We get lots of wake-up calls that we're getting older. Suddenly we can't make it up the hill without stopping for breath, or we misplace the keys -- or acquaintances' names -- more often. But no whining; there's also lots we can do to slow the aging process.
"We have way more control than most people think over the factors that affect aging," says Kelly Traver, a physician and professor at Stanford University and author of The Program: A Brain-Smart Approach to the Healthiest You (Atria, 2009). "A few simple lifestyle changes and you can look ten years younger, feel better, and get your energy back." Let's get started!
Stay active
Add a sport or physical activity to your regimen. When you engage in a physical activity that requires coordination, you stimulate the connections between neurons, essentially juicing the brain's circuitry, experts say. So get out the golf clubs, take a dance class, try tai chi, get that old bike out of the shed, or join a local sports team.
Have more sex. Is sex the new anti-aging secret? Some experts think so. Researchers in Scotland following a cohort of 3,500 people recently concluded that regular sex slows the aging process. Sex is good for the obvious reason: It makes you feel close to your partner and gives you that Zorba-like zest for life we all want to feel. But there's a physical effect as well. During sex, the body secretes the hormone DHEA, which has been linked to weight loss and muscle strength. Studies show DHEA production declines as we age; having regular sex may be one way to prevent that decline. For women, sex releases the hormone oxytocin, which can help moderate mood swings. For men, having sex stimulates production of testosterone, the decline of which is linked to a host of aging–related issues.
Stay sharp
Get your 30 minutes of aerobic exercise. Recent studies have surprised neurologists by showing an even stronger connection between aerobic exercise and memory than previously understood. It seems that stimulating circulation bathes brain cells in oxygen, "feeding" them to keep them young. One study even found that exercise caused the growth of new brain cells in the part of the brain that controls memory.
Stop smoking pot. THC, the active chemical in marijuana, works by putting brain cells to sleep, experts say. In the short term, smoking pot limits the brain's ability to absorb and retain information; in the long term it can damage neurons, leading to memory loss and poor concentration.
Thank you!
very simple and down to earth , which makes majority to ignore them.thanks and GOD bless you
the skin drugs part . Rest known .
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A general reminder of good commonsense supported by science. The information was also doable!
Five (5) secrets to healthy aging but you gave only three(3) Please give the two(2) others
Eating chocolates, for depression, and cinnamon jolly rancher candies, Walking uphill whether I feel like it or not, Reading a book, Scratching and petting my cat, Reading my bible, even just a verse.
The whole article is excellent, tomorow I will start.. Ihave said it before but as of tomoror I will be out doing what i should be doing. THANK YOU
who wants to live to a hundred i mean really
great !!
Usefull
We all do remember better when reminded sometimes. Important to keep urself going with well-choosen activities. I especIally like the inspiring suggestions on what to do to make your loved one feel better, when some signals of dementia have shown. Thank you very much, really beautiful and encouraging. G-d bless you, also for this contribution to the general well-being of man-kind.
i like the tips very encouraging
i've got 2 research proven ways: don't cook food at high temp, and reduce meat intake: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/8266755/advanced_glycation_end_products_theres.html?cat=5 http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/8266779/methionine_restriction_extends_lifespan.html?cat=5
Would "going solo" for the sex advice have the same benefits?
Hugs Skogsmulla32
Reminding to be be more constant about the things you say in your article
Great info! I'm happy to know I'm on the right track. Liked the comment about plain gelatin and orange juice before bedtime. I do need more excercise. Thanks.
Everything was helpful to me. I especially needed the motivation to lift weights which you so lucidly provided. Thank you for the suggestion to take fish oil supplements. The motivating factor was reading that doctors take 3 grams of fish oil per day. I believe they should know a thing or two about what works to combat aging.
Hey here is a really good tip to help you feel better and more youthful. Just before bed time about 10 to 15 minutes. Take 1 packet of plain gelatin and mix with about 6 oz's of orange juice or a liquid you can drink. You will feel much better the next day. Really works well if you have arthritis, or are sore from working out or joint issues.
Sex huh? Where do you get it? Sleep, thyroid exam? Who pays for it? Life is good on the hard rock candy mountain.
I have Rheumatoid arthritis and Fibrmyalgia, i have ben doing Ex for 15 month i have very little pain, my hands are side way. i am 66 years old
so. I should take your advice and stop doing all the fun things in life just to reach 95? I think not. I'd rather enjoy myself and reach 85!
There's a lot of sense in this article. Very interesting material to refer to. Thanks a lot! More power & many blessings!
All of the tips to delay aging were helpful.
I agree with everything. My reply to the dateless and mateless is that they can scratch that advice off the list and double up on something else. I know that I can't possibly maintain all the recommendations myself. My only other addition is maintaining solid friendships with friends that provide a positive attitude about life. I try to include a good friend from every decade in my circle of life....young people in their twenties and thirties offer a fresh new perspective and are as valuable as wise and experienced friends in their seventies and eighties. Laugh many times each day.
Some additional suggestions which I was not aware.
I think silk bedding is a great anti-aging item. It is great for your skin, non-toxic and allows your skin to keep its moisture unlike other fabrics. It's kind of a nice stimulant to get things going to for that other anti-aging technique mentioned in the article. I like the bedding from www.lovasilk.com but there are also a bunch of brands Amazon that provide this bedding.
Sometimes it,s difficult to embrace the ageing process but this article is a reminder that we can and should take a proactive role in the process .
All new info for me
For one they always say having more sex, How in the heck can you have more sex when you don't have any?
CLinique Repair Wear Laser Focus. Best skin lotion I ever used. It really does work. I noticed tiny lines under my eyes and a little further down, now they are totally gone. Keep out of the sun and also use sunscreen. Dickens? You are so fortunate to reach age 80. At 80 the hell with everyone else. They can't judge you as you have more knowledge and probably have more life experiences than alot of people.
It was all good, especially about yoga and exercise.
Information useful. Reminds one to look over your shoulder and remember some good times and events. " Carpe Diem"
Everthing!
The information presented in these articles truly amazed me. Of course your mother always said "carrots are good for your eyesight" and so forth. I was amazed at the varieties of healing foods. I have a poor appetite 75% of the time, if food is placed before me I eat it all, I am a senior citizen & a widow, since my husband died it took the joy out of cooking. After reading your article I will start to cook again, for my health. Thank you for these most informative articles.
Hugs MamaJayne, Skogsmulla32
Some of it is good information. But, they are always saying having an active sex life keeps you young healthy and happy. What about if you don't have a mate or date anyone. I'm to old and to choosy for the oldest profession. So where does that leave me?
All the suggestions were informative, but I really like the one about dancing to the music - do it all the time and sometimes I ask my husband to join in with me - also we have a wii system and use it whenever it is difficult to go outdoors to walk.
I just wanted to add something about the Thyroid - the T3 should be checked as well. If a person is taking the natural thyroid medicent (Armour thyroid) then it will fill all the needs of the thyroid, but if you are taking the man made (synthroid or another) it takes care of the T4 only and in some situations a person would need to take something for the T3 as well.
Suddenly it seems, the face wrinkles can no longer be hidden by makeup. I will be 80 early next month, but my energy and brain level are much, much younger, as good as ever.. How do I get over this feeling of being upset by the way I look and hope I'm not being judged by that as to what I'm capable of.by others????
Hugs Noah's Mom
Great suggestions for supplements and weight training.
it is important to stay positive!
Dancing is a good form of exercise on both the body and the mind.
Yes , aging is a concern , but this concern can be put to a minimum if we firmly accept that we are mortal and that it must come, just like we accept that night will befall today. Therefore the only thing that will help u make through nicely is that u make sure that u r going to be ever happy , ever young after u die .. the prerequisit to this firm feeling is that u know the proper God and worship him in the proper way , if u miss this ...just forget it .. u will age .. die .. suffer misery forever . All interested friends can continue this talk if the wish .. all the best to all.
good information to pass on to others. learning how to make good choices, changes for better enjoyment o daily f life
Very helpful and informative. Thanks.
Article was very informative
all of this artical was helpfull thank you
You say THC destroys brain cells. Do you have a citation for that? If so, please post it.l
Another very insightful article, very inclusive and well researched. I am wondering if you have read any information about a recent recommendation to include turmeric (as simple as ingesting one tsp of prepared mustard) daily to the diet to help stave off dementia? This appeared in something that was publised after this article, but I can't speak to the credibility of the source.
Several areas. Reinforces my explaining the many benefits of sex. It would seem more and intensity would only help two physically active and mentally strong 62 year olds. She still wears two piece to beach and looks good in it. I think hormone imbalance after 5 children has lessened her desire for sex. I am always ready to go at any moment though I have problems maintaining an erection like I used to. A friend suggested getting testosterone shots. He has a younger wife and it helps him perform. I hope this is something you are comfortable replying to. Thanks Stormy111
Hugs way-lu
i havent had sex since 1995 how do you think i feel
Hugs Patricia G.
"The most common test used is the TSH test, but if your results come back normal, you can also request that the T4 test, which some experts consider more sensitive and accurate." The T4 test is not useful to most people. T3 is the 'active' hormone that regains cellular energy. If the liver can only store T4 which IS a storage hormone, and cannot convert enough of the storage hormone: T4 into T3 , then the person/patient feels as if they are still hypothyroid. And they are. Please ask your doctor for the Free T3 and thyroid anti-body tests as well. Also, it may be helpful to read Dr. Mark Starr's book on the epidemic that is hypothyroidism. Be Well!
Hugs catzbarking, Giginana
Somewhat surprisng but definitely helpful
Prayers blaschke
Good to know the fish oil dosage. How or why is the mercury removed?
Great suggestions. Will share with some misinformed relatives.
More sex would be great! Haven't had any in 15 years!
Refreshing my knowledge about basic health benefits to a good lifestyle....feed the mind as well as the body, exercise the brain as well as the body and get a test when something feels "wrong". Thanks!
All of it is helpful. I do however wish that they would legalize Marijuana for medicinal use. It would help me greatly with the pain and insomnia that comes with Fibromyalgia, degenerative disc disease, Arthritis and lupus that I am contending with. The comfort and relief I would get is worth the putting up with any side affects that I may encounter. Dee
I am doing most of the things on the list, so it made me feel good.
The list and the enlarged information on each point on the list.Will be checking with my doctor on my TSH and T4 tests.
Yes, reminders are always good
Good suggestions - things we all know, but probably don't practice.