Staying healthy in your peak earning years

As a baby boomer, you're probably making the best money of your career with little time for your health. But as you get older, your well-being gets more valuable. Money Magazine offers a few tips on how to take care of your aging self.

By Patricia B. Gray, Money Magazine Contributing Writer

For starters: The four rules of good health

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A health guide for boomers

For starters: The four rules of good health

Dr. Michael D. Parkinson, president of the American College of Preventive Medicine, says good health is about four basic rules:

•Eat right
•Exercise 30 minutes a day
•Don't smoke
•Manage your stress.

"The biggest misconception among boomers is their sense of futility," says Parkinson. "They think, `I've let myself go to pot and there's nothing I can do.'

"That's crazy," he says. "Lose one pound. Walk around the block. Change your behavior at any age and you'll see health benefits you couldn't imagine."

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