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Aging is a complex process that involves many areas of your body. It’s unlikely that any one product or pill could cure all the ailments of aging. However, there are things you can do that not only will help you age more slowly but will improve your quality of life. Your best bet for a long and healthy life is to:
1. Eat a varied and healthy diet. Include plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole grain foods. Fiber, calcium, iron, magnesium, and vitamins all play a part in keeping your body functioning at its best. Drink lots of fluids to maintain healthy skin and flush out waste. Eating right will help you maintain a healthy weight.
2. Exercise every day. Exercise improves appetite, makes healthy bones, gives you a better emotional outlook and improves digestion and circulation. Exercise strengthens you and helps you lose weight.
3. Seeking prompt medical care when you’re ill or injured. Listen to your body and take care of any insignificant problems before they become enormous problems. Get screened for diseases such as cancer and heart disease.
4. Use sunscreen to prevent sunburn. Professionals agree that one of the most significant factors contributing to aging is chronic inflammation of the skin.
5. Quit smoking and avoid secondhand smoke. Smoking has very damaging effects and dramatically increases your risk of getting cancer and heart disease.
6. Manage stress. Stress is a part of everyday life. Develop ways to help you cope and adjust to situations in your life that may cause you stress. The situation isn’t the problem its how you react to it.
7. Look for ways to improve overall well-being and enthusiasm for life. Be curious and creative which will encourage you to learn new things. You can also use humor and laughter to help you age well and live long.
8. Keep strong relationships. Maintaining close ties to your family and friends is crucial to healthy aging.
9. Don’t let fears and worries dominate your life. A worried mind is not at peace and robs you of zest and energy, which you need to maintain youthfulness.
10. Keep cells youthful with antioxidants. We find antioxidants in a full-range of fruits and vegetables, as well as in some meat, like fish. Although our bodies produce its own antioxidants, the level of product declines over time because of environmental factors and through the aging process. You can also take antioxidant supplements or even anti oxidant teas.
Do all you can to be healthy and in doing so, you will age slower. If you have questions about products that claim to slow or reverse aging, ask your doctor. He or she can help you sort through the information and get the facts.
