Q: Your diet is increasingly important as you get older. As you age, you are increasingly at risk for health issues such as high blood pressure and diabetes. Watching your diet can help lower those risks. When you're trying to eat right, it is helpful to keep a record of what you are eating. Many of us don't realize how many empty calories we consume. Try keeping a food journal for a few weeks to get an accurate sense of your eating habits. Keeping a food diary can help you identify areas where you need to make changes. This can help you visually see where you need to add more nutrients. There are many great diet and food tracking apps available to download onto your smartphone. As you age, your metabolism slows down. It becomes increasingly important to eat the right foods so that you don't gain weight and can decrease your risk of having health issues. Try to eat a balanced diet that includes mostly foods that are not processed and do not have a lot of preservatives. Whole foods include more nutrients than packaged foods. Eat plenty of berries and leafy greens. These foods contain essential nutrients and also aid in healthy digestion. Emphasize fruits, vegetables, and low-fat or fat-free dairy products in your diet. Limit sugar, sodium, red meat, and alcohol. Make sure that your diet includes beans. This inexpensive food is a great source of protein and also helps regulate your blood sugar. When you're getting older, it becomes more important to pay attention to your heart health. Older adults are much more likely to suffer heart-related health problems. Drinking plenty of water is very important for your heart health, as it helps your heart effectively pump the blood through your body. The amount of water that you need to drink varies and is based on several factors, such as how much you perspire and how hot your climate is. In general, you should try to drink at least nine 8-oz. servings of water each day more if you're active or in a warm climate that causes you to sweat. You may find that you lose some of your sense of thirst as you age don't wait until you feel thirsty to have a drink. Make sure you are drinking liquids throughout the day, like water, soup, milk, and juice. As you age, your body's needs change. In order to maintain your health, it becomes increasingly important to make sure that you are getting the required amounts of key nutrients. If you're not already, consider adding supplements to your daily routine. Before taking any supplements or vitamins, it is essential that you speak with your doctor, especially if you are taking other medications. Vitamins and supplements can react with certain medications, and it is possible to take too much of a vitamin, leading to toxicity and adverse health effects. Try a multivitamin that is specially formulated for people over 50. Ask your doctor for suggestions. B-12 is one of the most important vitamins as you get older. It supports healthy blood cells, and also affects your energy levels. Many older adults suffer from a B-12 deficiency, so make sure you're getting enough. This nutrient is found in fish, but you can also buy supplements at your drugstore.. Some vitamins, such as vitamins A, D, E, and K, are fat-soluble, meaning you don't eliminate excess through your urine; they stay in your body, stored in your fat, which can lead to toxicity. Excess levels of vitamin E can increase risk of hemorrhaging, and too much vitamin K can reduce or reverse the effect of blood thinners. Your general physician is your best resource for health care tips. Your doctor is familiar with your physical health, and can therefore tailor advice to meet your specific needs. As you get older, it is important that you see your doctor regularly. Even if you feel great, you should get a checkup at least once a year. Ask a lot of questions. Don't be afraid to use your doctor as a resource for many things. You can ask for a recommended exercise plan and tips on how to eat better.
A: Keep a food journal. Eat whole foods. Stay hydrated. Use supplements. Ask your doctor for tips.

Q: Saying it out loud a few times will help you commit to memory. Apply this method during introductions. As you shake the person's hand, you can say, "Hello, [insert name]." If a conversation follows, repeat her name throughout the time. If you are unable to speak to the person for long, bid her goodbye and repeat her name again before she leaves. Attempt to use the person's name two or three times throughout the conversation so that you remember it better. For example, when meeting a new colleague at work named Kira, shake her hand and say, "Hello, [insert name]. Welcome to the office!" Include her name when asking her questions, such as, "What made you interested in working in technology, [insert name]?" The more often you repeat the person's name right away, the more likely you are to remember it later. If his name is difficult to remember, asking for the correct spelling will give you a visual image. This also works for names you have never heard before, such as "Honghui" and "Kichiro". As they spell it out, you will be able to envision the way the name in spelled in your head. Also, this method will give you the chance to hear the correct pronunciation of his name again. This method can be applied to names with different spellings as well. For example, the name "Shawn" could also be spelled "Sean" or even "Shon". By clarifying the spelling of the person's name, you will be able to correctly identify his name. This method cannot be applied to common names, such as "Harry." If you are unable to ask the person to spell his or her name, see if he has a business card. Having a visual image and physical reminder of his name will help you recall it. If it's near the start of the conversation and you forget her name, say, "I'm sorry, but I didn't catch your name." If you're asking later on towards the end of the conversation, in order to sound polite, say something along the lines of, "I've enjoyed talking to you, but I can't seem to remember your name. Please repeat it for me". The compliment will soften the blow of having forgotten her name. Although you may feel embarrassed when asking for her name again, following this step will prevent awkward situations from occurring in the future. It is best to apply this method early in the relationship rather than later.
A: Repeat the person's name as soon as he or she introduces it to you. Ask him to spell his name. Ask the person to repeat her name.

Q: If your cat is well-acclimated to you and your home, and is not feeling particularly scared or stressed, getting your cat to come out could be as simple as calling them. If you normally call your cat at dinner time, for treats, or just when you want to give them affection, then your cat probably already associates being called with good things. Call your cat as you normally would for food or companionship. It may be enough just to crinkle a treat bag or tap a spoon on the rim of a food can. If your cat is feeling extremely scared or shy, try setting out food, treats, or catnip near the bed and wait quietly nearby until the cat comes out to eat. If you have a new cat that is still getting acclimatized, this can be a good way to help them get more comfortable in your home. Allow your cat to eat undisturbed and go back under the bed if it desires. After repeating this process a few times, your cat will probably begin to feel safer and start to spend more time out in the open. You may have more luck with canned foods or particularly tantalizing treats like tuna, roasted chicken, or pieces of deli meats. If your cat has a favorite toy, like a "fishing lure" on a string, try dangling it and shaking it around in the cat's line of sight. Toys that make sounds (e.g. toys with bells) may be especially effective for attracting the cat's attention. Dangle the toy near the edge of the bed. Once the cat starts playing with it, slowly back up to lure them out all the way.
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Call your cat. Offer your cat food or treats. Lure your cat out with a toy.