7 Habits Of People Who Do Not Age
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Aging is an inevitable process. It happens to every living being on earth and cannot be avoided. However, often we see people who look amazing and have the energy of youngsters. While getting older is inescapable, aging mentally can be dealt with in a rewarding way. We’ve seen several celebrities who look their best selves even though they have aged. From Jennifer Aniston to Shilpa Shetty, we’ve witnessed women who’ve given us the motivation and hope to look and feel young as we get older. Apart from diet and exercise, these people follow a vigorous lifestyle daily to maintain a healthy self and today we are here to show you that you can do it too. Here are seven tips that will help you age well and combat the undesirable effects of growing old.
- Systematic Diet and Exercise
You have probably heard this way too much. Rightly so, because diet and exercise are integral to good health. What you consume as food is what nourishes your body. Hence, it is vital to follow a balanced diet which includes proteins, carbs, fats, fibers, vitamins, minerals, and water. Exercise is just as important to maintain a healthy body and mind. Incorporating an exercise routine that suits your body, be it cardio, yoga or weights is important for physical and mental health. It is recommended that a person exercises at least thrice a week for a hale and stress-free life. Apart from this, it also helps you achieve that chiseled body that you’ve been dreaming about.
- Daily Skin Care
Living in a world where pollution and stress are part of every day, it is important to take extra care of your skin. A daily skincare routine is essential to keep your skin supple, soft, and glowing. An ideal skincare regime includes cleansing, exfoliating, applying toner and moisturizing. People also use face packs once or twice a week to rejuvenate their skin. However, the most basic aspect of skincare is daily showers to maintain clean and healthy skin and keeping levels of stress in check.
- Sleep Is For The Strong
You have probably heard that eight to nine hours of sleep is needed for your body to restore its state of function. Many a time, we take this for granted and do not get the amount of sleep necessary for our body. Lack of sleep leads to a higher risk of obesity and diabetes. It also leads to increased stress levels and adversely affects brain function. The term “beauty sleep” was coined for a reason. Science says that during sleep, our body produces a growth hormone that restores the collagen and elastin in the skin. These are essential elements of young and healthy skin.
- Meditation
This powerful practice has numerous health benefits, one of which is that it slows down aging. Meditation protects the brain from aging and brings about significant change in regions associated with stress, memory, and empathy. A study showed that people who practiced regular meditation had a younger prefrontal cortex than others their age by close to 25 years (1).
- Social Relationships
You could be an introvert who likes to keep to yourself or a shy person who does not like crowds, but there is no denying that relationships are important. As humans, we are all social beings and it is crucial for our well being that we have a support system in place. A study proved that there is a direct relationship between your mental and physical wellbeing and your social relationships. Human beings are not meant for isolation. It harms mental health and reduces life expectancy. Therefore, building a relationship around your family and friends is important to stay young and hearty (2).
- Adopt A Positive Attitude
This is one of the hardest things to follow by far. When there is so much negativity around us, it becomes easy to draw from that energy and bask in it. However, a study showed that people who maintained a positive outlook on life were happier, healthier, and lived longer. They had the mental capacity to calmly accept what the future has in store for them rather than getting stressed about it. This mental state allowed them to be independent, enjoy social ties, maintain physical health and work full time. Like people say, everything is about perspective and if we can train ourselves to look at shortcomings from a positive perspective of learning, we can seek growth and renewal in every opportunity.
- Be Sun Smart
The rays of the sun are the best source of vitamin D which is believed to increase skin, bone and mental health. It keeps you energetic and young. The recommended time to soak in the sun is between 8 am to 11 am and 4 pm to 7 pm. While vitamin D is essential for us, during noon the sun’s rays can be extremely harmful and harsh. Therefore, using a good sunscreen, wearing hats, and carrying umbrellas will help protect you from the negative side of the sun rays.
These simple yet effective ways help us feel young and look gorgeous even as we age. What is your secret to aging gracefully? Comment below and let us know what you think about our list.
