Preserving Youth Through Advanced Age. As we get older, many of us wonder what we can do to remain feeling young and vibrant through advanced age. Fortunately, as science has improved, and we have begun to better understand the human physique, there are proven steps to help us maintain our vitality.
By sustaining a healthy stress level, a regular exercise routine, and a nutritious diet, we can greatly improve our overall health. In doing so, we have an excellent chance to recapture the energy from earlier years. Here’s how to capture that youthful glow.
Links Between Stress and Health
A significant issue people face when looking to improve any part of life is daily stress, as stress reduction is one of the main components of feeling young. Increased stress levels can lead to high blood pressure, heart disease, and even diabetes, and surprisingly, these issues often start at home.
A stressful household isn’t unusual. Many of us hear daily complaints, a critical spouse, or arguments with family. To preserve your health, it’s imperative to massage your home into a tension-free zone.
Here are some steps to help:
- Open windows and doors to let in fresh air
- Maximize natural light
- Add some houseplants
- Reduce clutter
- Clean your house top to bottom
Creating a beautiful and relaxing space is a wonderful start. You can take it one step further by taking advantage of the stress-reducing benefits of going for a walk or exploring the great outdoors.
Regular Exercise
No matter how old you are, regular exercise brings remarkable benefits for people of all fitness levels. It not only improves your physical strength but also your mental health, as regular movement has even been shown to reduce stress and increase focus. One of the most efficient ways to slow the aging process is daily exercise, even if it’s an easy evening walk.
For those of us who are just returning to exercise after a lethargic quarantine, it’s okay to start at a comfortable pace. If you are lifting weights, aim for good form and extra repetitions instead of lifting heavy. If you are running, give yourself a distance instead of a time, and don’t rush yourself.
Once you finish lifting or running, make sure to cool down by stretching thoroughly. Among other things, this will reduce soreness and help prevent injuries in the future.
Better yet, incorporate a daily yoga practice to enhance your flexibility and to promote inner alignment and mindfulness.
Good Food to Feel Great
Keeping your energy levels high is critical to preserving youth through advancing age. The best way to keep your body feeling energized is to eat a well-balanced diet that is high in vegetables and fruit. You don’t have to try the newest diet fad to reap the benefits of healthy eating, sticking to the basics is all you need.
What you don’t eat is just as important as what you do eat. Yes, you should drink water throughout the day and with every meal. Conversely, you should remove or severely limit the amount of alcohol and sugars you ingest, a must if you want to keep a youthful glow. Further, alcohol speeds up how fast your brain ages, which will lower your energy levels, making it more difficult to exercise or motivate yourself to eat well.
In Closing
Finding ways to stay healthy can be challenging as we’re more inundated than ever with the latest fads to stay fit and beautiful. There is a never-ending stream of information on the internet that ranges from simple to overly complex with regards to beating Father Time.
Fortunately, it doesn’t require an extensive search to find what you can do to best preserve your youth as you age. Keeping it simple and taking care of ourselves is the best thing we can do, and it starts with eating right, getting outside, and keeping a happy home.
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Dana Brown
