentally active is as important as staying physically active
One of the perplexing problems of aging is Alzheimer's disease. About 3% of men and women aged 65 to 74 have Alzheimer's disease, and nearly half of those aged 85 and older may have the disease.

Among all age groups, depression is often under diagnosed and untreated. Many people mistakenly believe that depression is a natural condition of old age.
When you get older, you're dealing with life-change issues, children leaving home, health problems, loss of parents and friends, and retirement become issues.
One of the biggest life changes is retirement. Many people have their sense of worth tied up with work. In retirement, depression and suicide rates rise.
Recognize that some physical abilities will decline, but giving up sports altogether isn't the answer

Also recognize in your 40s and 50s that parents and grandparents won't be around forever. "In anticipation of their getting old and dying, making contact and tying up loose ends can be useful."

Even though family and friends may be gone or distant, the loneliness that's often associated with old age is not inevitable. Try to reach out to new people, and even think about being a 'grandparent' to a younger family
Also nurturing your spiritual side may be in order as you get older and face mortality. "For many people who have drifted away from religion or spiritual practice, it's sometimes comforting to reassess that.


Do Your Part

Much of the illness, disability, and deaths associated with chronic disease are avoidable through known prevention measures, including a healthy lifestyle, early detection of diseases, immunizations, injury prevention, and programs to teach techniques to self-manage conditions such as pain and chronic diseases.
And while the future will undoubtedly bring medical advances in treatments and cures, it is advised taking care of what you have.
"Our original parts are the best.
If you can keep your own parts, that's the best way to go."