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Posted on Nov 28, 2023, 6 p.m.
From the minute we are born, we are aging, in fact, the process really begins at conception. Some people appear to be affected more than others, and some people look like they barely age, but we are all aging every day. Some people are doing everything they can to fight the process of aging, and then there are people who seem to not care at all as they happily go about their days. My Nan always said that we are only as old as we feel, and we need to move around to keep everything working. Over the years I have found out that she was pretty accurate.
But is age really just a number, and if you were asked or had the choice what would be the age that you would choose to stay at for the rest of your life? Would you want to be a child, a teen, or a 20-year-old, or a thirty-something?
According to a random double opt-in survey conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Tru Niagen, most Americans think that the best age in their life was in their mid-30s.
This poll involved 2000 general population Americans, of which 4 in 10 would not go back to their 20s, rather they believed that the perfect age to remain at would be 36 years old. Aging is an inevitable part of life, at least it is at this point in time, but many health-conscious Americans are exploring anti-aging solutions to defy their chronological age.
The quest to remain youthful is nothing new with 59% of the respondents reporting that they used to be obsessed with fighting the aging process, and another 56% said that fighting mother nature can be exhausting. 41% of the respondents actively embrace the aging process, and over half of the respondents believe that they look and feel younger than their chronological age by about 6 years.
Science suggests that eating right, regular exercise, and drinking adequate amounts of water to stay hydrated can help one to age more gracefully, however, scientists are still working on finding ways to increase the gap between chronological and biological age. As it turns out people may be starting to listen as respondents in this survey selected these as the top three science-backed ways to tackle the aging process. 71% of the respondents think that it is becoming more common for Americans to accept and embrace their age.
“We can’t turn back our biological clocks, and while there are some aspects of aging outside of our control, there are ways to improve one’s healthspan, or the years one is in good health,” says Andrew Shao, Ph.D. in a statement. “The symptoms we associate with aging, like wrinkles, loose skin, and stiff joints, are all just outward signs of what is happening inside our bodies at a microscopic level. Our cells are, in fact, failing. By reducing stressors on our cells, like sun-exposure and excess alcohol consumption, and adding supplementation that can support our health at the cellular level, then we have a fighting chance at aging healthier.”
As people age, they may become more open to trying out different anti-aging approaches, among the respondents the top options they have become more open to trying to include vitamins and supplements being reported by 42% and 35% reported exercising.
This survey asked the respondents to reflect on the impact the previous years have had on them, 53% feel like being quarantined for an extended period of time aged them, but they didn’t necessarily think that it’s a bad thing. 57% of the respondents said that it was more like a wake-up call for them to realize that aging can be a good thing and to embrace their journey. Moving forward 63% plan to shift their focus from wanting to look younger to feeling younger.
“Based on my experience as a gynecologist, one of the most effective ways to age gracefully begins with attitude,” says Dr. Alyssa Dweck, MS, MD, FACOG, and medical advisor to ChromaDex. “A positive attitude and proactive approach leads to purposeful health and lifestyle choices for optimal aging.”
You could also visit our new free interactive forum to see if people are talking about things they do to fight that aging process. The forum is a place to read or participate in an open, honest, and uncensored discussion that is open to all people to share information and opinions in an honest, non-commercial, and unbiased arena. You can visit the interactive forum at: https://forum.worldhealth.net/ or by clicking on the word "Forum" on the main page. On a mobile device, you may need to click on the drop-down from the top left-hand side to click on the word "Forum".
As with anything you read on the internet, this article should not be construed as medical advice; please talk to your doctor or primary care provider before changing your wellness routine. This article is not intended to provide a medical diagnosis, recommendation, treatment, or endorsement.
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