TOP 10 TIPS FOR LIVING LONGER
AND FEELING YOUNGER
By Jessica Padykula
HEALTH & WELLNESS

Living longer and
feeling younger are
probably two of the
most common
goals for adults
everywhere. Since there are no magic age-
erasers to stop or reverse the aging
process just yet, it’s up to us to do what
we can to slow down the clock.
That may seem daunting, but there are
some simple things we can do every day
to lead longer, healthier lives and
prevent premature aging.
How old are you, really?
The popular RealAge Test, an online health
assessment tool taken by over 27 million
people, has recently launched a major
update. Based on a comprehensive review of
the latest medical, nutritional and fitness
studies, this update recalculates your
biological age, or how old your body thinks
you are, based on a wide cross-section of
questions covering everything from how
much physical activity you get and what you
eat to your stress level and how satisfying
your sex life is.
Whether you take the test to check in on
how well you're doing when it comes to
aging, or just want to know how to lead a
healthier life, we get some insight from Dr.
Keith Roach, chief medical officer for
RealAge, about what it takes to live longer.
How to live longer
Dr. Roach shares some of the most
important things you can do to live longer
and feel younger based on the current
RealAge test, which not only calculates your
"real age" but shows you what you can do to
lower it.

1 Lose extra weight
Excess weight, especially abdominal fat,
causes damage to the arteries and heart, Dr.
Roach explains. Not only will you look and
feel better, but maintaining a healthy weight
helps reduce your risk of several health
problems, including cardiovascular disease
and Type 2 diabetes.
Tips for maintaining your weight >>

2 Eat less red meat
The less red meat you eat, the younger your
RealAge, says Dr. Roach. Focusing on adding
more vegetables and whole grains to your
diet can significantly improve overall health,
and a well-balanced vegetarian diet cuts
your risk for obesity, coronary artery
disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and
certain types of cancer.
Try these delicious vegetarian recipes and
vegan recipes >>

3 Get enough sleep
Getting enough sleep -- on a regular basis --
helps with everything from boosting your
energy level to keeping your weight down.
Getting at least six hours of sleep a night
(but no more than nine hours) can make
your RealAge three to four years younger.
Tips for getting a better night's sleep >>

4 Look on the bright side
Positive mood and maintaining a good
attitude help all of your body's vital systems
stay in balance, explains Dr. Roach, adding
that staying upbeat can make your RealAge
5.2 years younger.
Correct negative thinking >>

5 Get moving
Being physically active is one of the most
important things you can do to boost overall
health and live longer. A daily 30-minute
walk is one of the best ways to keep your
bones, blood pressure, waistline, joints,
energy, arteries and attitude young, Dr.
Roach says.
Start a walking fitness program >>

6 Lower your stress level
According to the RealAge test, chronic stress
ages you by increasing your risk of
accidents, infections and arterial aging.
Reducing stress with meditation or other
relaxation techniques can make your RealAge
1.7 years younger, says Dr. Roach, and
meditation, relaxation, exercise and
connecting with friends are all good ways to
do that.
Reboot and stress less >>

7 Start strength training
Working out with weights does your muscles
and bones a lot of good, and it doesn't take
a ton of time to make a difference. Strength-
training for just 10 minutes three times per
week can make help you feel better and live
longer. The more strength you can build and
maintain as you age, the younger you'll feel
– and look.
More reasons to lift weights >>

8 Say yes to sex
Satisfying sex is an important part of a
healthy relationship, and can also help you
feel younger and live longer. The surge of
hormones that happens during arousal and
orgasm leave you feeling calm, and the
increase in heart rate and blood flow after
climax are good for your organs and
circulatory system.
More health benefits of sex >>

9 Build strong ties
Reach out to family and friends through e-
mails, phone calls and, whenever you can,
face-to-face visits. Staying connected works
as a buffer for stress, minimizing
inflammation, helping make your blood less
likely to clot when you're tense and lowering
your risk of a heart attack
Follow these steps to a stronger social
life >>

10 Eat to live longer
Do yourself a favor and boost your intake of
fruit, colorful vegetables and whole grains.
Living a longer life depends on the arsenal
of essential nutrients you get from a
balanced, healthy diet, heavy on the items
listed. Your heart, brain and skin will thank
you.

Good 4all indeed
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