We can stay young and healthy longer, feel vibrant and fully alive at any age and stretch the middle years farther than ever before. In short, aging no longer means ‘growing old.’ Elizabeth Somer, registered dietitian, frequent contributor to NBC’s Today show, and Contributing Editor to Shape magazine will discuss ways to “Age-Proof Your Body,” from her book with the same title. She will explain how we have the power to slow, stop, and even reverse the aging process by making just a few simple changes in what we eat, how much we move, and the attitudes we adopt. She will offer guidelines that will help:

Ø       Decrease risk for all age-related diseases, including memory loss, heart disease, and osteoporosis.

Ø       Improve immunity and resistance to diseases.

Ø       Lose weight, reduce body fat and increase muscle strength, flexibility and balance.

Ø       Improve chances of living a long, independent life.

Ø       Look and feel younger and enjoy life more.

Ø       Identify simple ways to change your diet that add years to your life and life to your years.

Ø       Increase energy and endurance.

Ø       Heal more quickly from injuries and recover more quickly from illnesses.