I'm back today with a topic that has been on my mind lately as I draw ever closer to 50...
I'm talking about the subject of longevity.
When we're in our 20's, we feel like we'll live forever - even though we know it's not true! In our 30's, we may start to pay more attention to our health, but our "golden years" still seem so far away.
Once we hit 40, we begin to realize that we're already halfway through our lives (at least for most of us), and by 50, the reality of old age becomes more apparent - and more present - in our lives.
Wounds and injuries take longer to heal, we don't see or hear as well as we used to, and when we look in the mirror, sometimes we are startled to see that we no longer look like that innocent 20-something anymore... (Or is that just me??)
While growing older is inevitable, there are plenty of things that we can do to prolong a youthful state of health - both mentally and physically. This week, I'm sharing 7 tips for staying younger for longer. These healthy habits can be observed in all cultures where longevity is more prevalent than it is in most of the Western world.
The highest percentages of centenarians are found in a few specific pockets throughout the world, and researchers have been studying these so-called "Blue Zones" for the past few decades to find out their "secrets" to a long life. As you will see below, it turns out, they aren't all that "secret" after all...
I'm talking about the subject of longevity.
When we're in our 20's, we feel like we'll live forever - even though we know it's not true! In our 30's, we may start to pay more attention to our health, but our "golden years" still seem so far away.
Once we hit 40, we begin to realize that we're already halfway through our lives (at least for most of us), and by 50, the reality of old age becomes more apparent - and more present - in our lives.
Wounds and injuries take longer to heal, we don't see or hear as well as we used to, and when we look in the mirror, sometimes we are startled to see that we no longer look like that innocent 20-something anymore... (Or is that just me??)
While growing older is inevitable, there are plenty of things that we can do to prolong a youthful state of health - both mentally and physically. This week, I'm sharing 7 tips for staying younger for longer. These healthy habits can be observed in all cultures where longevity is more prevalent than it is in most of the Western world.
The highest percentages of centenarians are found in a few specific pockets throughout the world, and researchers have been studying these so-called "Blue Zones" for the past few decades to find out their "secrets" to a long life. As you will see below, it turns out, they aren't all that "secret" after all...
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