Looking to feel younger in your 50s – here are some good tips to do so
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#1 Cut The Calories
Reducing calorie intake has often been associated with a longer lifespan. Various studies and research has shown that restricting calories and exercising reduces the production of T3 (a thyroid hormone) which slows the metabolism and assists with slowing down the process of aging.
One of the oldest populations in the world includes the Japanese and they have a large percentage of centenarians (people aged 100 and older). Much of the philosophy of the Japanese people on living longer and feeling younger centers around avoiding overeating and diet.
#2 Keep Your Brain Active
When referring to “brain function” the term “use it or lose it” is very true. In a similar way to how physical exercise can help brain fitness in the way of improving episodic and long-term memory along with concentration, exercises for the brain can assist with training your brain as well as delaying cognitive decline as long as 10 years later.
You can keep your brain fit by learning new skills or languages, Sudoku, playing instruments, puzzles, or anything else that gets your brain to think.
#3 Reduce Belly Fat
A healthy weight range is important to feel and look younger, so work on getting rid of any excess fat that surrounds your midsection.
Middle-age spread is something that many people go through, and visceral fat that builds in this area is an indication of aging and it can close to triple the risks relating to developing dementia. Menopause treatments can help with symptoms that can cause weight gain. Being overweight or obese can shorten your lifespan by an astonishing seven years, and place you at a higher risk when it comes to developing conditions such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes, which will increase mortality risks.
#4 Pay Attention To Your Sleep
Science has proven that people look less healthy, less attractive, and sad when they are not getting enough sleep. The more sleep you get the longer you will stay young!
Research has started to show that women and men that sleep for 6 hours or less every night can cause a shortening in telomeres, and it can “age you biologically” by around 9 years more than what your real age is. When you are sleep deprived it can promote loss of brain tissue and it can affect memory and learning.
#5 Try To Sleep On Your Back
The position that you sleep in can impact how wrinkles start to develop across your face. Just like muscle movements against collagen such as frowning or laughing can encourage its breakdown, lines caused by sleeping can form through applying pressure every night when lying with your face against a pillow. When you sleep lying on your back rather than your side or stomach it alleviates the pressure on your face which helps to avoid these wrinkles.
#6 Maintain Friendships Or Companionships
Having a spouse or an animal to keep you company can positively affect aging. Both can help to reduce stress, boost mood and immunity, enhance brain function, and help you to live longer.
#7 Avoid Acting Your Age
Your mind will win over matter in regard to aging since research has shown that people that do well when they get older are thinking younger.
When you have a positive outlook when it comes to aging it can add up to 7.5 years to your life, and people over the age of 40 that remain positive tend to feel around 20% younger when compared to their true age.
