Life has a funny way of showing you that what you thought you knew wasn’t really right at all. Getting older means getting wiser, but most people still do not know much at all until they’ve lived through it and can use hindsight. Be proactive instead of reactive as you age. Use these aging tips to learn about the process.
Add vitamin D supplements to your diet to possibly helping slow aging. There is not a consensus yet on the research that shows it’s affect. However, vitamin D has other benefits like helping our immune systems, helping the absorption of calcium and others that you might as well add it in even if the jury is still out on the aging affects.
If you worry about aging skin and wrinkles, stay away from the sun! Of course, we all like a little sun, but too much exposure can cause premature aging of the skin as well as increasing the risk of skin cancer. Tanning beds also pose the same risks, maybe even to a greater extent, as people tend to overuse them.
Work with some weights to keep yourself looking younger. A toned body is a young body no matter what the chronological age may say. Working with the appropriate weights for your health will help you keep your body toned and looking fit, which will take years off of your body and soul.
Reduce your calorie intake. Scientific studies show that what and how much you eat may affect the years and quality of your life. Specifically, animal research indicates that restricting calories up to 40 percent fewer than normal have a beneficial effect on the markers of aging and disease. Keep in mind that not every species has shown this improvement and studies on humans, and other primates are still ongoing.
While you are aging, be sure to maintain a balanced diet. Thinking about a balanced diet isn’t just for your younger years. In fact, it is more important as you age. Make sure your body is getting the proper amount of fiber, vegetables, fruits, cholesterols and fats. Being proactive on this will help you keep up your health for a long time.
Increase your physical activity by beginning a new exercise program. As you age, the muscles need even more activity to stay strong and tight. Try to take a brisk, 30-minute walk once daily, five days per week. Mix it up with some strength exercises twice per week. This combination of walking and strength exercises will help you maintain a strong healthy body and keep you feeling young.
If you are feeling down because the thought of aging has you in a funk, just smile and laugh. You have the wisdom that those younger than you do not. Laugh and smile often, and occasionally cry, but laugh more. It’s true that laughter is the best medicine because laughter releases your body’s feel-good emotions called endorphins. Endorphins make you happy.
Deciding to get proactive with the aging process means that you’re not willing to leave things to chance. The tips you’ve just read in this article can help you lead a healthier and more active lifestyle. They will help you to actually understand the aging process and what you can do to go with the flow instead of struggling to swim upstream.
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