There's no magic formula that can reverse the aging process but there are some things you can do to to grow old slowly, gracefully and healthfully.
- stress can age us...avoid stress...people who are stressed over long periods tend to look haggard.chronic stress may speed up the ageing process, and stress management might slow it down.
- Smoking accelerates the aging of a person's DNA by about 4.6 years and obesity by nine years.
- Tobacco smoke contains poisons, which may affect cells at one of the most fundamental levels.
- Both smoking and obesity are important risk factors for cancer, cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer's - commonly referred to as diseases of aging and one might not want to believe this but what one eats goes a long way in keep one young energetic and healthy.
- Says nutritionist, Ishi Khosla, "One should intake a diet which is rich in valuable anti-oxidants, vitamins and minerals like essential vitamins, folic acids and Vitamin B-12."
- most importantly, have a positive attitude in life.(complete story here)