7 Ways to Slow Aging According to a Longevity Coach
Aging is inevitable, at least for now. But how we age is, to a large extent, in our control.
In recent years, the science of aging has undergone a revolution. We now understand that lifestyle is not just about feeling better in the short term, it actually shapes our biological age, determines how fast we decline, and even how long we live.
We all know someone who looks and behaves younger than they are. They move well, have great hair and skin and have a vitality and zest for life which is the envy of most others. Chances are though that we might know more people who walk the opposite line and look and act older than they actually are. The difference, more often than not, lies in the small daily habits they each practice, not in their genes.
In fact, scientists now generally agree that only around 20% of what causes ageing is genetic. The other 80% is our lifestyle.
The good news is that this puts us far more in control of doing something about it than most people think. And it’s never been more needed. Whilst we’re living longer, we’re not living better. In the UK the average lifespan of an adult is 82 years old (79 in the USA), but the average health-span (the number of years living disease free) is 61 years (66 in the USA).
That means that the average adult will likely live their final 15-20 years with at least one chronic illness and often with multiple other health and mobility issues.
But simple lifestyle habits can help increase your chances of a fulfilling and vital second chapter.
