6 Lifestyle Changes to Promote Longevity

In our modern world, people are living longer than ever before.1 Public health efforts, vaccines, medical technologies, and higher standards of living have caused life expectancy to increase by nearly 30 years since the early 20th century.¹

But this phenomenon of longevity has given new meaning to growing old. People today are facing problems with aging that were never experienced en masse before our modern era of history, such as the many effects that old age can have on the body and mind. In recent history, this has given rise to ‘miracle cures’ for weight management, wrinkles, gray hair, and more as people try to fight the effects of aging.

But as people have started to generally live longer, it’s placed a new emphasis on wellness. Today, people are embracing the goal of helping their bodies and minds remain in good health for as long as possible to get the most out of their later years. The optimal aging experience lies at the crossroads of preventative measure and self care.

Here are 6 ways to promote your longevity:

Cut Out Stress

It’s no secret that stress can take a toll on your mind, but its effects on your body shouldn’t be overlooked either. In addition to causing weight gain and imbalanced hormone levels, it can wreak havoc on your heart. Chronic stress has been correlated with several heart issues which can impede the goal of longevity.

Nevertheless, many find it difficult to live a life with minimal stress. One way to help keep your life manageable is to keep your to-do list short and actionable. Only add to your to-do list what you can accomplish in a day, and then focus on what you can control. This helps you avoid becoming overwhelmed while still working through problems that arise.

Make Time for Relaxation

Relaxation can have a myriad of positive effects on your health, like helping to restore hormone levels and supporting cardiac health. However, spare time for intentional relaxation can be hard to come by, despite its importance.

Putting time on your calendar for relaxation can help you carve out time in your day to make relaxation a priority. Try blocking off an hour for a walk in the evening or quiet bath where you can unwind. Add Pure Magnesium Flakes for an added boost of zen.

Prioritize Sleep

Lack of sleep can catalyze the aging process – not just for the body, but also for the mind. Lack of sleep has been linked to poor memory and cognition. While most people already use an alarm to wake up in the morning, consider using an alarm to help you get to sleep. This can help reinforce your nighttime routine, making sure you don’t watch one too many Netflix episodes before bed.

Stay Active

An object in motion stays in motion – our bodies are no different. Making movement a part of your daily life can help you feel younger for longer. While going to Crossfit or running marathons are great, you don’t need activity of this intensity to stay in shape and in motion. The key is to be consistent and work activity into your daily routine. This can be as simple as a walk around the neighborhood when you’re pressed for time. The key is to do something active every day.

Be Consistent With Health Care

Preventative health care is so much more impactful in the long run than responsive health care. It’s much easier to stop concerning trends before they become a condition, which means it’s important to be going to regular check ups.

To get the most out of your regular check ups, consider keeping a running note in your phone with observations and questions you have about your body as they show up. Chances are you won’t be able to remember all of the concerns you might have throughout the year, but if you keep a notebook and you can make good use of your visit to the doctor.

Supplement For Longevity

Nutrition plays a huge role in our quality of life and longevity. But while many focus on what they shouldn’t eat, like sugar or trans fats, it’s also important to think about how to give your body all of the nutrients it’s craving. For instance, our Power of Krill Softgels can help you keep up on your omega-3s and EPA fatty acids.

Proper and consistent skin care can also help you age more gracefully. Nourishing oils like our Pure Olive Squalane Oil can help fend off wrinkles and strengthen your hair.

Thinking about longevity doesn’t have to be hard. These simple tips can go a long way to helping you maintain your wellness deep into a proud old age.

 

 

1 https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr62/nvsr62_07.pdf