As scientists tease out the surprising secrets to aging well, they're also discounting certain factors once thought important:
Your parents' ages. Don't count on repeating long-lived ancestors if you yourself smoke, have high cholesterol, and lead a couch-potato life -- all factors associated with shortening one's lifespan. Lifestyle factors can trump genetics.
Enduring fewer stressful life events. It's how one deals with major stressful events, not just the presence or absence of them, that seems to be the bigger X factor.
Nationality and geography. "Japanese longevity" or the "French paradox" seem to have more to do with lifestyle and diet than with the virtue of being born in a certain place. The good news: Anyone can adapt the diet of Mediterranean or Okinawan cultures, snack less, exercise more, and reduce stress.
Social and economic status. A landmark Harvard study of 10 years ago pegged more education as a more reliable predictor of longevity than higher income or higher social rank.
Herbs and supplements. Certain vitamins seem to shore up aspects of health, but no miracle supplement or nutrient cocktail has yet been found to turn back the clock.
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I believe that where you live most of your life has more to do with longevity than anything. The retirement "states" and the aging , elderly, health problems of them are not good for the positive thinking that is a big part of living an active older life. Aging after all starts in your mind. Being around things that are familiar and your family is much more important than whether you have to cope with a bit of snow removal.
Confirms common sense thoughts about how to take care of one's aging body and mind.
It's made me remember my goal to get out and live more and try to follow a more healthier lifestyle.
i liked the statement "lifestyle factors can trump genetics"
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importance of diet in longevity
This article was helpful because the author came up with some new ideas that are worth applying to my own lifestyle and thoughts.
I have many health problems,and had a stroke,and liver problems,heart problems,sleep apnea.And loss,of appeitte.Bad headaches,sinus infections,always!
The sad part of social and economic status is that the very wealthy don't have to worry about where they will live and what they will eat which takes a lot of the high stress off. Further more, they are able to take vacation, because they have the time and the money. Just look at the age some of the rich and famous that you see on tv. It just goes to prove if money can make you live longer, or it can kill you if you stress out over not having enough - rich or poor.
highly enlightening!
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This is practical, clear and sensible advice. Thanks for being so direct!
Short of living a destructive life, overeating, ignoring informed advice etc. memory loss is one of the biggest contributors to decline.
I want someone to chat about the daily aches of 52+...hands especially
Need to know how i can live fit and reduce diseases and aging
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Need info for my husband and myself.
Need all the help I can get to live a better life in my senior yrs.
Brevity and concise writing. Pointing out how one can utilize what seems to be helpful in other cultures. THanks GG