In the original television series Star Trek, Mr. Spock would sometimes give the Vulcan salute, making a ‘V’ with his fingers and saying, “Live long and Prosper”. Fifty plus years later I have a better understanding that healthy aging is doing just that. 
It seems that if there are behaviors that can be changed to remain healthy it would be ‘logical’ to explore those heathy habits that maintain human life. Some of the universally recommended strategies by groups like the Alzheimer’s Association, American Heart Association, and the Ohio Department of Aging to live longer are:
Be proactive, get those routine health screenings, annual checkups of vision, hearing, dental, emotional health most health plans encourage them. Most diseases if caught early can better managed or cured in their beginning stages. Maintain a healthy weight and watch those numbers like blood pressure, cholesterol and A1C levels. Be sure to get 7-9 hours of sleep.
Maintain social connections. Conversation exercises most of the brain using, speech, vision, hearing, social ques, and memory. Do something that is meaningful to you. Relationships are important.
Keep moving, regular exercise and physical activity is good for the heart and what is good for the heart is good for every system. Moving outside also reduces stress and strengthens the immune system.
Good nutrition is important to keep your body fueled up. Include: fruits, veggies, and whole grains; good fats from nuts, olive oil, and lean protein; and limit sodium. These are included in the DASH and The Mediterranean MIND diets.
On the ‘illogical’ side of health are major health risks like smoking and drinking alcohol in excess both of which are known to shorten lives. Smoking on average shortens life by ten years.
To ‘prosper’ a financial plan is important. Managing income and spending are important for a financially healthy future. Spending less or making more are the only way to change the bottom line in a personal balance sheet.
What steps can you take to “Live Long and Prosper?”
Written by: Ken Stewart, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Monroe County.
Reviewed by: Lisa Barlage, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Ross County.
Alzheimer’s Assocation, https://www.alz.org/help-support/brain_health/10_ways_to_love_your_brain
American Heart Association, https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/habits
Ohio Department of Aging, https://aging.ohio.gov/about-us
Live Healthy Live Well 
Thank you and “live long and prosper”!