Do you look forward to the carefree days of retirement, when you will finally have time to enjoy your favorite activities? Most of us anticipate a long retirement, and hope to reach 100 years of age in good health, but the sad reality is that 80% of older Americans today have at least one chronic condition that affects their ability to lead an active life. Three behaviors—poor diet, lack of exercise and smoking—are the primary causes of the nation’s leading chronic diseases: heart disease, cancer, stroke and diabetes. Changing any of these behaviors greatly reduces your risk of developing a chronic disease. But, beyond the “big three,” it is important to adopt healthy habits in all aspects of your life. Wellness Challenge ...