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Anti Aging - The Top Ten Tips
With all the misinformation that's out there about anti aging and how to stay young, it's hard to separate truth from fiction. You should also be aware, if you're not already, that there are countless companies touting new anti aging products every day. Some are more designed to thin out your wallet than keeping you young.
With all the misinformation that’s out there about anti aging and how to stay young, it’s hard to separate truth from fiction. You should also be aware, if you’re not already, that there are countless companies touting new anti aging products every day. Some are more designed to thin out your wallet than keeping you young.
Without question, our health is the biggest obstacle to feeling and looking our best as we age. Whether the problems are nagging, occasional, or chronic, any health issue tends to age us both physically and mentally. The good news is, we can keep many potential health issues at bay by introducing a few simple changes.
While concentrating on physical health is important, it’s also appropriate to consider mental health. Keeping our mental health in optimum condition is a key to combat aging. Even though we’ll all get older, it doesn’t have to mean looking or feeling less than our absolute best.
Let’s look at 10 anti aging strategies you can implement today:
1. Instead of that second cup of coffee, drink a big glass of water instead. Everyone knows that water is good for us, so why not take advantage? Water helps your skin, the digestion process, and function of key internal organs.
2. Get more sleep. If it sounds easier than it is, take a good hard look at your sleep environment. Remove as many distractions to your sleep as possible, including sound, light, and mind clutter. It isn’t necessarily how many hours you sleep, its the quality of sleep you receive. A deep, restful sleep offers positive effects and several important aspects of your life.
3. Just a little exercise. Go for a walk, pedal a bike, go dancing ... whatever strikes your fancy! Exercise burns calories and reduces stress. As you may know, stress is a major contributor to premature aging.
4. Stretch for five minutes every day. Flexibility diminishes as we grow older. Stretch your limbs, back, and other muscle groups often.
5. Don’t lose your balance. Balance is a skill that we lose as we age, particularly if we don’t work at it. Try standing on one foot for 15-30 seconds, and repeat with the other foot. This is an excellent way to keep or even improve balance.
6. Incorporate mind challenging activities to stimulate your brain. Think of your mind as a muscle and make sure it gets a proper workout too. Puzzles, discussion groups, and even playing along with Jeopardy are good mental stimuli.
7. Check in with old friends. If you’re like most people, you’ve said to yourself more than once, “whatever happend to so and so?”. Reconnecting with old friends increases your social circle, giving you something to look forward to and helping to keep your mind sharp.
8. Substitute fresh fish for red meat once per week. Fresh fish is loaded with protein and all sorts of good-for-you benefits. It’s lean and easily prepared too!
9. Put your goals down on paper. Jot down what you want to accomplish tomorrow before you go to bed tonight. You’ll be surprised at how much of a positive difference this makes. You’ll awaken more refreshed and you’ll accomplish more than ever. Try it, it works!
10. Adopt a new friend. Get a pet, as there are millions of shelter animals wanting a good home and someone to love. Studies show pet owners are more active, live longer lives, and have broader social circles. And, don’t underestimate all the companionship and enjoyment a pet will bring to your life.