Experts On Aging Reveal The 5 Major Habits That Will Improve Your Longevity
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Key Points:
- "SuperAgers" are adults over 80 who maintain memory capacity comparable to individuals 30 years younger, with their brains showing less volume loss than typical older adults.
- Researchers emphasize that SuperAging is influenced by a combination of biology, environment, and personal choices, with no single known method to achieve it.
- Key habits linked to SuperAgers include regular physical movement (not necessarily formal exercise), active social engagement, managing controllable stress, and cognitive stimulation through mentally challenging activities.
- Maintaining activities that bring joy and fulfillment is also important for healthy aging, as these contribute to psychological well-being without causing stress.
- While there is no direct roadmap to becoming a SuperAger, adopting these positive lifestyle habits may help bolster cognitive and physical functioning well into later years.
