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What’s Inside? 1 Planting the Tree of Success
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Retracing Your Steps for Better Health
Healthy Eating Habits for Older Adults
Protect Yourself From the Germs Hiding in Your Water Bottle
Helpful Resources
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3 Lifestyle Changes to Slow the Aging Process
3 PROVEN WAYS TO SLOW DOWN THE CLOCK
Age happens naturally, but that doesn’t mean we enjoy the process. Most people don’t want to look older than they feel. If you count yourself among them, you can do a few things to slow down the process. No. 1: Stop Eating Sugar It’s time to finally master that sweet tooth — sugar ages you. It reacts to protein and causes “glycation,” which leads skin to wrinkle and cells to harden. Sugar also hardens collagen, stiffening skin. The more you consume, the more likely you are to suffer these adverse effects. No. 2: Quit Drinking Alcohol While most Americans drink alcohol, it can accelerate aging significantly. The substance damages telomeres, the part of a cell associated with aging. If telomeres get too short, they can’t divide, so they start dying. This happens naturally over time, but alcohol consumption hastens the process. No. 3: Lather on the Sunscreen The sun gives us life, but it also gives us UV rays. They break down collagen, causing wrinkles while increasing the risk of skin cancer. Even if you’re
just running errands, put on sunscreen. Light gets in through windshields and windows.
How aging progresses depends on lifestyle choices. While it’s inevitable, making the right changes can support a healthier body in the transition. So, if you avoid sweets, alcohol, and UV rays, you’re doing a great job protecting your body from the ravages of time.
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