How well are you aging?
What's that behind you? Argh! It's age, and it's coming for us all.
It doesn't matter what the DOB on your license says, it's never too soon to start building your anti-aging defenses. Age-proof your future with this checklist:
? Take the test: How well are you aging?
? Eat: More plants to lower your biological age ??
? Sleep: Because your brain will thank you for it ??
? Sweat: Work out to keep your neurons firing
Take the 3-minute aging test
Are you on track to be fighting fit in old age? Or do you have some ground to make up? Find out with 4 simple strength and mobility tests you can do in your living room right now. Get a glimpse into your future: take the test .
How to rewind your biological age
You can't wind back the clock on aging… or can you? Last year, researchers revealed that a diet high in plant-based foods could reduce your biological age (AKA the aging of your cells). Not a bad return for a tasty breakfast of fruit-topped French Toast or a hearty bowl of Spicy Red Pepper Soup .
Many of our favorite plant-based recipes come with a protein kick, so you can fuel up for a strong future. Find your favorites now .
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Consider this a wake-up call
Did you know that people who get less than 5 hours of sleep a night have double the risk of developing dementia than people who sleep for 7-8 hours?
One of the best things you can do for your brain (now and into the future) is consistently get high-quality sleep. Here's how to sleep better – starting tonight .
5 brain-boosting workouts (no matter how you're feeling)
Fact: Exercise has been proven to slow down various age-related changes and is one of the most powerful ways to keep your brain firing as you get older. Take it from Ingrid Clay: "Put in 20 minutes of sweat, and you get SO much back."
Match your workout to your mood to give your brain a boost.