Published: 18/04/2024
“May you build a ladder to the stars, And climb on every rung, May you stay forever young” so said Bob Dylan in 1973. Sadly many of his contemporaries ignored his advice, lived fast and died young. In those days it was anything goes with ideas of wellness drowned out in the summer of love, a drunken haze of booze, fags and other illegal substances.
Fast forward to 2024 and those of us over 60 confront thoughts of our own mortality and fears of long-term health conditions. But do not worry the BBC Science Focus has nine excellent tips on anti-ageing tips that they say are scientifically shown to be beneficial:-
- Maintain Your Muscle
Exercise is THE miracle treatment to slow ageing. It improves bone density and muscle mass.
- Ignore Fad Diets
There is good evidence maintaining a healthy weight is important for longevity, but other studies of eating habits are inconclusive.
- Brush Your Teeth
People with less tooth decay and gum disease seem to have fewer heart attacks.
- Get Enough Sleep
Good slumber can lengthen our lifespan. While we sleep, our brains do a spring-clean, literally flushing out toxins.
- Wear Sunglasses
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) seems to increase the risk of dementia.
- Suncream – Always
As well as causing skin cancer, ultraviolet light accelerates the ageing of skin through a few different mechanisms.
- Don’t Waste Your Money
No need to spend a fortune – best bang for your buck comes from eating less, moving more, and consistent sleep.
- Wash Your Hands
The Covid 19 super tip – there is much evidence infections lead to problems in later life.
- Look Out for the Super Drugs
Drugs were bad for the hippies but for us luckily there are drugs on the horizon that should slow down the ageing process and keep more of us healthier for longer.
For more information follow the link below.
https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/anti-ageing-hacks
