Aging is inevitable but it is possible to reverse our biological age. As we know, there are many techniques, methods and interventions to make us look younger, but this time we are not talking about taking medications or plastic surgery, it all starts with something as simple as the lifestyle we lead.
Our body begins to age over the years because the functioning of the cells deteriorates, this will affect how all the cells function. That said, it is important to know what we need to modify to know what behavior we should take that may be the most effective.
“If your heart age is higher than your actual age, you may be at increased risk of heart attack and stroke, but crucially you can lower this risk and improve your general health by making important lifestyle changes,” says Professor Jamie Waterall, the national lead for cardiovascular disease prevention at Public Health England.
Biological vs. Chronological age
Just what is the difference in biological and chronological age? Simply put, chronological age is how long you’ve been alive, while biological age is “how old your cells are.”
Scientists debate whether humans age according to the genetics we possess, others think that we follow a biological calendar that descends, and finally that aging is affected by the environmental factors and lifestyle that damages DNA and cells, with the advance of the year’s science has advanced such that now we can know our biological age through a physiological analysis and a heath assessment which are compared to an age-related marker that scientist have examined over the years.
Studies have found several lifestyle changes and other factors that can help improve biological age, including:
Monitor your health
Visit your doctor regularly, as this can help you realize if what you are doing is working or not, so you can make the appropriate adjustments to your lifestyle.
Brain games
The brain is very important in our body, it is a muscle that must be cared for and stimulated. It is important to play games to test your memory and cognitive ability, to make aging much slower and to avoid losing certain abilities over the years.
Exercise
Exercising is essential to avoid a sedentary life, it could be as simple as going for a walk, doing a daily exercise routine and moving more in general. The most important exercises in delaying aging are exercises that help you gain strength and muscle mass, such as lifting weights, as this even helps strengthen bones.
Add anti-aging foods and supplements
If we want to age more slowly, a complete diet is necessary, you can start by reducing salt and sugar. You can visit a nutritionist to find out which supplements and foods can benefit your aging in a more effective way.
Good Sleep
Lack of sleep accelerates aging and affects both the body and the mind, but you don’t just have to sleep a few hours, it is important to get between 7 and 9 hours a night, have a good quality sleep and without interruptions.
Stress Management
Stress leads to many health problems, that is why you should find activities or techniques that help you deal with stress and stay calm. Some of these activities can be exercising, meditating, go to therapy, go for a walk, etc.
Resources
https://positivepsychology.com/positive-aging/#strategies
https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/caregiving/healthy-aging-tips-older-adults-your-life
https://www.insidetracker.com/a/articles/how-to-reverse-aging-naturally-and-improve-your-biological-age
https://fortune.com/well/2023/05/17/how-to-lower-biological-age-lifestyle-changes-diet-exercise-relaxation-probiotics/
https://www.orthocarolina.com/orthopedic-news/14-tips-to-improve-your-biological-age#:~:text=9.,In%20Experimental%20Medicine%20And%20Biology.
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