How to Live & Retire Longer & Better

Ageing is unavoidable. Although you have no control over your age, you can reduce the effects of ageing by making wise decisions along the way. Everything you do, from what you consume and how you exercise to your social life and retirement plans, affects how quickly or slowly your body ages.

Find out how you can keep your body and mind in harmony by reading on. It's never too late to start!

Get Rid of Self-Destructive Patterns

It almost goes without saying that this is the first step in preventing sickness and preparing for your later years with vigour and excellent health. The detrimental effects of harmful habits like smoking and binge drinking often take years to become apparent, making it difficult to find the drive to stop.

It's normal to put off making changes when the effects are at best limited or appear intangible. Smokers, of course, frequently report practically instantaneous benefits in their sleep, breathing, and overall health, but decadent habits are still challenging to overcome. Do it right now. Don't let your "vice," whether it is nicotine, sugar, or narcotics, become your ruler. It won't just take control of your life eventually; it'll also ruin your physique.

Eat Well

Most of your health depends on what you eat. Exercise and stress are also important, but what you eat is the most important thing you can do for your health.

The more stress you have, the worse your health can be. As we get older, our cells become more vulnerable to damage. It’s even more important to manage stress, keep your immune system strong, and prevent muscle loss as you age. There is no need to be struggling by the time you’re 65 or 75.

You can look and feel younger if you take care of your body by eating healthy foods. It's not rocket science - all you have to do is feed your body the right things. You can get these things from fresh, whole foods.

To stay healthy, you need to eat healthy fats, quality protein, and plenty of vegetables. Avoid processed foods, fried foods, and anything that is high in carbs.

Manage Stress

Stress is something you can control. It's important to learn how to manage your stress so you can stay calm and productive.

If you produce too much glucocorticoid hormone, your health will start to decline quickly. This is because these hormones can make you age faster. This happens to most people as they get older. Some common “symptoms” of aging – high blood pressure, heart disease, adrenal fatigue, wrinkles, loss of sex drive, loss of energy, poor memory – are not really symptoms of aging at all.

Stress can cause you to have bad eating habits, smoke, drink, and have difficult relationships. If you can eliminate all of your sources of stress, you'll be better able to eat healthy, stop smoking, and have good relationships. If you need help, see a therapist.

You can free yourself from your childhood, your demons, and your regrets by finding a way to cope with the stress that can't be eliminated. This will make a big difference in your overall happiness.

Be Proactive

Many people waste their lives by living someone else's dreams and choices. You can make your own life by taking personal responsibility and making active choices about who you will love, how you will live, and what you will do. If you are passive, you will get jealous, unbalanced, resentful, tired, depressed, and unhappy.

You can't always expect to be happy, but you should try to live your life in a way that makes you happy. Reflect on your thoughts and make sure your decisions are based on your own feelings and not on other people's expectations. It's important to be proactive and live life the way it is meant to be lived. I believe that emotional health and lasting happiness are based on feeling at peace with your choices, whether they're good or bad.

Rest Up

It's really important to get rest so you can feel energized and strong.

Sleep is important for cell repair and regeneration. If you don't get enough sleep, it can have a big impact on your lifespan and your health.

Get the Exercise You Need

Exercising is good for your body. It makes you feel better and helps you to stay healthy.

A lot of “aging” is just the tissue in your body wasting away (atrophy). The saying “use it or lose it” is a cliché, but it's true. The human body was designed to conserve energy. If you stay inactive, you're telling your cells (like your muscles, bones, and brain) that they don't need them.

Physical activity helps keep your muscles strong and your bones healthy. It also helps protect your immune system and brain.

Many of the health problems that people experience are due to a lack of energy. If you are tired or unenergetic, this is likely because you are not doing enough activity.

Remain Young at Heart

The life you have is a very special gift, and it's important not to forget that you have many years ahead of you. Remember that even if you are 55, 65, 75, or older, you are still young. The most important thing you can do is live your life to the fullest and make the most of every day.

Children are curious and play freely. Don't forget to have fun and be playful. Life can be serious at times, but that doesn't mean you should lose your sense of joy. If someone in your life doesn't understand that, it's their loss. You are who you think you are, and if you constantly tell people you're "okay" or that you're tired, that's what you are.

Positive thoughts are not harmful, and they can be a helpful way to think. Negative thoughts are unproductive and unnecessary. When you think about outcomes, picture what you want instead of focusing on what might go wrong. I don't mean to live in a fantasy world and ignore the reality of a situation, but when you take stock of the situation, think about the best possible outcome you hope to achieve.

Cleanliness is Next to Godliness!

Taking care of your hygiene is important to keep your body healthy. It can help prevent infections, and make it easier to feel good.

You should keep your body clean and healthy, because doing so will help you avoid infections and long-term health problems.

There is no reason to worry if you don’t look or act your best in your later years. You can still have a lot of fun and be healthy, just like anyone else. Your genes are important, but you can also do things to help your health, like eat right and exercise. The scientific knowledge about the human body and aging is growing rapidly, so there is always something new to learn. So keep up the good work, and you'll have a lot of fun as you get older!

Here are some simple steps you can take to help you stay healthy and live a long life. With the new knowledge we have, you can live a long and happy life even if you don’t make it to age 80 or 90.

Supplementation

When you take a supplement to improve your health, you need to be careful to make sure that you are getting the right amount and type of supplement. If you take too much or the wrong type of supplement, it could have negative effects on your health.

Some people argue about whether organic food is better than conventional food, and whether we should eat local or fresh food. But even if you stick to the best foods available, you can take steps to improve your health by supplementing your diet with other things, like vitamins and minerals.

I think it's important to take a powerful antioxidant multivitamin, as well as a quality fish oil supplement, in order to stay healthy. Our diet is low in essential fatty acids (good fats) and high in shelf-stable macronutrients that offer little nutrition – trans fat, sugar, starches, etc. While I don't believe in fad nutrients or miracle juices, I do think that intelligent supplementation is important.

Get Your Yings and Yangs into Perspective

Remember to be thoughtful and responsible when stressed. It’s easy to be carried away by stress and do things that make you feel bad, but that’s okay. I have my own issues with stress, but I’ve learned to find balance and accept that sometimes I’m the pigeon and sometimes I’m the statue.

Sometimes you might not eat perfectly, or make the best choice, and you might miss a few gym sessions. But don't worry, this isn't always going to happen. Just keep going and focus on your successes right now.

In a performance-based culture, it's important to focus on your good deeds and successes. Ignore the bad things that happen and try to look at things in a positive light. It's tough, but it's the only way to build self-esteem. Things happen sometimes, but you can cope by concentrating on your good qualities.